Arabian Adventures launches new range of Educational Trips in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Dubai, UAE, 10th January 2024: Arabian Adventures, the leading UAE-based destination management company (DMC), tour and safari operator, part of the Emirates Group, has launched a new range of Educational Trips for school groups and universities in the UAE.
The new experiences have been designed to offer high quality educational tours and trips for local groups, based on the wildlife living in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), one of the UAE’s largest protected nature reserves, and its key conservation principles.
The two products now available, including a ‘Dubai Wildlife Safari’ and ‘Dubai Wildlife Safari Overnight Camp’, are linked to the curriculum for schools and other educational entities, covering the topics of Heritage, uncovering the history of the desert and Bedouin life, Wildlife, with access to the DDCR where 142 bird, 26 reptile, and 300 arthropod species have been identified, and Conservation, covering the protection of the Dubai desert.
All trips are escorted by Arabian Adventures’ team of Safari Guides who are trained specialists in the desert and its wildlife, to offer the best possible understanding of the local environment.
Arabian Adventures Educational Trips 2024
Dubai Wildlife Safari
The new ‘Dubai Wildlife Safari’ for educational groups consists of a driven tour inside the DDCR, a visit to the Arabian Adventures Camel Farm, and a natural lake, with stops for spotting wildlife and vegetation. Groups will also be taken on a guided tour of the newly launched DDCR Visitor Centre, with interactive activities including games, arts, and crafts. The trip is fully guided by Safari Experts, whilst additional provisions include a wildlife and conservation workbook, and drinks and snacks for all attendees.
Dubai Wildlife Safari Overnight Camp
The ‘Dubai Wildlife Safari Overnight Camp’ begins in the late afternoon at Arabian Adventures’ private camp in the DDCR. Guests have the chance to contribute to the tent set up, with an overview of desert survival skills, followed by bonfire lighting and a BBQ buffet dinner. A guided nature walk under the stars with night vision goggles will also provide the chance to spot unique nocturnal wildlife. Breakfast is included the next morning, followed by a tour of the DDCR, access to Arabian Adventures’ Camel Farm and camel trekking, and sand boarding.
Alaa AlKhatib, Vice President of Destination Management at the dnata Travel Group, commented: “As one of few DMCs with the ability to operate within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, we hope to provide a unique and exclusive experience through our new Educational Trips. Our expert, licensed Safari Guides are on-hand throughout to ensure that all trips are educational, safe, and fun. We look forward to working with different groups across the UAE to open a new world of desert adventures to young people throughout the country.”
Arabian Adventures Educational Trips will be available throughout term timings from Monday to Friday. Prices start from AED149 per child. Arabian Adventures supports every booking with a donation for entry into the DDCR. For more information or to make a booking, please access: www.arabian-adventures.com/ae/school-trip or contact: schooltrips@arabian-adventures.com.