Whales and Dolphins
About 20 types of whale have been sighted in the waters of Oman so far. Only rarely is it possible to see a whale from the beach. Dolphins, however, regularly swim alongside fishing and excursion boats.
Of the round 80 known types of whale, about 20 have been sighted in the waters of Oman so far. While many of them are resident in the Indian Ocean, others only appear at certain times of the year. Those most frequently seen are the sperm-whale and the humpback whale. In order to see a whale, a lot of luck and patience is required along with a boat trip out onto the sea. Only rarely is it possible to see a whale from the beach.
Dolphins, however, can be spotted more easily, especially in the south of Oman: a slow, panoramic look out onto the sea from the long coastal beaches is recommended. On the Musandam peninsula, however, they regularly accompany the fishing and excursion boats.
Georg Popp
What makes this travel guide so special? This book is a product of the long-term personal friendship between the authors, Mr Georg Popp and Mr Juma Al-Maskari and their continuing fascination with the Sultanate of Oman. Combining their insights from European and Omani perspectives, they have produced a guide which is as much about culture and history as it is a practical guide for planning your itinerary.
