Hiking · Muscat Governorate
Wadi Al Bat — Duck Park
EasyFree entry📍 Amerat, Muscat
🗺️ 4 km⏱️ 1–2 hrs📈 Easy🌅 Best: Oct – Apr🚗 Approx. 30–40 mins from central Muscat from Muscat
About this trail
A family-friendly wadi walk in Amerat, locally known as Duck Park for the ducks that gather at its pools. The easy trail follows the wadi bed through dramatic rocky hills with shallow pools and excellent birdwatching — one of the closest nature walks to central Muscat.
Ideal for families with young children, with shallow wadi pools safe for paddling, resident wildfowl, and a scenic mountain backdrop all within 30 minutes of Muscat city centre. No technical skills required.
Trail highlights
✓Resident ducks and wildfowl at the pools
✓Dramatic rugged hills as backdrop
✓Shallow pools safe for children
✓Closest nature walk to Muscat
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🎒 What to bring
0/7 packed💧 1.5L water minimumMust
👟 Trail shoes or bootsMust
🧢 Hat and sunscreenMust
📱 Offline maps downloaded
🩹 Basic first aid kit
🍌 Light snacks
🔦 Torch if starting at dawn
📍 Location
Google Maps ↗Amerat, Muscat · Approx. 30–40 mins from central Muscat
Get directions →💡 Before you go
→Go early morning for the best birdwatching and cooler temperatures
→Popular with families — can get busy on weekend mornings
→Avoid after heavy rainfall — the wadi floods quickly
→Wear closed shoes — the wadi bed is rocky underfoot
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Ready to hit the trail?
Free — no booking needed. Bring water, wear trail shoes, start early.
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