Al Ansab Wetlands

Nearly 300 avian species have been spotted here, some during migrations and others living here year-round. Guided tours bookable on website.

Getting there: off of the Muscat Expressway, next to water treatment plant
Hours: Best in the early morning or late afternoon. Tours run 7am to 2pm only
Website: nws.nama.om (opens in a new tab)

Listing from Wikivoyage: Muscat, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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