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Caves & Sinkholes · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
Al Hoota Cave
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Photo: AlHootahCave.jpg · Helmut Pfau · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — dark, damp and uneven underfoot Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Older children — dark and slippery Source: editor · category default
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Closed shoes with grip and one warm layer; caves stay cool. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 720 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Sinkholes and caves have sudden drops and unstable edges; stay behind barriers and do not enter unlit passages without a guide.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 16 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 179 km
- 36 mfrom Nizwa · 35 km
- 1 h 30 mfrom Ibri · 117 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Al Hoota Cave
Al Hoota Cave is a cave or sinkhole in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Al Hoota Cave Visitor Center, Jabal al Qalah and Jabaat al Baqt.
At a glance
- Caves & Sinkholes · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 5 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Hoota Cave?
Typically October–April for caves & sinkholes
How long do I need at Al Hoota Cave?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Hoota Cave?
About 720 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Hoota Cave?
In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 23.0821, 57.3544 — near Al Hoota Cave Visitor Center, Jabal al Qalah and Jabaat al Baqt.
Who can take you there
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