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Wadi Shab is a truly magical place that is made even more amazing with a little local knowledge.  To get there from Muscat, no 4WD required.  Head along the road to Sur and not long after Fins Beach, take a turn off (slipway) to the right for Wadi Shab or Tiwi Village - it is signposted.  Head down under the road and turn left to go underneath the highway.  When you come out from under the bridge, do not turn immediately right, cross this road and turn right immediately after it.  Follow this road through the village and down the steep hill to the causeway.  When you cross over the causeway, turn right and park under the highway.

Once you have reached here, you need to take a boat across to the other bank in order to walk up the Wadi.  It costs 300 baisa (about 80 US cents).  Try to have small change for this - you would be lucky if these guys carried change for a 10, let alone anything bigger.  Check what time the last boat goes back - it changes with the season.

Once you are across, there is a long but rewarding walk ahead.  Luckily there are lots of stunning pools to take a dip in along the way.  In 2012, Red Bull held the finals of the Cliff Diving Championships here.  Eventually, the walk kind of stops at the water's edge.  There is just a rock wall in front of you and a beach of smooth rock to enter the wadi.  This is where it is time to get wet.  You will need a waterproof bag if you are carrying valuables and I strongly recommend water shoes of some kind.

Keep following the wadi upstream.  There will be some climbing over rocks and up small gravelly waterfalls and some swimming.  How much will depend on the current water level.

You will reach a rock wall in front of you and the wadi just seems to appear out of it.  There are now only 2 ways to go - back where you came from - or through the wall.  There is a crack in the middle of the wall.  Go to where this "meets" the water.  If the water level is high, it will be all the way up and the only way through is to swim under rock.  This is without a doubt dangerous going in blind and one of my least favourite things.  I won't do this.  If the water level is low enough, which it always has been for me, you can "swim" under, with enough room to get your head through, so you can both see and breathe - a much safer option.  You can use your hands on the rock to propel you through.

What do you do all of this for...?  You are now in a cave with a waterfall.  It is partially open at the top, so it is shady rather than dark and the locals have fixed a rope up through the waterfall so you can climb up and jump in.  With so many other options further down river for jumping in or stopping in the shade by the water, this may seem like a lot, but it is truly beautiful.

Note:  Take plenty of drinking water, sunscreen, hat and energy food.  It is warm even in winter - especially if you are from colder climes.

But most of all - enjoy!  And don't be surprised if there are some local lads around eager to show you the way!
Wadi Shab is a truly magical place that is made even more amazing with a little local knowledge.  To get there from Muscat, no 4WD required.  Head along the road to Sur and not long after Fins Beach, take a turn off (slipway) to the right for Wadi Shab or Tiwi Village - it is signposted.  Head down under the road and turn left to go underneath the highway.  When you come out from under the bridge, do not turn immediately right, cross this road and turn right immediately after it.  Follow this road through the village and down the steep hill to the causeway.  When you cross over the causeway, turn right and park under the highway.

Once you have reached here, you need to take a boat across to the other bank in order to walk up the Wadi.  It costs 300 baisa (about 80 US cents).  Try to have small change for this - you would be lucky if these guys carried change for a 10, let alone anything bigger.  Check what time the last boat goes back - it changes with the season.

Once you are across, there is a long but rewarding walk ahead.  Luckily there are lots of stunning pools to take a dip in along the way.  In 2012, Red Bull held the finals of the Cliff Diving Championships here.  Eventually, the walk kind of stops at the water's edge.  There is just a rock wall in front of you and a beach of smooth rock to enter the wadi.  This is where it is time to get wet.  You will need a waterproof bag if you are carrying valuables and I strongly recommend water shoes of some kind.

Keep following the wadi upstream.  There will be some climbing over rocks and up small gravelly waterfalls and some swimming.  How much will depend on the current water level.

You will reach a rock wall in front of you and the wadi just seems to appear out of it.  There are now only 2 ways to go - back where you came from - or through the wall.  There is a crack in the middle of the wall.  Go to where this "meets" the water.  If the water level is high, it will be all the way up and the only way through is to swim under rock.  This is without a doubt dangerous going in blind and one of my least favourite things.  I won't do this.  If the water level is low enough, which it always has been for me, you can "swim" under, with enough room to get your head through, so you can both see and breathe - a much safer option.  You can use your hands on the rock to propel you through.

What do you do all of this for...?  You are now in a cave with a waterfall.  It is partially open at the top, so it is shady rather than dark and the locals have fixed a rope up through the waterfall so you can climb up and jump in.  With so many other options further down river for jumping in or stopping in the shade by the water, this may seem like a lot, but it is truly beautiful.

Note:  Take plenty of drinking water, sunscreen, hat and energy food.  It is warm even in winter - especially if you are from colder climes.

But most of all - enjoy!  And don't be surprised if there are some local lads around eager to show you the way!

Wat kun je allemaal doen in Ash Shab?

Ontdek samen met Expedia hoe je kunt genieten van het beste dat Ash Shab te bieden heeft! Als je van plan bent om Ash Shab te bezoeken, kunnen wij je laten zien wat de mooiste en best bezochte bezienswaardigheden zijn en je helpen om de meest interessante activiteiten en excursies te vinden. Of je nu lekker met je gezin naar Ash Shab reist, een romantische trip voor twee wilt maken of een zakelijk bezoek brengt, wij zorgen ervoor dat je je optimaal kunt voorbereiden op een onvergetelijke vakantie die aan al je verwachtingen voldoet.

Bezienswaardigheden in Ash Shab

Ash Shab biedt talloze leuke bezienswaardigheden. Wij kunnen je helpen bij het vinden van de beste accommodaties in Ash Shab en laten je zien wat de mooiste plekjes zijn in de buurt van je hotel en de omliggende omgeving. Zo weet je precies waar je heen moet, wat er te zien is en wanneer. Bekijk alle bezienswaardigheden in een handig overzicht zodat je maximaal van je vakantie kunt genieten. Wij zorgen ervoor jij je geen zorgen hoeft te maken dat je iets mist.

Als je van plan bent om Ash Shab te bezoeken, bekijk dan eens onze handige gidsen met een beschrijving van alle bezienswaardigheden in de regio zodat je voor je vertrek alvast alle leuke excursies kunt plannen. Ash Shab heeft voor elk wat wils. Dus of je je nu wilt uitleven tijdens een actieve zomervakantie, je relatie wilt vieren met een romantisch rendez-vous of jezelf wilt verwennen met een ontspannen tripje naar een resort, je zult je in Ash Shab zeker kunnen vermaken.

Evenementen in Ash Shab

Wil je je tijdens je verblijf graag onderdompelen in de lokale cultuur? Bekijk dan voor je op reis gaat of er tijdens je verblijf leuke evenementen in Ash Shab plaatsvinden. Van festivals tot lokale folklore, bepalen wat een bezoekje waard is in Ash Shab kan veel kostbare tijd opslokken. Met onze hulp plan je je vakantie echter eenvoudiger dan ooit. Wat je ook wilt doen, of je nu een gezinsvakantie in de buitenlucht wilt, de plaatselijke keuken van Ash Shab wilt ontdekken of jezelf wilt onderdompelen in kunst & cultuur, dankzij onze gidsen met alle evenementen van Ash Shab geniet je gegarandeerd van een zorgeloze vakantie, in welk seizoen je ook komt. Fijne vakantie!


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