Safari destinations from Manama, nearest first, with approximate distance and whether non-stop flights reach the arrival airport.
Airlines based in Manama: Gulf Air.
| Destination | Country | Distance | Non-stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Areen | Bahrain | — | — |
| Khor Al Adaid | Qatar | 148 km | — |
| Edge of the World | Saudi Arabia | 420 km | — |
| Liwa | United Arab Emirates | 453 km | — |
| Sir Bani Yas Island | United Arab Emirates | 453 km | — |
| Al Marmoom | United Arab Emirates | 487 km | — |
| Dubai Desert | United Arab Emirates | 487 km | — |
| Hatta | United Arab Emirates | 487 km | — |
| Mleiha | United Arab Emirates | 501 km | — |
| Ras Al Khaimah Desert | United Arab Emirates | 536 km | — |
| Ras Al Jinz | Oman | 827 km | — |
| Sharqiya Sands | Oman | 827 km | — |
| Empty Quarter | Saudi Arabia | 912 km | — |
| Dhofar | Oman | 1,087 km | — |
| AlUla | Saudi Arabia | 1,246 km | — |
| White Desert | Egypt | 1,929 km | Yes (CAI) |
| Amboseli | Kenya | 3,402 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Lake Nakuru | Kenya | 3,402 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Masai Mara | Kenya | 3,402 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Ol Pejeta | Kenya | 3,402 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Samburu | Kenya | 3,402 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Tsavo West | Kenya | 3,402 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Bwindi | Uganda | 3,508 km | — |
| Murchison Falls | Uganda | 3,508 km | — |
| Queen Elizabeth | Uganda | 3,508 km | — |
| Tsavo East | Kenya | 3,573 km | — |
| Lake Manyara | Tanzania | 3,610 km | — |
| Ngorongoro | Tanzania | 3,610 km | — |
| Serengeti | Tanzania | 3,610 km | — |
| Tarangire | Tanzania | 3,610 km | — |
| Akagera | Rwanda | 3,835 km | — |
| Volcanoes | Rwanda | 3,835 km | — |
| Nyerere | Tanzania | 3,887 km | — |
| Ruaha | Tanzania | 3,887 km | — |
| South Luangwa | Zambia | 4,838 km | — |
| Lower Zambezi | Zambia | 5,210 km | — |
| Merzouga | Morocco | 5,327 km | — |
| Mana Pools | Zimbabwe | 5,349 km | — |
| Hwange | Zimbabwe | 5,614 km | — |
| Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe | 5,614 km | — |
| Chobe | Botswana | 5,623 km | — |
| Central Kalahari | Botswana | 5,920 km | — |
| Okavango Delta | Botswana | 5,920 km | — |
| Kruger | South Africa | 5,953 km | — |
| Sabi Sand | South Africa | 6,039 km | — |
| Madikwe | South Africa | 6,302 km | — |
| Pilanesberg | South Africa | 6,302 km | — |
| Etosha | Namibia | 6,491 km | — |
| Sossusvlei | Namibia | 6,491 km | — |
| Addo | South Africa | 7,200 km | — |
Sources: TradeArabia – Gulf Air restores Cairo (2026) · Bahrain Confidential – Gulf Air schedule after reopening (Apr 2026)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.