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Wildlife & Reserves · Muscat
Ras Al Shajar
محمية رأس الشجر الطبيعية
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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 490 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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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?
- 2 h 10 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 164 km
- 1 h 8 mfrom Sur · 75 km
- 1 h 45 mfrom Ras Al Hadd · 115 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
Turtle nesting peaks in summer at Ras Al Jinz — the exception to the cool-season rule.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Ras Al Shajar
Ras Al Shajar is a nature reserve in Muscat, 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: Jabal Qatar, Majlis al Jinn and Hawijat Najm Park.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Muscat
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ras Al Shajar?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Turtle nesting peaks in summer at Ras Al Jinz — the exception to the cool-season rule.
How long do I need at Ras Al Shajar?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is Ras Al Shajar?
About 490 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Ras Al Shajar?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 22.9303, 59.1187 — near Jabal Qatar, Majlis al Jinn and Hawijat Najm Park.
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