Al Zorah Mangrove Kayaking & Fossil hunting - From Ras Al Khaima & Dubai

Duration

8 hours

Overview

Explore one of the region’s most prized natural mangroves, which has been officially declared as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention, the kayak tour is the gateway to enjoy the nature of. The Al Zorah nature reserve is a tidal lagoon, an inland creek that extends over 2 square km of biologically and ecologically rich wetland. Home to the fish nursery of the coast, the creek and mangrove are designated as conservation areas, and Al Zorah commits to preserving their ecosystems and promoting their magnificence. The species of mangrove found in Al Zorah is Avicennia marina, commonly known as the grey or white mangrove. Close to 58 different species of birds inhabit this ecosystem. Once the kayaking done you will be heading to mleiha archaeological centre to explore the fossils. Learn how to make fossil casts using actual fossils found in Mleiha and seashells from around the region. Get a chance to walk through several ages of ancient sea beds