Things To Do

Camping

Bookmark this page for the summer, because the altitude of Jabal Akhdar (Arabic for the ‘green mountain’) of 2,000 metres above sea levels translates to it being around 15 degrees cooler than the UAE. There are plenty of places to camp in Oman, but you’ll need a 4x4 to get to any great height. In fact, there’s a police checkpoint at the base of Jabal Akhdar to prevent any non4x4s attempting to tame the series of steep, hairpin climbs. We recommend travelling during the day to find a camping spot so you’re not driving in the dark, or booking a stay at the Alila Jabal Akhdar or Anantara Jabal Akhdar. Both hotels organise a pick-up service at the checkpoint to save you the drive.