Nature and wild life is not the first thing that will cross your mind if you’re planning on holidays to Oman. You will be surprised by the variety of flora and fauna in Oman. With the differences in the topography, weather and altitude, there is a wide variety of animals and plants which adapt for survival in this environment. With the help of intrepid explorers you can set off to find nature trails to discover the hidden beauty of the nature on this land. You may come across a variety of insects, spiders, butterflies, scorpions, mammals, snakes and many more.
Oman Botanical Gardens
If you are on your holidays to Oman, you should know the geological history of the country. The geological history is a well kept secret which is stretched back around 825 million years. It is one of the few countries in the world where you are sure to see certain type of rocks at surface level. Different types of rocks such as gabbros, sheeted dykes, staggering, Ophiolite, Abduction and pillow laver can be easily sighted. Oman has shown an interest in the field of botany; there are new botanical gardens named the Oman botanical gardens which will make Oman the nerve center for botany in the Middle East.
For those who have a special interest in the wild life, this place is a special treat for them. One can gain exciting experiences on holidays to Oman like dolphin watching, bird watching, caving, camel safaris, geology tours, mountain climbing, the turtle reserve, snorkeling and so on. Dolphin watching is a must for the one who loves wild life. Trips are made at regular intervals to the deep waters near the Muscat coast. You will be surprised to see pods of 100 + dolphins at a time and it is not a rare sight. Bottle nose, spinner dolphin and the common dolphins are usually seen in deep waters. If it is you’re lucky day you will be surprised to spot whale shark, Humpback whale, Sperm whale or even a Bryde whale.
If you’re on your holidays to Oman during November to February, it is the best time for the bird watching enthusiasts. A large number of birds use Oman as a land bridge for flying between Asia and Africa on their migratory route as they avoid flying over the Indian Ocean. Oman is the resting point for these migrating birds between the vast stretched oceans and long flight ahead. You will be able to spot about 468 different species of birds on the land of Oman.
Turtle reserve is the place you should not miss if you are on your holidays to Oman and are a nature lover. A few hours’ drive away from Muscat is a place known as Ras al Jinz, the turtle reserve. It is an amazing site where you can see the beauty of nature. You will be able to see female turtles come ashore to dig their own holes for laying eggs in front of you. Not only this but if you are lucky, you will be able to see baby turtles hatching out of the eggs from their burrows and heading towards the sea in the moon light. It is possible to see greater numbers of turtles during the summer season. Due to the high temperature many turtles nest near the sea during this period. If you hold a special interest in wild life and nature, then there are enthusiastic leaders who are passionate to show you the beauty of nature in Oman.
