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Rambles and Field Trips

Those who have paid 2011-2012 Membership dues can access the details for the next trip:

Up Coming 2011-2012 Rambles and Field Trips:

 
Saturday, 11 February 2012, Ramble day-trip to deep south Qatar
Jaow Hashemiya (Acacia camp) / Jaow Hanyra (sharks teeth valley)

  • All QNHG Members are Welcome. The journey to this camp site will be a day trip.  We will
    explore the area at leisure as there are some great outcrops to walk over and
    many fossils to be observed. It is a great area to enjoy the desert in. The
    Acacia Camp area is spectacular, sheltered, surrounded by steep embankments
    with a floor dotted with acacia trees and many small plants. There is also a
    chance to see some of the desert creatures. 
  • 4x4 vehicle with high clearance is mandatory for driving to the sites
Friday, Feb. 24, Desert Driving & Safety 4X4 Ramble, Part II Rocky Desert Travel

  • This Four-Wheel Drive, off-road ramble is the second part of our desert driving & safety series and is only open to members who participated in the Desert Driving & Safety Part I program previously, since it builds on what we learned then.

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For questions about the Rambles, email the Rambles Team Coordinator: rambles-coordinator@qnhg.org



Completed Rambles and Field Trips:

 
  
15 October, Dhow trip:
  • Sold Out
  • Pelagic birdwatching and boating trip, 12:00pm (noon) to 6:00pm
  • Ticket cost QR 100 per person
  • Due to the dhow capacity limit, tickets are limited and all tickets have been sold as of 8 October.
Friday, 21 October, Barzan Towers trip:
  • Morning trip to the Barzan Towers north of Doha 
  • Meet at 8:30am (carpools can be arranged at the meeting place)
Saturday, 29 October, Musfer Sinkhole:
  • Morning trip, meeting at 8:30am

Friday 18 November, Al Kharrarah Hills

  • Come for a walk in the Al Kharrarah hills in one of the more remote parts of Qatar. Look carefully and see what wildlife we can see. 

Saturday, December 10th Ramble: The Abrouq Peninsula

  • Get ready to head off into the isolated and convoluted landscape of the Abrouq peninsula for an early morning wildlife hunt. With its mesas and abrupt natural features, eroded by the wind and sands over the millennia, this is a wonderful place to go for a casual morning of rambling. 
Saturday, 7 January 2012, Mesaieed Mangrove Forest
  • This little gem is a mangrove forest on a tidal inlet between Mesaieed and Al Wakrah. Wade through clear seawater to explore the forest or walk around the perimeter to meet at the beach. Look out for the bird life. For those who like exploring bring some old shoes or sandals that can get wet and a spare set of dry clothes.
Friday, 13 January 2012, Qatar geology, fossils, and crystals viewing ramble
  • Registration has CLOSED and all spots are full. 
  • Full day trip
  • 4x4 vehicles only (sand and rocky hill terrain)
  • You will be learning about the geology of the area and may view and photograph fossils and crystals; NOT collecting them to take home. 
Saturday, 21 January 2012, Zubara City Archaeology ramble
  • Half-day trip to Zubara fort (northwest Qatar) with guided tour of near-by dig by archaeologists 
  • Any vehicle may make the trip
  • Extreme care must be taken around archaeology sites, children must be under close control and no pets.
  • No registration required.
Saturday, 28 January 2012, Al Khor Island (Jazirat Al Ghanim)
  • Pay tribute to World Wetlands Day with a ramble to Al Khor
  • Morning to early afternoon ramble
  • Al Khor Island is also known as "Purple Island" due to it being the site of production of purple dye from seashells approximately 3400 years ago. The dye was used for dyeing the clothes of the elite. It is also surrounded by an abundant expanse of mangroves and has a fine view across the water to Al Khor.
  • Access to the island is via a causeway, which has several breaks in it to allow tidal flow through. We will have to wade across the breaks through water, so wearing STURDY footwear is ESSENTIAL to protect your feet from the sharp shells and rocks found there!
Saturday, 4 February 2012, Orxy Breeding Centre, Camel Race training, and Equestrian Centre
  • Half-day Ramble - morning to early afternoon
  • Visit the Oryx Breeding Center: Arabian oryx and other gazelles
  • Watch the camels training as we drive along the adjacent track
  • Equestrian Centre stables tour