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Both Geographically and Historically one of the most intriguing nations on the Arabian Peninsula, the Sultanate of Oman possesses many unique differences.
Oman's 12,000 years old civilization is still evident all over the country. Fascinated explorers through the centuries include Ibn Batuta and Marco Polo. This is where the prophet Job was entombed, the Queen of Sheba reigned and Sindbad set sail from.
The Sultanate of Oman has everything to offer tourists - sandy palm-edged beaches, relaxed green oasis, dazzling waterfalls, rugged mountains and orderly cities, marine life, and a vibrant cultural heritage. The spectacular landscape sets it apart from other Gulf Countries.
MUSCAT - The capital of Oman is an ancient walled city, built around a fine natural harbour and encircled by rocky mountains that provide an impressive backdrop to a mixture of traditional and modern architecture. It is the hub of the country's political, economic and cultural commercial affairs.
Musandam Peninsula - The northernmost tip of the Arabian Peninsula, it has been dubbed the "Norway of the Middle East".
OMAN SAFARI
| DAY 01 |
Arrive Muscat ,Meet/Assist and transfer by private car/coach to Hotel Holiday Inn. Overnight at the Hotel. |
| DAY 02 |
After breakfast depart by 4x4 vehicles with your accompanying guide for the Coastal Road to Sur en route visiting Wadi Dayqah,Dibab,Bimmah arrive at Fins beach, also known as the White Beach. Later proceed to Wadi Shaab.
Arrive Wadi Shaab which means Ravine between the cliffs. Picnic lunch at Wadi Shaab and trek along the narrow and deep gorge of Shab alongside plantations, pools and waterfalls.
Proceed to Tiwi along the coastal plain and to Qalhat ,a town which dates back to the 2nd century AD and is one of the oldest towns in Oman. The ruins of the original town stand on a cliff overlooking the new village and the sea. The only building left standing is the mausoleum of Bibi Miriam.
Later drive onwards to Sur for Dinner and Overnight at the Sur Beach Resort.
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| DAY 03 |
After Breakfast, city tour of Sur visiting the Dhow building yard for which Sur is so famous for. The shipyards of Sur were famous in the 19th and the 1st half of the 20th century for its building of the large ocean going Dhows, also visit the Ayga island before proceeding to Wadi Bani Khalid.
In Oman, the mountain people build their settlements at the confluence of a reliable water supply and in Wadi Bani Khalid this is obvious. Amid stark rocky outcrop is this lush and picturesque Oasis where picnic lunch will be served.
After lunch, proceed to Wahiba Sands, which is described as the perfect specimen of Sand Sea. It is a small 10,000 sq kms Desert comprising a great variety of dune formations representing stages of its evolution over millions of years. Experience the thrills of Dune Bashing and witness the Sunset over these majestic Dunes. Later proceed to Ibra for overnight.
Traditional Omani dinner and overnight at the Nahar Farm Camp.
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| DAY 04 |
Wake up in the traditional Barasti type accommodation for a Omani breakfast.
After breakfast, visit Samad which is well known for its weaving. Cotton loin clothes as well as woolen rugs and camel trappings are woven by the women on ground looms. On a nearby ridge is an archaeological site where numerous artifacts have been recently excavated dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. Proceed to al Mudaybi with its old mud houses and continue on to Sinaw passing through numerous small enclosures made of palm fronds that nowadays house sheep and goats.
Visit the souk which is perhaps one of the most interesting in Oman as it is the main market place for the Bedouins from the Wahiba region. The camel auctions and the Bedouins loading the camels on to their pick up trucks is an interesting sight to watch. This region boasts of some of the finest racing camels in the Arab world.
Picnic lunch en route.
Proceed on graded road to Manah, where an ancient fort looms high above the palm plantations in the centre of the village with abandoned mud houses and passageways and one wonders how an Omani village looked in the past.
Drive on to Nizwa, dinner and overnight at the Nizwa Hotel.
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| DAY 05 |
After breakfast at the Hotel, drive to Nizwa fort built in the 17th century at a very strategic location to control the routes to the interior. Visit the Nizwa souk which is famous for its silverware and other Omani treasures. Proceed to Bahla to see the remnants of the old wall surrounding the town with its huge fort which is now on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites, and continue to the old village of Al Hamra and the mountain village of Misfah before proceeding to Jabal Shams which means Mountain of the Sun. Picnic lunch served en route.
Jabal shams is the tallest peak in Oman at 3009 mts and the gravel road en route climbs up through some spectacular scenery and landscapes .At the edge of the Grand Canyon it is almost a 1000 mts vertical drop into the Wadi.
Barbecue Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
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| DAY 06 |
After breakfast depart for Jabrin Castle built in the 17th century, proceed to Bat, near the village Al Ayn, which is famous for the remnants of Beehive tombs dating back from 3rd millennium BC. Picnic lunch en route.
Later proceed to the village of Miskin and to Wadi Hawasina.
Dinner and overnight at the camp. |
| DAY 07 |
After breakfast depart for Rustaq, en route visiting Wadi Bani Ghafir and the village of Ghafti. At Rustaq, visit the Rustaq fort, Souq and the hot water springs before proceeding to Nakhl. Picnic lunch en route. After lunch visit the Nakhl Fort, and the oasis.
Later return to Muscat for dinner and overnight at Muscat Intercontinental.
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| DAY 08 |
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a half day city tour of Muscat visiting the Natural History Museum, the National Museum which houses the various artifacts which explain for themselves the rich heritage and culture of Oman. Also visit the Twin Forts of Jalali & Mirani (photo stop) guarding the Royal Al Alam Palace, (photo stop), drive along the Corniche and arrive at Muttrah Souq probably the oldest Souq in Oman with charm and choice. Return to hotel.
Later transfer to the airport for departure.
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THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES:
7 nights accommodation (4 hotel nights, 1 Farm House night, 2 Camp nights) as per itinerary.
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners as per itinerary.
Arrival/departure transfers by private car/coach.
6 days touring by chauffeur driven 4 x 4 vehicles.
Half day city tour of Muscat.
English speaking accompanying guide/lecturer.
| HOLIDAY INN |
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| SUR BEACH RESORT |
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| NAHAR FARM CAMP |
Traditional |
| NIZWA HOTEL |
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| JABAL SHAMS CAMP |
Basic |
| BATING CAMP |
Basic |
| MUSCAT INTERCONTINENTAL |
Beach |
Above prices are valid until March 31, 2002 and require min. 4 participants. German/Dutch/French speaking guides are available on request/supplement.
* All prices subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the latest pricing.
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