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Distances when travelling - Oman

by dagefo 15 March 2012

Hi All, I have hired a 4x4 to travel for 4 days in Oman in April. Rather annoyingly Europcar had sold out so the next best deal was…
Re: Oman off the beaten track and on a budget

by bartd 22 August 2011

We'll have ten days to explore Oman but need only 9 nights accommodation as the return flight leaves 2 am in the morning, no need to book…
Re: Trip in Oman in Jan/feb 2011

by Danielannie 15 June 2011

Do not miss the Muscat Festival (bring a video camera), the markets (Sinaw, Ibra) visit Nizwa and Jabrin, the Wahiba desert, and if you…
Oman travelogue (long, detailed)

by alfredm 18 January 2011

http://www.molon.de/travelogues/Oman/2010-11/ 16 days spent travelling in north and south Oman, covering Muscat, Rustaq, Sohar, Ibri,…
RE: Oman december 28 - 31 4*4 trip any families around?

by alfredm 23 December 2010

We are also a family of four from Germany, doing a similar trip in the same time. Travelling with two girls, 3 and 7 years old. Our itine…
December Travel in Oman Advice

by swissboy17 03 December 2010

I will be traveling to Oman in mid-December and would appreciate some advice on a possible itinerary. I will be traveling on my own and…
Oman travel blog and photo's

by daniellefrek 07 February 2010

I've recently visited Oman and wrote a blog (in Dutch) on my semi-independant travel to Muscat (Masqat), Wadi's, Sur, Ras al Jinz, Wahiba…
Re: Camping on the beach - water problem

by magadi 21 October 2009

Hey JJay, Judging by the photos, you had fantastic and adventurous journey. We cant wait to follow your footprints (tyreprints ?) oursel…
A couple of questions

by Silenceit 25 June 2009

Hi all. Id like to hit UAE, Oman and cross into Yemen(inshallah, check Yemen branch) this summer. I have few questions: 1) Is the coastal…
RE: Safety in Yemen

by italihurr 12 June 2009

+There is a constant and high terrorist threat throughout the Arabian Peninsula and Jordan.+ The above is from the Canadian Foreign Affai…
Oman travel route/or the "Best of Oman"

by traveling_porcupine 24 December 2008

Oman travel route/or the "Best of Oman" I am planning a travel route, (which places to include, exclude) in Oman for a 3-4 week trip…
RE: Dubai to Oman--guide with emphasis on photography

by perrycasz 08 October 2008

I agree with 'the brit'. Hire a car, get a map, but do remember you will need to camp in a lot of places that are less touristy. Camping…
RE: Oman Itinerary

by dorehmasia 07 September 2008

I think your itinary is ok but be a bit flexible. In Bat I did not find the beehive graves, to see them like on the fotos you need a 4x4…
RE: driving times in Oman

by Johnah 02 August 2008

I did the inland route from Nizwa to Sur seven months ago. It took me just on 6 hours but I stopped along the way at a few places (eg…
RE: Oman in June - self drive; solo female etc.

by Johnah 10 February 2008

Hi, Here are some details about 4WD v 2WD and road accessibility from a trip I did in Nov/Dec. The need for a 4WD depends on where…
Oman by 2WD

by appertey 15 January 2008

This was meant to be Oman by 4WD. To cut a long story short, on no account book a 4WD rental from Dubai airport through Holiday Autos.…
Re: Touring Oman

by Johnah 02 December 2007

To add to Suzanne's response, you can cut an hour of that time by going via Al Buraymi and Ibri and thus avoiding Sohar and the coast.…
Oman and 4WD and other things

by Johnah 30 November 2007

Hi, I am currently in Oman and have just finished 7 days driving myself around the northern part of the country as well as a few days…
Re: 4x4 or 2 WD ?

by Johnah 27 November 2007

Hi, I am in Oman now and have just done over 1500 km of driving around and have one more day to go (Sur to Muscat along the coastal road…