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Wadi Nakhr Canyon

Wadi Nakhr Canyon

Wadi Nakhr Canyon
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CH G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
We did the trail early November. The trail is spectacular and was a highlight of our trip. It's fairly easy to follow the trail based on the marks. The trail is partially exposed and not recommended with kids.

The last 5km of the road before the guesthouse got washed away and is not passable at all by any kind of car (massive rocks). Therefore, the trail becomes a full day hike of around 7h, including a swim in the 3 pools. You need 4WD ideally with high clearance to make it through the first 2km which are still accessible aside of the river. Enjoy!
Written November 2, 2023
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quentinLondon
London30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2013 • Friends
We were driven here and through the wadi by a driver/guide in a four wheel drive vehicle. My advice would be don't attempt this in a saloon car or on your own. You need local expertise to drive competently here. There is a village right at the end but it will take you around an hour and a half to get there. The wadi walls are high and the off road track is sometimes narrow. There are real rock falls here and if it rains there could be flash floods. We picnic-ed inside the wadi and it was awe-inspiring. I would definitely go again but always with an experienced driver/guide in a 4 wheel vehicle. Something not to miss though...
Written January 8, 2013
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Eitleoir
Irvine, CA610 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Solo
I see that Wadi Ghul is listed in TripAdvisor as the wadi associated with Oman's Grand Canyon. After doing a fair amount of research, I believe that Wadi Nakhr is more appropriately the wadi associated with the Grand Canyon, but I am under the impression that they do join together. Anyway, one accesses The Balcony Walk at a very small village of Al Khatayam. My guide had picked up an elderly man who was walking along the road towards the village. We planned to have some lunch before setting off on the trail, so we were joined by the elderly villager, who provided us with a fresh pomegranate. What a sublime treat. My guide and I then hiked out along the well-marked trail to the abandoned cliffside village of As Sab. As Sab sits under a protected overhang of a large concave section of the canyon and takes about 1.5 hours to reach. We then continued on to a lovely pool of water under a low flowing waterfall, which I'm sure is more of a torrent when it is raining. The scenery along the trail is dramatic and breathtaking. I wish that I could have spent more time there.
Written September 13, 2016
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doctor694
Oman75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely place if you are into adventurous drive with a 4WD. Worth visiting! But beware of the children and women in the forst village you drive into... They will surround you and try to sell their handicraft products in a rather aggressive way. Later on you will drive through a narrow wadi with a very rough terrain, and in the end you'll reach a place with a platform strewn with beautiful blankets and mats woven by the local MEN. It is absolutely worth buying some...
Strongly recommended!
Written March 16, 2013
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Nicolas S
Altdorf, Switzerland89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018 • Couples
I haven't been on the jebel sgams but I would say to be down in the canyon is much more fun and more interesting!

With your 4x4 you can drive into the canyon till al nakhar if the way is fixed and you can drive good enough - this is thrilling! But park your car somewhere in the middle and walk the rest - more time to enjoy the nature!
Written February 26, 2018
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Makshum
UAE301 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2016 • Family
This starts from a village. There are 2 hikes - W6 and W6A. W6 is most popular as it has got the complete view of the canyon. We, a family of four, with children aged 11 and 5 did W6 partially. Recommended for average physically fit people disregard to age.
Written September 20, 2016
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toufic2013
Beirut, Lebanon20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Couples
With a 4x4 go to one of Jabal Shams resorts for a night.next morning drive 30 min and park in the village of Al Khitaym . follow the clored signs for an extraordinary hike around the cliffs till the abandonned village.the walk takes 1hr30 and come back by the same route
Written March 2, 2017
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Travis2110
Dubai, United Arab Emirates117 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2016
I was here on 24 Sep. on passing through the small village that opens up to the entrance of the canyon , we found that the path for vehicles is no longer accessible due to rocks which have fallen onto the path (possibly due to heavy floods) I spoke to one of the locals and he said that they are expecting bulldozers to clear the way in a months time so if you are going after October 23 , hopefully it will be open but no guarantee! If you do go & it is open to CARS - please let us know here as its a very beautiful 8km drive in the canyon (I've done it 2 years ago) & would love to go in again. I was very disappointed to see it blocked as I had friends who haven't been inside.
Written September 25, 2016
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Cheryl D
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2013 • Friends
I've done this walk five times now while taking others to see it. The most dramatic time was with thunder rumbled up the canyon. rain was falling somewhere but not on us. I stopped to look back and at least one km away I saw a double waterfalls tumbling down the mountainside. It was a spectacular sight.

Driving the wadi below is also beautiful at every turn. Rock art can be found throughout the drive.
Written October 29, 2013
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Mazen Al Khatib
23 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Easy trek close to the capital city, water pools along the way, traditional irrigation system which can be walked on its ledge or make the trek a bit challenging and bolder your way through
Written March 15, 2024
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