Safari destinations from Riyadh, nearest first, with approximate distance and whether non-stop flights reach the arrival airport.
Airlines based in Riyadh: Saudia, flynas, flyadeal and Riyadh Air.
| Destination | Country | Distance | Non-stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge of the World | Saudi Arabia | — | — |
| Al Areen | Bahrain | 420 km | — |
| Khor Al Adaid | Qatar | 496 km | — |
| Empty Quarter | Saudi Arabia | 618 km | — |
| Liwa | United Arab Emirates | 805 km | — |
| Sir Bani Yas Island | United Arab Emirates | 805 km | — |
| Al Marmoom | United Arab Emirates | 872 km | — |
| Dubai Desert | United Arab Emirates | 872 km | — |
| Hatta | United Arab Emirates | 872 km | — |
| AlUla | Saudi Arabia | 876 km | — |
| Mleiha | United Arab Emirates | 889 km | — |
| Ras Al Khaimah Desert | United Arab Emirates | 932 km | — |
| Dhofar | Oman | 1,167 km | — |
| Ras Al Jinz | Oman | 1,183 km | — |
| Sharqiya Sands | Oman | 1,183 km | — |
| White Desert | Egypt | 1,611 km | Yes (CAI) |
| Amboseli | Kenya | 3,106 km | — |
| Lake Nakuru | Kenya | 3,106 km | — |
| Masai Mara | Kenya | 3,106 km | — |
| Ol Pejeta | Kenya | 3,106 km | — |
| Samburu | Kenya | 3,106 km | — |
| Tsavo West | Kenya | 3,106 km | — |
| Bwindi | Uganda | 3,167 km | Yes (EBB) |
| Murchison Falls | Uganda | 3,167 km | Yes (EBB) |
| Queen Elizabeth | Uganda | 3,167 km | Yes (EBB) |
| Tsavo East | Kenya | 3,314 km | — |
| Lake Manyara | Tanzania | 3,324 km | — |
| Ngorongoro | Tanzania | 3,324 km | — |
| Serengeti | Tanzania | 3,324 km | — |
| Tarangire | Tanzania | 3,324 km | — |
| Akagera | Rwanda | 3,486 km | — |
| Volcanoes | Rwanda | 3,486 km | — |
| Nyerere | Tanzania | 3,632 km | — |
| Ruaha | Tanzania | 3,632 km | — |
| South Luangwa | Zambia | 4,541 km | — |
| Lower Zambezi | Zambia | 4,898 km | — |
| Merzouga | Morocco | 5,010 km | — |
| Mana Pools | Zimbabwe | 5,060 km | — |
| Hwange | Zimbabwe | 5,294 km | — |
| Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe | 5,294 km | — |
| Chobe | Botswana | 5,299 km | — |
| Central Kalahari | Botswana | 5,594 km | — |
| Okavango Delta | Botswana | 5,594 km | — |
| Kruger | South Africa | 5,682 km | — |
| Sabi Sand | South Africa | 5,770 km | — |
| Madikwe | South Africa | 6,018 km | — |
| Pilanesberg | South Africa | 6,018 km | — |
| Etosha | Namibia | 6,146 km | — |
| Sossusvlei | Namibia | 6,146 km | — |
| Addo | South Africa | 6,922 km | — |
Sources: Ethiopian Airlines press release (Dec 2025) · flynas news – Jeddah–Entebbe direct flights (Mar 2026) · Ahram Online – EgyptAir Riyadh frequencies (2026) · Arab News – Riyadh Air Cairo service (2026)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.