Sharjah24: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) launched a promotional campaign to introduce the Sharjah Safari project at a number of vital sites in Sharjah, starting from yesterday, Friday, November 16, and over 5 separate days ending on the 26th of the same month.

This tour, which will visit various regions and cities of the emirate of Sharjah, aims to highlight the world's largest safari project outside of Africa and showcase the tourism and environmental advantages it offers to visitors of all backgrounds.

On this note, Her Excellency Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah, explained that the Sharjah Safari project has become one of the most important distinctive destinations that have succeeded in providing an exceptional tourist experience for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. The launch of this promotional campaign falls within the framework of efforts to connect the people of Sharjah with the dimensions of this project and to highlight the options it offers within 12 different environments rich in natural life and marvelous landmarks, housing around 50,000 animals including birds, reptiles, and other animals. She emphasized that under the wise leadership directives and the efforts of the dedicated team, the project has achieved ongoing successes that enhance Sharjah's position in global ecotourism, being one of its most significant environmental accomplishments.

Safari vehicles accompanied by expressive rhythms of popular African music and several performances by an African band
Her Excellency Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, added that a series of tours included in the campaign will be implemented through Safari vehicles and four-wheel-drive tourist vehicles, accompanied by expressive rhythms of popular African music emanating from these vehicles. Furthermore, performances by the African band will be held at the vital sites where the campaign will stop, along with the exhibition of models designed by the Sharjah Safari staff, depicting the most prominent animals of the project. These models are carefully crafted in vibrant colors and attractive artistic patterns, aiming to engage the audience with the tour and accompanying performances, and allowing them the opportunity to capture expressive souvenir photographs.

She also expressed her gratitude to the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority for its media coverage of this campaign, in addition to the efforts of coordination and organization by the General Command of Sharjah Police, as well as the cooperation of a number of government and private entities at the campaign's stop sites throughout the emirate of Sharjah. These include the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority “Shurooq”, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Sharjah Municipality, Al Dhaid Municipality, Khorfakkan Municipality, Kalba Municipality, Mleiha Municipality, Arada, the Sharjah Cooperative Society's retail group (Kalba Mall, Rahmania Mall), Alef Group, and the Authority of Initiatives Implementation in Sharjah.

Al Dhaid in the central region
The promotional tour kicked off this Friday from the Sharjah Safari site in the city of Al Dhaid. The tour made a pit stop at Al Dhaid Fort as a rest station before continuing to the Mleiha and Al Faya areas. It then stopped at the Friday market in Mleiha again on the way back to the project site.

Kalba
Tomorrow afternoon, the city of Kalba will welcome the project convoy, which will set off from the safari site for a full tour along the Kalba corniche.

Sharjah City
Next Sunday afternoon, the promotional tour will visit the city of Sharjah, starting from Al Dhaid to the Khalid Lake and stopping at the Nakheel Square, then moving on to Al Majaz waterfront and Al Heerah Beach.

Khorfakkan city
On the fourth day of the tour, on Saturday, November 25th, the people of Khorfakkan will witness the promotional tour vehicles stopping at 5 locations, including the Khorfakkan corniche, specifically at the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, then the Souk Sharq, then the Khorfakkan Square, before passing by Al Rafisah Dam.

On the fifth and final day, the tour will head back to the city of Sharjah, starting from Al Dhaid and stopping at the National Park, then moving to Zero 6 Mall, and then to the Al Mamsha, and also on Al Jada, as well as at the City Centre Al Zahia parking area, and Rahmania Mall before returning to Al Dhaid.