Nature and wildlife are perhaps not the first ideas that spring to mind when you think of a holiday in Oman. You would be surprised!

Dolphin watching trips run daily to the deep waters just off of the Muscat coast and it is very rare to not see pods of 100+ dolphins, bottle nose, spinner dolphin and the common dolphin, are the main ones, and if you are really lucky you may spot a whale shark or even a Humpback whale, Bryde whale or even a Sperm whale.

Below the surface the warm waters of Oman are a scuba diving and snorkelling paradise. Trips run daily.

For bird watching enthusiasts visit between November and February as large numbers of birds avoid flying over the Indian Ocean and use Oman as a land bridge between Asia and Africa on their migratory route. A useful resting point between vast oceans and the long flight ahead. Tick off many of the 468 species on Oman's bird list.

Just a few hours out of Muscat is the Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve where it is possible to see female turtles come ashore to dig their holes and lay their eggs. If we’re lucky we’ll also get a batch of hatchling burrow their way through the sand, reaching the surface they head for the sea by the light of the moon. While it is likely you will see greater numbers of turtles in the hotter, summer months, they do nest all year round.

For those with a more specialist interest Oman also has a lot more to offer.

With wide differences in topography, altitude and weather, there is a wide variety of plants and animals, many of which have adapted to survive in this environment.

Muscat Diving & Adventure Centre runs specialist interest holidays, lead by enthusiastic leaders who are passionate about their subject.

Geology: A well kept secret, the geological history of Oman reaches back around 825 million years and is one of few places in the world to see certain rock types at surface level. Do a quick web search it’s staggering, Abduction, Ophiolite, pillow laver, sheeted dykes, gabbros.

History: Whether you are interested in Oman specifically or an insight into the history of Arabia and the GCC region, our guide will bring it to life as you tour the country.

Botany: With the new Oman Botanical gardens taking shape, this will be become a nerve center for Botany in the Middle East.

Photography: With its varied terrain from rolling red dunes, to salt flats to rugged mountains and much more, Oman offers stunning material for the novice and experienced photographer alike .. our expert guides will show you how to get the best from your camera and environment.

Astronomy: Even in towns and Cities the skies are huge, once outside they are even bigger! With very little light pollution and only the occasional cloud, enjoy nights under a blanket of stars as our expert walks you through this amazing maze and the stories behind them.

Nature trails: Set off with one of our intrepid explorers to see what you can find … insects, spiders, scorpions, butterflies, snakes, mammals … it’s all there if you know where to look!
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