Oman
Description
Right in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, facing the Gulf of Oman in the north and the Arabian Sea towards the southeast, lies the Sultanate of Oman. The interior of Oman is largely arid and rocky desert country, with mountainous terrain in the north and the southeast.
Most prominent are the Al Hajar Mountains stretching out across the north of Oman. Here you will find the highest mountains in the East Arabian region, and Oman's highest peak Jabal Shams (2980 m). There are wonderful hiking possibilities in both the Eastern and Western Hajar Mountains, in the high Jabal Al Akhdar range and along the rim of Jabal Shams. Some parts are pretty rough going, passing along deep canyons and gorges. Other trails connect remote and beautiful wadi's (oases).
An interesting option is hiking (and bird watching) on the remote Musandam Peninsula, a rugged mountainous enclave of Oman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) near Dubai, on the tip of the Arabian Peninsula.
Apart from the mountains, you can set out to explore the desert with camels, for instance in the Wahiba Sands south of the capital Muscat.
When visiting Oman, and for hiking in particular, avoid the extremely hot months of June, July and August.
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Books
United Kingdom
2020
- Wilderness Trekking Oman - Map
- Western Hajar Mountains Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2020
- Wandelkaart Wilderness Trekking Oman | Gilgamesh
- Western Hajar Mountains Read more
Netherlands
2017
- Reisgids Oman - Der Süden: Salalah und das Weihrauchland | Hupe Verlag
- Duitstalige reisgids over het zuidelijke deel van Oman. Goede reisgids met heel veel infomatie voor zowel de georganiseerde als de zelfstandige reiziger. Im Süden Arabiens liegt ein Juwel: Dank seines besonderen Mikroklimas hat sich in Südoman ein außergewöhnlicher Naturraum mit Palmenstränden; Wadis und Wasserfällen entwickelt. Direkt vor der... Read more
Netherlands
- Lonely Planet Oman, UAE & the Arabian Peninsula
- Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feel the allure of Arabia's desert dunes, dine on top of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, or wander... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Lonely Planet Oman, UAE & the Arabian Peninsula
- Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feel the allure of Arabia's desert dunes, dine on top of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, or wander... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Pocket Guide Oman | Berlitz
- Pocket Guide Berlitz is een handzaam engelstalige reisgids met bezienswaardigheden, kaartjes, hotels en restaurants. Past makkelijk in de binnenzak. Inside Oman PocketGuide:Where To Go details all the key sights inthe city, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around,and are cross-referenced to the text.Top 10 Attractions... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Reishandboek Oman | Uitgeverij Elmar
- Praktische en culturele reisgids met alle bezienswaardigheden In het reishandboek Oman vind je uitgebreide informatie over de bezienswaardigheden van dit bijzondere land. Deze reisgids laat je ook kennismaken met de historie, de flora en de fauna van Oman. Dit reishandboek kan je gebruiken als leidraad bij je voorbereidingen van een... Read more
Netherlands
2015
- Insight Guides
- Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure Insight Guide Oman and the UAE is an essential guide to two jewels of the Middle East, brought to life with hundreds of evocative photographs. Our inspirational Best of Oman and the UAE section highlights the countries unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2015
- Insight Guides
- Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure Insight Guide Oman and the UAE is an essential guide to two jewels of the Middle East, brought to life with hundreds of evocative photographs. Our inspirational Best of Oman and the UAE section highlights the countries unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section... Read more
Netherlands
2020
- Wandelgids Wilderness Trekking Oman | Gilgamesh
- 200km Traverse of the Western Hajar Mountains Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Oman & The United Arab Emirates OUT OF PRINT
- Oman and the United Arab Emirates on a double-sided, indexed road map at 1:1,500,000 from Insight. This large map includes many places of interest and street plans of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Al Manama, Sur and Salalah.The network of main roads is displayed, with distinctions between main, secondary and minor roads. Markers indicate... Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Oman en Verenigde Arabische Emiraten | Gizi Map
- Oman Geographical Map 1 : 1 250 000 ab 11.95 EURO new edition Read more