In This Post:
– Facilities of Safari Park
– Future Projects of Safari Park
– Location of Safari Park
– Ticket Prices of Safari Park
– Timings of Safari Park
Home to several endangered species, Safari Park is spread over 148 acres of land. The vast green landscape holds various wild animals kept in large enclosures so that visitors can view them in their natural habitat. This wildlife sanctuary is not situated in the outskirts of the city as normally is the case. Safari Park in Karachi is located in the bustling neighbourhood of Gulshan-e-Iqbal and is in close proximity to Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Residents of these localities usually prefer spending their weekends in the serene and peaceful environment of Safari Park. Let us walk you through the various facilities offered by one of the most beautiful natural parks in Karachi.
Facilities Offered by Safari Park
The perfect spot for picnickers, Safari Park offers a host of fun-filled recreational activities that can make your family trip a memorable one. Be prepared for some physical exertion as you will have to walk a long distance inside the park, but it is worth the visit. The vast green lawn adds to the serene experience. Here is a list of facilities at Safari Park:
- Safari experience
- Amusement Park
- Swan Lake
- Go Aish Theme Park
- Chair Lift
- Bus and Train Rides
- Kashmir Point
- Elephant Enclave
Let us discuss the facilities offered by Safari Park in Karachi in more detail.
Safari experience
It is a rare experience to view wildlife in their natural setting. For children and students this is a great learning opportunity. There are about 600 species of animals and birds kept in large enclosures so that the animals do not feel confined otherwise kept in a small cage. The animals freely roam inside the enclosure.
Visitors can take a bus ride to view ostriches and deer running at free will. The thrilling jolt of discovery at spotting a zebra or a giraffe in the wilderness is what defines the safari experience at Safari Park in Karachi.
Amusement Park
Apart from the exciting safari experience, kids can also enjoy various rides at the amusement park. You can purchase a ride by entering some tokens. Go Aish Theme Park, which is temporarily closed at the moment, is also one of the highlights of the park. It has rope climbing, zip line, quad biking and a mini golf course. It was a major attraction before the authorities decided to close it down for some renovations. It is expected that Go Aish Theme Park will open up soon.
Swan Lake
Nothing can beat the pleasure of viewing white swans wading their way through the lake water at Safari Park in Karachi. Children and adults gather around Swan Lake and feed the white birds with some popcorn and bread. Watching the mother duck leading the pack of ducklings and the swans calmly paddling their way across the lake to catch a few pieces of bread is a relaxing experience. The sounds of nature and greenery add to the serenity.
Chair Lift
There was a chair lift at Safari Park, which has now been closed. It is expected that the service will be resumed soon. We will update the piece as soon as the chair lift at Safari Park starts operating. Make sure to bookmark this page!
Bus and Train Rides
To thoroughly enjoy the safari experience and to make it easy for the visitors to spot animals in the natural setting, bus and train rides are available. Book a seat in the bus at PKR 30 and it will take you through Gate number 1 and 2. Monkey, lama, zebra, neil cow, deer can be seen roaming freely in the meadows. Although there are no maps to direct where the wildlife enclosures are, these bus and train rides are quite helpful.
Kashmir Point
If you want to experience viewing the beautiful valleys of Kashmir in Karachi, then you must visit the newly built Kashmir Point in Safari Park. It is built over a 4-acre area, where water cascades down a 210 feet high mountainous slope. The views are breathtaking, to say the least. Kashmir Point is an ideal picnic spot. It was recently inaugurated by the Mayor of Karachi.
Elephant Enclave
Live safari trains are not available before 2 PM. However, you can pay PKR 600 for a 30 seater bus, irrespective of the passenger count, and avail the safari experience via train after 10 AM in the morning. If you can wait a bit, then all you need to do is pay only PKR 30 and go on a safari tour. During the live safari tour, you can go only up to Gate no. 2 and Gate no. 3 is closed.
The best entertaining feature is the elephant enclave in which you can pay the trainer PKR 50 and go inside the enclave and take pictures with the elephant. Children enjoy the experience and remember it for a lifetime.
Future Projects for Safari Park in Karachi
Renovations and upgrades are underway for one of the largest family parks in Karachi. It is expected that a large aviary will be constructed inside the park, where rare species of birds will be imported and kept. Boating will also be introduced in the Swan Lake. A camping site is being developed, which will cover around 300 acres of land. A one-of-its-kind museum will be set up comprising endangered birds and details of those bird species that are now extinct.
Ticket Prices of Safari Park in Karachi
The entrance ticket price of Safari Park is quite minimal. You can enter the premises by paying a meagre amount of PKR 30 per head, which includes adults and children both. Be prepared to pay a few extra bucks once inside the park. You might be required to pay PKR 30 more to avail the bus ride which takes you through the Safari Park.
The trainer at the Elephant Enclave also needs to be paid an additional PKR 50 for taking snaps with the elephant inside its cage. Overall, you can experience viewing wild animals in their natural habitat at a small cost.
Timings of Safari Park
The timings of Safari Park in Karachi are from 6 AM in the morning until 8 PM at night. Some of the facilities such as the safari bus tour begin from 2 PM in the afternoon.
Where is it Located?
Safari Park in Karachi is located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, which is a well-planned locality of the megalopolis. If you are planning to purchase a property in the heart of Karachi, then take a look at the available plots, flats and houses on sale in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. You won’t be disappointed as it is home to various lush green parks, good educational institutions and top notch healthcare facilities. Gulistan-e-Jauhar is another popular neighbourhood near Safari Park. It is a hub of apartment complexes and you will find different sized flats according to your preference. There are numerous houses and plots on sale in Jauhar as well.
So, have you planned your next picnic at Safari Park? Make sure to wear your hats and put on some sunscreen lotion as you will have to walk a long way once inside the park’s premises. You can also arrange a picnic at Paradise Island Water Park and Bahria Adventure Land. Make sure to subscribe to the Zameen Newsletter appearing on the right hand side of the page. Stay tuned to the Zameen Blog appearing on the right hand side of the page. Write to us at blog@zameen.com and we will surely get back to you.
