Wadi Bani Khalid

Spend a day exploring Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman’s most scenic and accessible wadis. With your guide, wander along clear pools, rocky streams and shaded palm groves, discovering both the natural beauty and the traditional settlements that line this striking desert oasis.

Wadi Bani Khalid is famed for its emerald pools, gently flowing streams and lush vegetation that contrasts with the surrounding desert landscape.

Your guide will lead you through the wadi, pointing out local flora and fauna and explaining the role of water in sustaining the nearby villages.

Stop to dip your feet in cool pools or simply admire the dramatic rock formations and palm-lined channels. The area is also home to small, traditional settlements where you can see Omani life unfolding in a timeless setting.

This experience combines light adventure, relaxation, and cultural insight, making it ideal for families, nature lovers, and photographers alike.

What you’ll do

• Explore Wadi Bani Khalid’s emerald pools, streams and palm-lined channels.
• Learn about the local flora, fauna and the importance of water in desert life.
• Visit small traditional villages and observe daily life in this oasis.
• Enjoy light trekking and opportunities for swimming or photography in a dramatic landscape.