Hiking · Al Sharqiyah Governorate
Wadi Shab
ModerateFree entry📍 Tiwi, Al Sharqiyah
🗺️ 6 km⏱️ 3–4 hrs📈 Moderate🌅 Best: Oct – Apr🚗 Approx. 1.5 hrs from Muscat from Muscat
About this trail
Oman's most iconic wadi hike. A short boat crossing leads to a canyon walk with three crystal-clear swimming pools. Ends at a hidden cave with a waterfall inside — completely unmissable.
The cave at the end is reached by swimming through a narrow gorge. Inside, a small waterfall cascades into a turquoise pool that feels entirely secret from the world outside.
Trail highlights
✓Hidden cave waterfall
✓Three swimming pools
✓Canyon walls
✓Boat crossing at entrance
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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 ↗Tiwi, Al Sharqiyah · Approx. 1.5 hrs from Muscat
Get directions →💡 Before you go
→Go on a weekday — weekends are very crowded
→Bring a dry bag for your phone — you will get wet
→The boat crossing costs OMR 0.500 per person
→No facilities — take food and water for the full day
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Ready to hit the trail?
Free — no booking needed. Bring water, wear trail shoes, start early.
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