Wilderness Exploration of Umm Tais

Events Details

Join us in this wilderness exploration, offered again by popular demand, in one of the most majestic and hidden natural treasures of Qatar. Desert ecologist Dr. Aspa D. Chatziefthimiou, will guide us through the different ecosystems with a final destination at Umm Tais island. During the tour we will learn about the wilderness of the island through fun activities. We will have a chance to swim in the Gulf waters and have our lunch there, before departing

Further details on this wilderness exploration will be sent on Tuesday the 26th of February, ONLY to those who register.

What to bring with you: a hat, a snack, lunch, plenty of water, your swim suit, wet shoes, sun-screen, towels, and a change of clothes

4x4 cars are not required for this tour.

Pricing
QR 70 / person
QR 210 / for families of more than 3
QR 60 / QNHG members
FREE for kids 5 years and younger
Donations for "The Wild Book" are also welcome

Part of the proceeds will go towards the publication of “The Wild Book”, by ecologist Dr. Aspa D. Chatziefthimiou, with photographs by wildlife photographer Raviv Cohen and design by artist Jenine Davidson.
“The Wild Book” is a 360º pictorial journey across the natural ecosystems and wildlife in the Qatari desert and surrounding waters; the first of its kind. It contains bird’s-eye view information on the geology and ecology of the desert, and ethnographic stories of Bedouins and their nomadic life. “The Wild Book” will intrigue neophytes to explore the desert, and it will serve as a guide-book to scientists, new to this field, requiring up-to-date robust scientific research findings.

To register, please fill out this form
https://goo.gl/forms/flJ23xm6rxjYDuOd2

Trip Lead and Coordinator
Dr. Aspa D. Chatziefthimiou
Tel.: 5516 5426
email: [email protected]

Meeting Locations and Maps

IKEA, outdoor Parking Lot at 6:50 am
https://www.google.com/maps/place/IKEA+Qatar/@25.3871237,51.4388478,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x569e96e110be8194!8m2!3d25.3871237!4d51.4388478

Al Shamal Park Parking Lot at 7:50 am
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Al+Shamal+Park/@26.0680114,51.1990769,29046m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!1m2!2m1!1smadinat+al+shamal+park!3m4!1s0x0:0xfd72ff148fbe8316!8m2!3d26.1241163!4d51.2098289