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Wadis · Al Batinah
Wadi Bani Awf
Photo: Wadi Bani Awf Signposts.jpg · Peter · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed Yes Source: osm · approach tagged 4wd_only
- Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with close supervision near water 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. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 840 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Flash floods: never enter a wadi when rain is forecast anywhere in the catchment, even under a clear sky. Water rises fast and there is often no quick way out.
- Pools can be deep and cold with slippery rock. Wear shoes you can swim in and keep valuables in a dry bag.
- Dress modestly on the approach through villages; swimwear only at the pools themselves.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 11 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 154 km
- 2 h 23 mfrom Ibri · 135 km
- 2 h 29 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 184 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
Cooler months for hiking; pools are swimmable most of the year. Avoid rainy forecasts (flash floods).
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Wadi Bani Awf
Wadi Bani Awf is a wadi in Al Batinah, 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: Snake Gorge, Qarn Bimah and Ras al Haraq.
At a glance
- Wadis · Al Batinah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Wadi Bani Awf?
Yes — approach tagged 4wd_only (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Wadi Bani Awf?
Typically October–April for wadis. Cooler months for hiking; pools are swimmable most of the year. Avoid rainy forecasts (flash floods).
How long do I need at Wadi Bani Awf?
2–4 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Wadi Bani Awf?
About 840 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Wadi Bani Awf?
In Al Batinah (OM-BJ), Oman, at 23.2100, 57.3864 — near Snake Gorge, Qarn Bimah and Ras al Haraq.
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