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Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir Reserve
محمية خور القرم الصغير
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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 Parking 254 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 9 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?
- 12 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 11 km
- 10 mfrom Salalah · 10 km
- 7 h 53 mfrom Duqm · 695 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 Qurm As Saghir Reserve
Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir 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: Hilton Salalah, Khawr Al Qurm Al Kabir Reserve and Khawr Awqad Reserve.
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 Qurm As Saghir 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 Qurm As Saghir Reserve?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir Reserve?
Parking 254 m (source: osm).
How high is Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir Reserve?
About 9 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir Reserve?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 16.9800, 54.0132 — near Hilton Salalah, Khawr Al Qurm Al Kabir Reserve and Khawr Awqad Reserve.
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