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OMAN Holidays can
include tours throughout Omans Nature which is often
dramatic, no more so than the backdrop of chocolate
brown Ophiolite Mountains close to
Muscat which are
a geologist's paradise. These mountains allow an insight to
some of the fundamental geological processes on
Earth. Spread out around much of northern Oman other
ranges of magnificent mountains create a canvas to
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Over
480 species of birds have been recorded in Oman.
During the winter months Oman hosts a remarkable
variety of migratory birds. These create vast flocks
of tern and gulls on the coasts and fewer but still
numerous raptors, especially around Muscat and
Salalah. During limited time windows flocks of White
Stork pass through and European Rollers may rest for
a few days on their own migrations. Many of OMAN
Holidays tours take us through areas where the
birdlife is worth watching and of course if your
interest is a
Bird Watching Tour then OMAN Holiday
can create one especially to suit your time and
interests. |
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Land
based mammals are more elusive as they secret
themselves during the heat of the day. We can visit
areas where Arabian Oryx, Nubian Ibex and Arabian
Gazelle may be found. Other species, more elusive,
include the Arabian Leopard and Arabian Tahr (an
endemic species). The largest land animal in Arabia
the Camel (dromedary) is a face that you will see on
your more extended tours with OMAN Holiday |
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Vegetation in Oman may be sparse in places but
include famed plants like Christ Thorn Tree, Date,
Desert Rose, Dragons Blood and
Frankincense.
Throughout the country the medicinal use of plants
continues alongside modern medicine and many obscure
plants are treasured for their healing powers.
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The
seas contain a remarkable variety of creatures
including 5 types of sea turtles with major nesting
sites of
Green Turtle and Loggerhead species. If you
would like to witness these special events ask OMAN
Holiday to talk Turtle with you. |
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Oman
has possibly the only resident population of
Humpback Whale in the world. It's other Cetaceans
range from Blue Whales to Dolphins. Dolphin
sightings are almost guaranteed on OMAN Holidays
Breakfast with the Dolphins tour while on some
coasts in Oman Dolphin come to within a few meters
of the beach. |
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Oman's coastal waters have a number of unique Coral
species and a wide range of fish that delight
Scuba
diver and snorkeller alike. The seas around Salalah
have a remarkable combination of cold water Kelp and
tropical Coral - a pairing brought about by the
changes in water temperature during the summer
monsoon. Ask about the Sea based activities OMAN
Holiday provides. |
