Place to visit
Turtles Reserve, Oman: what it is and when to go
Turtles Reserve is a protected area (محمية السلاحف) in Oman. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- محمية السلاحف
- Where
- Oman
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 204 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 22.36579, 59.76017
What it is and where
Turtles Reserve is a protected area (محمية السلاحف) in Oman.
Its coordinates are 22.36579, 59.76017; the nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Oman. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Turtles Reserve is November to March.
- JanBest time10:46
- FebBest time11:15
- MarBest time11:51
- AprPossible12:31
- MayBetter not13:04
- JunBetter not13:22
- JulBetter not13:15
- AugBetter not12:46
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:28
- NovBest time10:54
- DecBest time10:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to March | April and October |
| Wildlife | November to March | April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Turtles Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Oman
To enter Oman there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If it falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Oman checklist. Currency: Omani rial (OMR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 9999 (police, fire and ambulance).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Jabal SaffānMountain in Oman8.0 km
- Silsil Wādī Yu‘ayyMountain in Oman31 km
- Markaz Fath Al-KheirMuseum32 km
- Jabal Qahwan Nature ReserveProtected area42 km
- Jabal QahwānMountain in Oman44 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Oman guide.
More in Oman: Nature
- Jebel Shams: mountain in Oman
- Jebel Jais: mountain on the Emirates
- Majlis al Jinn
- Al Hoota Cave: Cave in Oman
- Jabal Al Harim: mountain in Oman
- Bimmah Sinkhole: Sinkhole in Oman
Every Oman place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Turtles Reserve?
It is a protected area (محمية السلاحف in the local language) in Oman.
When is the best time to visit Turtles Reserve?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38.
How do you get to Turtles Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 204 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Oman is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Oman map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jabal Saffān, Silsil Wādī Yu‘ayy, Markaz Fath Al-Kheir. The rest is in the Oman guide.
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