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Khawr Al Balid Reserve
محمية خور البليد
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Toilets 236 m · Parking 248 m · Food nearby 215 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- 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. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 3 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Keep distance from wildlife, no feeding, no drones over reserves unless permitted, and follow the reserve's own rules.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 11 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 8 km
- 10 mfrom Salalah · 7 km
- 7 h 48 mfrom Duqm · 686 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 hotKhareef
Turtle nesting peaks in summer at Ras Al Jinz — the exception to the cool-season rule. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Khawr Al Balid Reserve
Khawr Al Balid Reserve is a nature reserve in Dhofar & Salalah, 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; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Museum of the Land of Frankincense, Al Baleed Archeological Park and Palace.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Khawr Al Balid Reserve?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Turtle nesting peaks in summer at Ras Al Jinz — the exception to the cool-season rule. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Khawr Al Balid Reserve?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Khawr Al Balid Reserve?
Toilets 236 m · Parking 248 m · Food nearby 215 m (source: osm).
How high is Khawr Al Balid Reserve?
About 3 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Khawr Al Balid Reserve?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0073, 54.1363 — near Museum of the Land of Frankincense, Al Baleed Archeological Park and Palace.
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