⛵ Tour Type
Private Safari
Mountain Safari in Khasab – 4×4 Jeep Tour to Jebel Al Harim
⚓ Meeting Point
Khasab Oman
⏳ Starting Time
9:30 AM / 1:00 PM
⏱️ Duration
3.5 Hours
🚗 Hotel Pickup
Available
🧃 Refreshments
Included
Mountain Safari Tour Overview
A Khasab Musandam mountain safari to Jebel Al Harim and Khor Najd is an exciting journey through rugged landscapes and the highest peak of the Hajar Mountains. Jebel Al Harim, referred to as the “Mountain of Women,” rises 2,087 meters above sea level and is the highest point on the Musandam Peninsula.
Along the way, you can visit the Bedouin village of Sayh and enjoy excellent photography opportunities. Explore the rugged landscapes, discover ancient fossils dating back thousands of years, and experience an exciting 4×4 off-road journey through the region.
✅ Suitable for:
🧗 Adventure Seekers | 👨👩👧👦 Families | 💑 Couples | 👥 Friends & Groups | 📸 Nature & Photography Lovers
⚠️ May Not Be Suitable For
🤰 Pregnant Women | 🚫 People Uncomfortable with Mountain Roads | ♿ Guests with Health Issues
Tour Price Breakdown and Booking
Self-Drive Option
- AED 700 per vehicle
- Private 4×4 — Fits up to 5 guests
- Morning: 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM
- Afternoon: 01:00 PM – 04:30 PM
Big Group? Custom discount rates available
Price from Dubai, Sharjah, RAK
- AED 1,500 Private Transport + Mountain Safari
- Pickup from Dubai, Sharjah & RAK (excludes AED 35 UAE exit fee per person).
- Vehicle Capacities: We have different options of 6, 12, 23, 35 & 50 seater vehicles for Dubai transport.
Booking Information
- 30% Deposit: Reserve now, pay later.
- Instant Booking: Confirmed in seconds.
- Free Cancellation: Up to 48h before.
- UAE Transfers: 6 to 50-seater options.
- Easy Self-Drive: Direct route to Khasab with border tips.
Tour Inclusions & Highlights
✓ Tour Inclusions
- Soft drinks, water and juices
- English-speaking local expert guide/driver.
- Fully air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle
- Your safety, our top priority.
- Hotel pickup anywhere in Khasab
✨ Mountain Safari Highlights
- Stop at Khor Najd Viewpoint
- Highest Peak: Jebel Al Harim (2,087 m)
- Wadi As Sayh Bedouin Village (1,100 m)
- Ancient Fossil Spotting
- Heritage at Bait Ul Qufal
- Drive Through Scenic Landscapes.
❌ Not included
- Exit fee for the UAE: 35 AED per person.
- Transport from the UAE (extra charges if required).
- Any additional services not mentioned in the tour.
Khasab Musandam Mountain Safari Itinerary
09:30 AM – 4×4 Off-Road Departure
Meet your expert driver-guide at your hotel or in Khasab city and board a comfortable 4×4 vehicle. Leaving the coastal roads behind, your tour begins with an immediate ascent into the rugged Hajar Mountains.
09:45 AM – Khor Najd Overlook: Where Mountains Meet the Sea
Reach a scenic viewpoint overlooking Khor Najd—the only fjord in Musandam accessible by land. Pause for 20 minutes of photo opportunities with panoramic views of turquoise fjord waters framed by towering limestone cliffs.
10:15 AM – Historical Heritage Stop: Bait Al Qufl (House of Locks)
Explore Bait Al Qufl, an ancient Omani stone-and-clay dwelling engineered with a 2-meter sunken floor. Learn how generations of local residents created natural climate control to preserve grains, dates, and provisions in severe climate conditions.
10:45 AM – High-Altitude Settlement: Wadi As Sayh Bedouin Village (1,100m)
Descend onto a high plateau to visit Wadi As Sayh, a traditional Bedouin village sitting at 1,100 meters above sea level. Experience authentic local life where communities and goats thrive in a quiet high-altitude setting.
11:15 AM – Summiting Jebel Al Harim: The Peak of Musandam (2,087m)
Reach the highest point Jebel Al Harim, at 2,087 meters above sea level, enjoy sweeping 360-degree views stretching across deep canyons, mountain ranges, and distant coastlines.
