The mountains: covers approximately 15% and the main mountain range is the 10,000 foot Al Hajar which runs from Musandam in the North to the extreme limit of the Arabian Peninsula, RAs Al Had.
Sands & Deserts: occupies the remaining area and includes two large sand deserts the Wahiba Sands known as (Rimalat Al Wahiba) and part of the Empty Quarter (Rub Al Khali)
Cave diving, which has caught the imagination of adventurers in Oman is thrilling, risky and highly exhilarating. It takes one to the dark recesses of earth created by natural phenomena eons ago. Oman has its share of caves, both explored and hidden. Caves which offer myriad opportunities to the adventurous.
Oman is known for its tropical climate but its still subject to seasonal changes. The climate differs from one area to another. In the costal areas summer is hot and humid while in the Interior it’s hot and dry. The higher mountains such as Al Jabal Al Akhdar (Green Mountains) and Jabal Shams (Sun Mountain) enjoy a moderate climate throughout the year.
The monsoons bring rain to the southern coast of Oman especially around the area of Salalah. While regions in the Arabian Gulf try and beat the heat during peak summer times, the Dhofar region enjoys a moderate climate with heavy monsoon rains between May and September
Winter falls between December and March with an average temperature of 25-30ºC with light occasional rainfalls, though heavy rains can be expected. This is referred to as the High Season, when most visitors to Oman choose to travel. |
