SALALAH OMAN NATURE | Mountains Frankincense Oryx Turtle Dolphin

OMAN Holidays can include tours throughout Omans Nature which is is often dramatic, no more so than the backdrop of chocolate brown Ophiolite Mountains close to Muscat which are a geologist's paradise; these allow an insight to some of the fundamental geological processes on Earth. Spread out around much of northern Oman other ranges of magnificent mountains create a backdrop to the rest of Omans nature.

Over 480 species of birds have been recorded in Oman. During the winter months Oman hosts a remarkable variety of migratory birds. These create vast flocks of tern and gulls on the coasts and fewer but still numerous raptors, especially around Muscat and Salalah. During limited time windows flocks of White Stork pass through and European Rollers may rest for a few days on their own migrations. Many of OMAN Holidays tours take us through areas where the birdlife is worth watching and of course if your interest is a Bird Watching Tour then OMAN Holiday can create one especially to suit your time and interests.

Land based mammals are more elusive as they secret themselves during the heat of the day. We can visit areas where Arabian Oryx, Nubian Ibex and Arabian Gazelle may be found. Other species, more elusive, include the Arabian Leopard and Arabian Tahr (an endemic species). The largest land animal in Arabia the Camel (dromedary) is a face that you will see on your more extended tours with OMAN Holiday

Vegetation in Oman may be sparse in places but include famed plants like Christ Thorn Tree, Date, Desert Rose, Dragons Blood and Frankincense. Throughout the country the medicinal use of plants continues alongside modern medicine and many obscure plants are treasured for their healing powers.

The seas contain a remarkable variety of creatures including 5 types of sea turtles with major nesting sites of Green Turtle and Loggerhead species. If you would like to witness these special events ask OMAN Holiday to talk Turtle with you.

Oman has possibly the only resident population of Humpback Whale in the world. It's other Cetaceans range from Blue Whales to Dolphins. Dolphin sightings are almost guaranteed on OMAN Holidays Breakfast with the Dolphins tour while on some coasts in Oman Dolphin come to within a few meters of the beach.

Oman's coastal waters have a number of unique Coral species and a wide range of fish that delight Scuba diver and snorkeler alike. The seas around Salalah have a remarkable combination of cold water Kelp and tropical Coral - a pairing brought about by the changes in water temperature during the summer monsoon. Ask about the Sea based activities OMAN Holiday provides.

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