11:30 AM – Prehistoric Discovery: Million-Year-Old Sea Fossils
Inspect remarkable marine fossils embedded directly in the peak’s limestone rock face. Your guide reveals the geological history of how ancient coral reefs, shells, and seabed life were uplifted over 2,000 meters into the sky millions of years ago.
12:30 PM – Scenic Mountain Descent & Return Journey
Begin the winding descent back toward Khasab, offering a fresh perspective on the mountain geology and valleys. Your safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel, port, or designated location.
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Geology & History of Jebel Al Harim
One of the most remarkable features of the Hajar Mountains is its geological history. As your 4×4 climbs toward the peak of Jebel Al Harim, you will stop at rock faces embedded with ancient marine fossils, mollusks, and petrified coral—proof that these towering 2,000-meter peaks were once submerged deep under the ocean millions of years ago.
How to Get to Khasab for a 4×4 Safari?
Your mountain safari adventure departs directly from our Khasab office or your hotel. If you are traveling from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah, you can either drive your car or request our optional private round-trip transfers from the UAE. The scenic drive from Dubai takes approximately 3.5 hours, including border clearance.
Travel Requirements and What to Bring
Visa Requirements
- The passport must be valid for at least 90 days from your travel date.
- Emirates ID (UAE Residents) Validity of at least 90 days
- Bring all original passports if you hold dual/multiple nationalities
- Original documents only; soft copies are strictly not accepted.
- Pending, in-process, or canceled visas are strictly rejected at the border.
- Visit our Musandam Visa Guide page for complete border rules.
What to Bring?
- Wear sneakers or hiking shoes with a good grip, especially for rocky areas and fossil sites.
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a cap or hat, as some parts of the route have little shade.
- It can get cooler at the mountain summit, so bring a light jacket in wintertime.
- Bring any regular medicine or seasickness tablets you may need.
- Keep your phone or camera charged to capture the scenic views.
- Check out our dhow cruise guide page for everything you need to know before you sail!
Vehicle Requirements
- You can drive your own car, provided both your vehicle registration and driving license are valid.
- Driving a car owned by family, friends, or a company requires an official court-issued No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- If using a rental car, you must obtain a valid NOC directly from your rental agency.
- Border authorities will deny entry into Khasab, Oman, without the required NOC letter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Safari in Musandam
How long is the Khasab Mountain Safari tour?
The tour runs about 3.5 hours, with morning (9:30 AM–1:00 PM) and afternoon (1:00 PM–4:30 PM) departure options.
What Is the Highest Point in Musandam?
Jebel Harim reaches 2,087 meters—the highest point in Musandam. It’s done in a 4×4 with an experienced driver-guide, so no off-road driving skill is needed from guests.
What Documents Do You Need?
A passport valid for 90+ days, Emirates ID (UAE residents, 90+ days validity), and—if driving your own or a rented car—a valid registration/NOC. Soft copies aren’t accepted at the border.
Is a Mountain Safari in Khasab Safe?
Yes, a mountain safari is generally a safe and well-organized experience. Our tours are operated by experienced driver-guides who know the mountain routes and driving conditions. We use well-maintained 4×4 vehicles suitable for the terrain and follow appropriate safety practices throughout the tour.
Can we self-drive, or is UAE pickup available?
Yes. Self-drive to Khasab and a mountain safari trip with our cost you AED 700/vehicle (up to 5 guests), or you can choose private transport + safari from Dubai/Sharjah/RAK (AED 1,500 up to 5 guests), which includes an English-speaking guide/driver.
What are the other tour packages available?
Khasab is the place that will never disappoint you; there are plenty of mindful activities that will be remembered for the rest of your life. The most popular package is the one-day Khor Sham fjord tour on a dhow cruise.
The overnight adventure to explore the serenity of the night of the Musandam Sea. For people with shorter time, they have option of 3.5-hour half-day dhow cruise to fjords with a dolphin watch, and among others are beach camping, fishing trips, and city tours.
📖 Need more trip details? Check out our Musandam Visa Guide page for everything you need to know before you sail!
Cancellation Policy:
- There will be no charges for cancellations notified 48 hours prior to the departure.
- There will be no reimbursement if you do not show up for the trip for any reason.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled departure time are non-refundable, and the booking deposit will not be refunded.
- The company reserves the right to cancel the trip due to weather, unforeseen circumstances, or government orders and will reimburse the deposit amount.
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