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AquaSports Qatar offers Kayaking and Stand Up Paddling tours in the Mangrove Nature Reserve in Al Thakira.

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Explore the incredible nature of the Al Thakira mangroves with one of our groups or as a private tour for your family or school.  Paddle with the local wildlife in the ancient mangrove forest and enjoy traditional Qatari hospitality in our luxurious beachside camp

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Matthew C
Matthew C
2023-10-16
Awesome Sunset Kayaking Trip! Highly recommend doing a Kayaking tour through the mangroves with AquaSports. Our guide named 'google' was brilliant! Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the mangroves, its wildlife and environment. We saw flying fish, birds, large crabs and even a stingray together with a fantastic Sunset. Definitely worth doing whilst in Doha! Thanks google and team.
Nicola H
Nicola H
2023-10-16
Fun afternoon out at the mangroves! Great afternoon spent at the mangroves! Google was a fantastic tour guide who made sure we were all comfortable and informed us about the history of the mangroves/purple island. You begin the tour with a briefing before setting off in our kayaks. It was a really nice afternoon, seeing a different side of Doha. I would definitely recommend for couples or groups that want an alternative activity to the standard things offered in Doha.
Samantha H
Samantha H
2023-10-15
Fun outside activity Great way to get outdoors in Doha and escape the heat! Guide was fun and took us to a great spot to watch the sunset.
Jacque L
Jacque L
2023-10-15
Kayaking Really enjoyed this and great tour guide will definitely go again, perfect place to go for sunset . Thank you for a great experience
Kyle
Kyle
2023-10-15
Great day out with friends. Great day out lead by a fun and knowledgable guide. Stunning views of the sunset whilst in the water. The tented village is a nice touch with tea and shawarma!
Justyna Stanulienė
Justyna Stanulienė
2023-10-12
Beautiful day Beautiful views, very helpful and professional tour guide. Thank you, Gugul. Highly recommended trip
Loulwah A
Loulwah A
2023-10-02
A must! The tour was amazing, so much fun and the captain (or the guide) his name is Google from srilanka (yes Google!) was beyond helpful and gave is so much information on the habitat and animals around. Will do this again definitely! Fyi; on weekends it becomes super packed and sells out quickly so book in advance. And it's better if you go with a driver or your own car as Uber is never guaranteed.
Alexandra Z
Alexandra Z
2023-09-20
Amazing experience Amazing place! Lovely staff, very polite, welcoming and great knowledge of the area! I went with my family and we even had dinner there! You have to order it in advanced! Wonderful day outside busy Doha! Will go again for sure! ❤️
Holly Z
Holly Z
2023-05-09
Excellent SUP experience The sunset standup paddle boarding was absolutely incredible. The equipment was perfect for new or experienced paddle boarders and the area was great (no wind). The crew gave us our space allowing us to explore the mangroves on our own and we were required to stay in a group. It’s definitely worth the drive, the money, and waiting for high tide…would recommend this tour to anyone (even beginners).
Jay M
Jay M
2023-05-08
Get off the beaten path, literally, and into the cool waters of the Gulf First off, please use Waze to find this gem of an activity off the beaten path. Apple maps and Google are not as accurate and I think Apple couldn't even find it. Also add another hour to explore Al-Khor on your way to the kayaks/SUPs as this resort town also merits exploration and is a little bit of a break from the hustle of Doha. The site is almost the antithesis of the Pearl, City Center, Souq Waqif and while those have their appeal and must visits, it's good to get back into nature and experience something most of the world will never do which is neither good nor bad. Trust in your Waze app and then you will see entry signs to the sports camp. The atmosphere is definitely anti-commercial and the positive relaxed energy starts with the check -in and greetings from the staff. Martin from Kenya was one of our excellent hosts, Please remember to bring waterproof cases, hard or soft, sunscreen, Tevas/closed toe sandals, and if needed portable charging device as there is no power at the hut, just solar. The kayaks are rentals and so not in the best shape but work for this tour. We didn't SUP but they looked in better shape and highly stable. We didn't take the guided tour but appreciated the hosts checking in on our during the time on the water. Also, there's a reason they list the tide on their website. The mangroves are gorgeous but truly accessible only during high tide. You'll see why on your trip in and out of the mangroves. Also note you need a little strength to exit the mangroves during high tide as the current is great for paddling one way but not so much when going against it. Met some wonderful other travelers and felt invigorated, and a little tired, after the trip. All in all, recommend going on this adventure and hope it stays less commercialized and sustainable for years to come.

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