Sharjah Safari is ready to open its doors to the world today and is, quite impressively, the largest safari park in the world outside of Africa. 

Built near the town of Al Dhaid, it covers an area of 8sqkm, houses 120 species of animals and over 100,000 African trees. 

Details of the tickets are as follows: 

Bronze ticket (Walking tour)

‘Into Africa’

Price: Dh40 for those aged above 12 and Dh15 for children in 3-12 age group.

Duration: Two to three hours.

Silver tickets

Price: Dh120 for those aged above 12 and Dh50 for children in the 3-12 age group.

One seat reserved in a regular bus.

Duration: Five to six hours.

It takes ticket holders to all Sharjah Safari environments except ‘Serengeti’

Gold tickets

Price: Dh275 for those aged above 12 and Dh120 for children in 3-12 age group.

One seat reserved in a luxury vehicle.

It takes ticket holders to all Sharjah Safari environments with a private guide.

Duration: Five to six hours.

Luxury vehicle for six people: Dh1,500

Luxury vehicle for nine: Dh2,250

Luxury vehicle for 15: Dh3,500

Timings are 8.30am to 6.30pm