Love
to witness thousands of turtles migrating from the Arabian Gulf shores
to the Red Sea, Somalia? If yes, then come and visit to the Majestic
Arabian Gulf country, Oman. In fact, the perfect time to explore this
spectacular setting is in between July to October. About 20,000 or more
turtles lay an estimated 50,000-60,000 eggs every year in Oman.
Varieties Of Turtles Available in Oman
However, there are five different sea turtle species found in the Sultanate. The Green Turtles are seen in most Omani beaches, plentiful in Ras Al Hadd, Ras Al Jinz, Masirah Island and Ad Daymaniyat islands; the Loggerhead Turtles in Masirah, the Dhofer shores and Daymaniyat Island, the Hawksbill Turtle on the shores of Muscat and Daymaniyat Islands, Olive Ridley Turtle on the Masirah island and the Leatherback Turtle on Omani waters.
Varieties Of Turtles Available in Oman
However, there are five different sea turtle species found in the Sultanate. The Green Turtles are seen in most Omani beaches, plentiful in Ras Al Hadd, Ras Al Jinz, Masirah Island and Ad Daymaniyat islands; the Loggerhead Turtles in Masirah, the Dhofer shores and Daymaniyat Island, the Hawksbill Turtle on the shores of Muscat and Daymaniyat Islands, Olive Ridley Turtle on the Masirah island and the Leatherback Turtle on Omani waters.
Customized Turtle Watching Tours in Oman
Undeniably, seeing of turtles in the naked eyes can be the best natural spectacles and should not be missed as a nature enthusiast. The drama will open up at night during nesting season. The outstanding occurrence will unfold, when female turtles will drag themselves from the water to the beach and with their hind flippers they will make circular holes of 40-50cms deep that will be filled with soft-shelled eggs. After laying eggs, the turtles will re-fill the next and return to the ocean by leaving the eggs untended. The execution of the whole process will take approximately sixty minutes. Moreover, the total length of Omani coastline from Musandam to Dhofar are the most famous nesting destinations.
Undeniably, seeing of turtles in the naked eyes can be the best natural spectacles and should not be missed as a nature enthusiast. The drama will open up at night during nesting season. The outstanding occurrence will unfold, when female turtles will drag themselves from the water to the beach and with their hind flippers they will make circular holes of 40-50cms deep that will be filled with soft-shelled eggs. After laying eggs, the turtles will re-fill the next and return to the ocean by leaving the eggs untended. The execution of the whole process will take approximately sixty minutes. Moreover, the total length of Omani coastline from Musandam to Dhofar are the most famous nesting destinations.
Want to see this natural grandeur? Consider the turtle watching tours in Oman
of Smart Oman Tour. We specialize in providing customized tours in
order to ensure the unforgettable turtle watching experiences. Even, the
peak season of turtle watching is approaching soon! So what are you
waiting for! Grab this opportunity and watch turtles comfortably. For
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