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Wildlife & Reserves · Dhofar & Salalah

Khawr Rawri Reserve

محمية خور روري

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Before you go

7 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
  • 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 32 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

  • 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?

  • 49 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 41 km
  • 48 mfrom Salalah · 41 km
  • 7 h 57 mfrom Duqm · 643 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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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 Rawri Reserve

Khawr Rawri 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: Khor Rori, Sumhuram and Taqah Fort.

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 Rawri 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 Rawri Reserve?

2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).

How high is Khawr Rawri Reserve?

About 32 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Khawr Rawri Reserve?

In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0347, 54.4308 — near Khor Rori, Sumhuram and Taqah Fort.

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