Khawr Ad Dahareez lagoon is located at the eastern entrance of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate. The water in this lagoon intermingles with Salalah basin waters. There are also frequent migratory birds which are important to biodiversity. 

Dhofar

Khawr Ad Dahareez

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Jabal Samhan with a maximum height of 2100 meters occupies an area of 4500 square kilometers and is among the most important mountain ranges in the Governorate of Dhofar. There are some species of animals living here such as Arabian gazelle, Nubian ibex, Cape hare, Rockhyrax, Desert hedgehog, Caracal, Striped hyena, and Arabian wolf. Acacia and gum trees are also among the kind of plants growing in this area. There are many plateaus with a number of streams for animals living there. 

Samhan Mountain

There are almost over than 360 springs in Dhofar Governorate. We can mention Al Khareef, Arzat, In Hamran, Sahalnawt, Jarzeez, and Darbat as the best-known springs in Dhofar. Seasonal rains (called Al Khareef) are the primary source of underground reservoirs in plain and mountain areas. Rain falls on mountains and adjacent plain regions from the end of June to September every year.

Dhofar Hot Springs

Traditional Kumzar village, one of the most strategic trade arteries of the world, is located in the north part of the country in Musandam Governorate and it is only accessible by boat. It was inhabited for about 500 years but now, it is the second most populated village town in this country. The village is a tourist destination that provides a port and airport. There are lots of mountain goats walking around and climbing the rocks in this area.

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Traditional Kumzar Village

Wadi Al Khoud is one of the largest wadi basins in Oman. Heavy rains form the pools in the wadi. It is located in Wilayat Al Seeb, 20 minutes outside the Governorate of Muscat. Among the activities to do in this area, we can mention the 4*4 driving and sightseeing through archaeological and historical landmarks in Khoud village such as Bait Al Oud, Falaj Abu Bahaya, Falaj Al Sarat, Al Khoud Castle, and Ain Al Sakhna hot springs.

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Wadi Al Khoud

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