The heavy rain fell just after we arrived into Salalah after our 2 week Oman tour from Muscat. We had intended to camp in the desert but Badar decided that a comfortable, dry hotel would be better for our tourists.
Badar at Wadi Darbat
And with that choice he enabled our guests to see the famous waterfalls at Wadi Darbat.
Wadi Darbat Water Falls
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With a cyclone bearing down on Dhofars coast we curtailed our several day visit into the southern Empty Quarter to a single day and then a ‘dash’ into unexpected hotel accommodation in Salalah. Since the UNESCO site at Shisr was close to the route into the Rub al Khali we paid a visit to the site that is claimed to be that of the legendary Ubar .
A visit to Shisr Omans Ubar
Despite the heavy clouds we were still able to travel into Oman’s southern Empty Quarter and visit the mega dunes at Hashman where some of the crystal Geodes of Oman can be found.
The dunes at Hashman
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The route from Muscat to Salalah gives a wonderful chance to see some of Oman’s 1,700kms of coastline.
A Beach stop in Oman
We were able to include visits into an area with Oman’s Mangroves for our clients.
Exploring Omans Mangroves
The trees are not only a great sanctuary for sea life but also birds.
After all the fresh sea air Badar swung into Jaalooni for a visit to see Oman’s Al Maha, the White Oryx in its home in part of the central plains.
Visiting Omans Oryx at Jalooni
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I last met Ross Dowling when he hosted a seminar for Oman’s Tour Guides – so it was really nice to meet up with him again – this time for a several day conference on GeoTourism.
Ross Dowling
Its hoped that the conference will Continue reading
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Omans Deserts are scenically very attractive with golden hues and great sweeping sand dunes.
Climbing a Mega Dune in Oman's Empty Quarter
We really enjoy travelling through them, but only in the cooler winter months; and it helps to be able to relax for a meal.
A Desert Meal in Oman
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