Mahazat as-Sayd

Saudi Arabia

Mahazat as-Sayd

LocationSaudi Arabia
RegionMakkah Region
TypeProtected Area
Coordinates22.2170°, 41.8330°
Established1989
Area2244
Nearest CityTaif (80 mi)
Major CityTaif (80 mi)

About Mahazat as-Sayd

Mahazat as-Sayd is a fenced protected area dedicated to the conservation of endangered Arabian wildlife. The reserve has successfully reintroduced several species including the Arabian oryx and ostrich. It represents one of the most successful wildlife restoration projects in Saudi Arabia.