Ras Al Jinz for photographers

Ras Al Jinz works for photographers with some planning.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve was established by Royal Decree in 1996 to protect green turtle nesting beaches on Oman's east coast. Its visitor centre houses a museum and lodging, and runs the guided beach tours.

Why Ras Al Jinz for photographers?

• Chances to photograph sea turtles and birdlife.
• The best light is in the first hour after sunrise and the last before sunset.

What awaits you in Ras Al Jinz

• Watching endangered green turtles lay their eggs
• Guided night and dawn beach tours
• Ras Al Jinz Turtle Centre, opened in 2008
• On-site rooms and eco-tents
• The Ras Al Hadd coast, the easternmost point of the Arabian Peninsula

Wildlife you may encounter: sea turtles and birdlife.

Suggested time on the ground: 1 to 1 days. The reserve is at Ras Al Hadd on the east coast near Sur, about 3–4 hours by road from Muscat airport. Nesting turtles can only be watched at night on guided tours from the visitor centre; booking ahead is advised, especially in summer.

When to go

The best period overall is June to September.

Peak green turtle nesting; hundreds of turtles can come ashore in a single night.

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• Khor Al Adaid Qatar
• Sharqiya Sands Oman
• Liwa United Arab Emirates
• Empty Quarter Saudi Arabia
• Sir Bani Yas Island United Arab Emirates
• AlUla Saudi Arabia

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Sources: Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve (official) · Omran – Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve · Oman Observer – The birthing phenomenon in Ras al Jinz · Weather Spark – Sur climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.