Nature of Oman - national parks and reserves for active recreation
The nature of Oman is rich in flora and fauna. The country is home to oryxes, turtles, Eagle rays, Arabian leopards, and Humpback whales. Frankincense tree and Salsola deserticola are typical representatives of local flora. Deserts with oases, misty rocks, and coastlines with warm sand are carefully protected by Omanis who take care of their nature and try to do their best in order save animals, the populations of which are in danger. The territory between Ras al Hadd and Masirah Island is occupied by a turtle reserve. Different species of turtles live and lay their eggs in complete safety here. This is a calm place that is perfect for relaxing, watching turtles walk on clean sand and tiny newborn turtles making their first steps to the sea.
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Oman Fjords in Khasab are perfect for short camping with a night spent on the beach, swimming, watching dolphins, and boat riding. Travelers can always book a private excursion to the fjords. It is a silent place where visitors can forget about vibrant cities and simply relax, listening to wash of the waves. Al Marneef Cave in Salalah is located underground at the coastline. It has blowholes, so water streams gush out vertically like fountains. Having looked at this miracle of nature, tourists can relax on the beach. Big Qurum Park in Muscat is a green oasis in the middle of a modern city. It is easy to spend a whole day in the park, enjoying lush greenery, accurate lawns, and silence. The park has a lot of free space for picnics and games for children. There is also a lake and a rose garden.
A country of rich heritage and unique national traditions, Oman has managed to keep numerous historic landmarks, so there's no wonder why the country …
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The Rub' al Khali, the largest contiguous sand desert in the world, a part of which is located in Oman, only looks uninhabited. In reality, people and camels live here. Every tourist needs to visit the desert at least once – it impresses and enchants people with its grandeur and gorgeous sand dunes. There are also ruins of an ancient city, namely, ruins of one building and fragments of the walls. In accordance with a legend, this city is mentioned in the Quran. It was destroyed because of the sins of rich people who lived there. However, many believe that there was only a watchtower on this site. Nevertheless, the ruins in the desert look completely stunning. Tourists can book excursions to the desert and see everything with their own eyes.
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