The easternmost point of the Arabian Peninsula hosts one of the Indian Ocean's largest green turtle nesting grounds, with around 30,000 females laying eggs here each year — 50-60 nesting on the beach on any given peak night in July-August. Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve runs strictly controlled dawn and evening viewings with a dedicated ecolodge. Loggerheads, hawksbills, and leatherbacks also use the wider Omani coast. A 3-hour drive from Muscat.
The easternmost point of the Arabian Peninsula hosts one of the Indian Ocean's largest green turtle nesting grounds, with around 30,000 females laying eggs here each year — 50-60 nesting on the beach on any given peak night in July-August. Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve runs strictly controlled dawn and evening viewings with a dedicated ecolodge. Loggerheads, hawksbills, and leatherbacks also use the wider Omani coast. A 3-hour drive from Muscat.
See Sea Turtle in Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve (Oman). Best months: July, August, May (up to 98% sighting chance). Watching. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.
