Musandam Khasab Mountain Safari To Khor Najd Jebel Harim
Musandam Khasab mountain safari is a natural gateway to the ancient Hajar mountains and the gateway to the Bedouin villages. It has great natural scenery and fossil exhibits and is the ideal destination for nature lovers. This natural place is an ancient trade route in Oman and a source of traditional knowledge about the Bedouin tribes. You will admire the wonders of the mountains as well as learn about the unique Bedouin village of Sayh.
The mountain safari that takes place between May and July is an opportunity for you to enjoy the beauty of a desert mountain and to visit a charming village at the foot of the mountain. On this tour, you will get a chance to visit a desert mountain village and watch the ocean from a scenic overlook. While there, you can also see the desert and the views of the ocean.
“KHOR NAJD” SPECTACULAR SEA VIEW
Khor Najd Oman is a natural cove near Khasab City in Musandam. Khor Najd means ‘highland bay’ in Arabic. Located in a remote area of the Musandam Peninsula, it is a hidden cove. You can reach it either by sea from Khasab through the Strait of Hormuz or by a four-wheel-drive along a serpentine road.
Khor Najd is the only inlet accessible by vehicle. Take a deep breath when you see the magnificent view of the fjord from the top of the mountain. Go boating and catch a fish, dive into the depths and find the hidden treasures beneath, or camp near the bay and enjoy a calm star-lit sky and the sea nearby.
JEBEL AL-HARIM (MOUNTAIN OF WOMEN)
Jebel al-Harim (Mountain of Women) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.056m (6,745ft) above the sea level located on the Musandam Peninsula of Northern Oman, bordering the United Arab Emirates.
The peak, also known as Jebel as-Sayh is the highest mountain in Musandam. The road to the summit is totally unpaved and pretty rough with 9 switchbacks through limestone formations. The summit of the mountain is off-limits to the public as there is a radar station used for military purposes. The peak got its name from the days when local women would retreat to caves up here in order to avoid being carried off by pirates or rival tribes when men were going hunting or fishing for a long time.
Starting at Jabal Sayh Road, the road is 3.2 km (1.98 miles) long. This route is not suitable for normal cars. 4WD only. At this height, temperatures can fall here at night to freezing point. Be sure to have spare water and tires with you if you intend to drive to Jebel Al Harim.
REPORTING TIME – 09:00 AM MORNING – 01:00 PM AFTERNOON:
It takes 3.5 hours from Dubai to Khasab Musandam Oman including the border processing. If you are coming from Dubai then make sure you leave before 06:00 am to join the morning session and by 10:00 am for the afternoon session. You must report given meeting point so our staff can guide you about the Khasab Musandam Mountain safari and start your off-road journey.
