Imam Turki Royal Reserve launches 'Zubaida Trail Winter' season

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority launched the 'Zubaida Trail Winter' season, offering a wide range of tourism programs and experiences at the reserve’s natural and heritage destinations. The season aims to provide visitors with a comprehensive winter journey that combines adventure, exploration, enjoyment of nature, and discovery of the region’s historical and cultural legacy, reflecting the diversity of attractions and options available to visitors with various interests.

The season features several prominent destinations and tourism programs, led by the North Sustainable Hunting Reserve, which offers a hunting experience within a fully serviced natural environment. The reserve also includes a shooting range, adding an entertainment dimension to the season’s activities and giving visitors a variety of options to suit their preferences.

Heritage tourism is a key highlight of the 'Zubaida Trail Winter' season, with the reserve’s historical sites taking center stage. These include King Abdulaziz Palace in Lina and King Abdulaziz Palace in Qibah, both of which will be activated as part of the season’s upcoming events. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore these significant historical landmarks, which reflect the region’s deep national heritage and importance across different eras. The Zubaida Trail Caravan will also showcase the historical and cultural value of one of the most prominent ancient pilgrimage and trade routes, offering visitors an immersive experience connecting them to the area’s authentic history.

Tourism experiences are further enriched by the Dark Sky site in the Nafud Al-Kabir desert, where visitors can enjoy exceptional stargazing and the beauty of the night sky, far from light pollution, amid the reserve’s unique desert landscapes. This experience complements the season’s diverse destinations, combining hunting, shooting, adventure, heritage, and astronomy tourism in a single journey, making the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve a unique winter destination with integrated experiences.

The launch of the 'Zubaida Trail Winter' season is part of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority’s efforts to promote eco-tourism, highlight the reserve’s rich natural, historical, and cultural assets, and transform its resources into quality tourism experiences. The initiative aims to enrich eco-tourism and enhance the appeal of national destinations, reinforcing the reserve’s status as a winter tourism destination that blends historical authenticity, natural beauty, and adventure, and strengthening its position on the national tourism map as one of the Kingdom’s leading eco-tourism and heritage sites.