FIXED DEPARTURE. An immersive journey adventure to uncovering Dhofar’s hidden avian treasures..
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4-12 Pax
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English / Arabic
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All meals as in the Itinerary.
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Birdwatching Tours , Wildlife Tours
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3* or 5* based on your choice
Overview
Embark on a fixed-departure birdwatching expedition—also available as a private journey—expertly designed and guided by a seasoned local ornithologist. Nestled in the Dhofar Governorate, with Salalah as its vibrant capital, this region stands as one of the Arabian Peninsula’s richest biodiversity hotspots. A genuine birding haven, Dhofar is home to rare endemics, dazzling migratory flocks, and distinctive coastal specialists, all flourishing within a striking tapestry of landscapes. From mist-draped monsoon forests to crimson-hued deserts, every ecosystem unveils a captivating avian story waiting to be discovered.
On this Dhofar Birdwatching Adventure, you’ll discover an exceptional array of birdlife and wildlife found only in southern Oman—species rarely seen elsewhere in the country. Beyond its natural wonders, the journey is enriched with visits to UNESCO-listed Land of Frankincense sites, weaving cultural heritage into your exploration. Dhofar’s landscapes are as diverse as they are breathtaking: from pristine white-sand beaches and verdant plateaus to dramatic mountain ranges and the endless expanse of the Rub’ al Khali—the legendary Empty Quarter, the world’s largest sand desert.
Book your Dhofar Birdwatching Adventure and step into a world where Arabian endemics meet African vagrants, and desert larks share the stage with Indian Ocean shorebirds. From the thrill of spotting the elusive Yemen Serin to witnessing a hundred flamingos rise gracefully over Khor Rori, this is birding in the Middle East at its most magical.
Highlights
- Explore a collection of Dhofar birds from three different continents.
- Discover many (lifer) birds that are endemic to Dhofar & Arabia.
- Discover the unique wildlife of Dhofar.
- Discover ‘the land of frankincense’ and enjoy the natural beauty of the tropical Dhofar due to the monsoon.
- Explore the land of the frankincense museum and Al Baleed UNESCO site.
- Discover the ancient city of Sumharm 3,000BC UNESCO site. A key area for human inhabitation in the BC times and a major frankincense trade to the ancient civilizations.
- Enjoy a diverse range of dramatic landscapes including, Wadis, Springs, Dhofar mountain range & the vast desert.
- Discover the world's largest continuous sea sand -The Empty Quarter- and the world's highest sand dunes.
- Overnight in the world's largest continuous sand surrounded by pristine dunes under a dome of stars.
- Enjoy 5 nights at a 5 Star luxury beach resort overlooking the Indian Ocean.
