Sharjah Safari to reopen for fifth season tomorrow - here's what's new

Sharjah Safari is all ready to welcome you for its fifth season – the animal adventure-rich spot is reopening tomorrow, September 21.

The popular family-friendly destination has been closed since May this year. It used to be home to more than 120 species of animals and 50,000 creatures, ranging from birds to lions.

Now, thanks to its successful breeding and animal care programmes, the centre is teeming with new arrivals - 186 in fact - that include South African giraffes, elephants, lions, oryx, blue wildebeest, impala, nyala and zebra, among others.

Aisha Rashid Deemas, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), said the fifth season marks another step in Sharjah Safari’s continuous development. She added: “This season, we are bringing visitors closer to the many dimensions of the wildlife experience. Beyond observing animals in environments that reflect their natural habitats, visitors will have opportunities to discover the work and expertise behind their care. Our aim is for every visitor to leave Sharjah Safari with an enjoyable experience, deeper knowledge and a greater appreciation of our shared responsibility towards nature and wildlife.”

The park has 12 distinct areas inspired by Africa and designed to represent its terrain.

Planning a trip?

You are encouraged to take:

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Binoculars

• Camera

• Reusable water bottle

Tickets and guides

Throughout its fifth season, Sharjah Safari will continue to offer a range of educational and recreational programmes and activities, alongside opportunities to observe animals across expansive spaces and environments that replicate their natural habitats, explains a press release.

On its website, Sharjah Safari explains that there are a number of ways to explore the park. You could book a vehicle just for your group – options range from a six-seater for Dh1,500 to mini-bus with 15 seats for Dh3,500. These come with a private tour that will see you discover landscapes like the Niger Valley, Sahel, Moremi, Savannah, Ngorongoro, Kalahari, and Tswalu.

Or, you can pick the single ticket option, which come in Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

A Silver ticket will get you a seat in a shared vehicle that will guide you through diverse landscapes like the Niger Valley, Sahel, Moremi, Savannah, Ngorongoro, Kalahari, and Tswalu. It’ll also take you through Zanzibar Village, where you can dine, and a bird show.

Next, you’ll go to a Safari Camp. These vehicles have a multi language guiding system. Dh120 (Adult)/Dh50 (child).

A Golden Ticket will get you all these benefits plus a private guide throughout your trip and a walk through the Serengeti Habitat. Dh275 (adult)/Dh120 (child)

 The Bronze ticket will entitle you to a walking tour, where you’ll discover Birds of Africa, East African Islands, and Boma in a walking tour. You’ll also walk through Zanzibar Village where you can grab a bite. Dh40 (adult)/Dh15(child).

Getting there

Sharjah Safari is on the Sharjah- Khorfakkan Road, about 5km from Al Dhaid city.

Timings

Opening hours: 8.30am – 6pm