Wildlife
Discover the wildlife diversity in KSRNR
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve is the largest natural reserve in Saudi Arabia. It covers 130,000 km². KSRNR is known for its pure nature, fresh air, geographic and heritage diversity, and rare monuments dating back to about 8,000 BC.
It is located in the north of Saudi Arabia beside the Jordan–Saudi Arabia borders. It consists of three primary conservation areas which are Khunfah, Tubaiq, and Harrat Al-Harra.
The reserve contains a tremendous diversity of physical geography, consisting of 14 geographic formations of mountains, plains, and plateaus, among others.
The reserve comprises a variety of animals that reaches up to three hundred species. Among them are rare deer and different wild animals. The reserve is located within four provinces: Hail Region, Tabuk Region, Al Jowf, and the Northern Borders Region.
Several provinces and villages are within the perimeters of the reserve, such as Al Qurayyat and Tubarjal towns in the Al Jowf Region. and Turaif City in the Northern Borders. The reserve shares its borders with the following: Tabuk on the west and Tayma city in the southwest, Hail in the Southeast, Sakaka, and Dumah Al Jandal in the east. And in the north near Wadi Rum besides Jordanian borders.
A distinguished eco-tourism destination that integrates with its regional environment, conserves and promotes the Saudi natural and cultural heritage, and contributes to the sustainable development of local communities.
To balance the conservation of natural and cultural heritage with the development of eco-friendly tourism and enablement of sustainable employment of locals.
Restore KSRNR's degraded ecosystems and conserve its habitats and wildlife.
Promote KSRNR as the prime destination for an integrated Arabian Peninsula experience.
Support the wellbeing of local communities and contribute to the national economic development.
Position KSRNR as flagship for integrated landscape.
Drive a participatory and inclusive management approach that realizes the aspiration of KSRNR stakeholders.
Establish KSRNR as an organization that enables efficiency and innovation.
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