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We all know Dubai and Abu Dhabi these days – but how about the Emirate of Sharjah, home to what is claimed to be the largest wildlife safari outside of africa? Getting there from Dubai seems to be simple enough – the capital is only about half and hour away from Dubai by road. You can grab a bus, taxi or drive. The DH 1 billion park is located within the Bardi Reserve in Al Dhaid. It offers visitors an integrated experience to discover the true colours and flavours of Africa and its islands and will be home to more than 50,000 animals from more than 120 species of animals that live in Africa. On view are everything from flamingos to the Aldabra giant tortoise. Activities include exploring an African village, as well as a traditional farm with Watusi cattle, a Zanzibar village, and multiple facilities and sections, filled with hundreds of species of African animals and plants.
First stop, “To Africa” takes visitors on a walking experience to explore the wildlife endemic to the eastern coast of Africa.
In the area, Sahel, visitors get to explore the region’s deserts and grasslands and the rich diverse wildlife, spanning from the Atlantic coast of Mauritania in the west to Eritrea and the Red Sea in the east. The third region, the Savannah, spans the eastern and southern Africa. These grasslands cover almost half of Africa and are home to some of the most distinct biodiversity in the world.The fourth area, the Serengeti, celebrates the largest wildebeest migration in the world every year. The fifth region, Ngorongoro, formed from an extinct crater, is a unique ecosystem and home to some of Africa’s most famous species.The sixth region, Moremi, is inspired by the canyons and valleys of southwest Africa formed over centuries by heavy monsoon rains. These dry and sandy riverbeds contain aquifers that support life throughout the dry season. More than 100,000 African Acacia trees were also planted at the Sharjah Safari, including local and African species.
Opening the Safari recently, the ruler of Sharjah, HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, stressed that development projects are carefully planned and implemented in a way that maintains the environmental nature of the Central Region, including its deserts, trees, plants and animals. Ian McIntosh