Sports and leisure activities Nizwa And The Western Hajar

The trailhead is next to the Sama Heights Resort at 1,900 m, and the finish line is at 3,000 m on the summit of Jebel Shams. Set off early in the morning and never go it alone. This trail is well signposted with the tricolour markings that are ubiquitous in Oman and presents no particular difficulty, but it is a long way with many ascents and descents. At an altitude of 2,900 m, you reach the military zone on your left. Continue along the path to the right to reach the summit at 3,000 m, where you'll find the orientation table.

The starting point of this good hike, called Trek Al Aarkoub or Persian stairs (in reference to the many existing steps), is in the village of Imti, about 9 km from Izki. The start of the trek is at an altitude of 670 m and is well indicated on Google Map. This hike is for experienced walkers with good footwear. Remember to protect yourself from the heat (sunscreen, cap) and plan to set off early in the morning, as the 1,000 m elevation gain requires almost a full day's walk, including breaks and unforeseen circumstances.

At the start, head towards the Wadi and follow the red arrows. Shortly afterwards, you'll come across the famous tricolour markers that serve as signposts for the sultanate's hiking trails. From the start of the trek up to an altitude of around 1,350 m, the route is mainly made up of steps carved in stone and therefore relatively easy to climb. After that, there are no more steps and the trail becomes steeper and harder to find. But there are always the tricolour markers pointing the way. The trail continues into the Jabal Akhdar up to an altitude of 2,000 metres, taking you to the Saiq plateau, where the scenery is breathtaking.

Take plenty of water with you, never set off alone, and bring a first-aid kit and an anti-venom kit, as minor accidents can happen (scratches, ankle sprains...) and it's not uncommon to come across wasps or snakes (very shy) in these mountainous parts.

The first of its kind in the Sultanate, this adventure park is located in the heart of the vast DusitD2 Naseem Resort. On 8,000 m² of climbing walls, ropes, obstacles and more, you can expend your energy and exercise your climbing, jumping and balancing skills. It's fun for all levels, with 3 courses adapted to different age groups: the 12-obstacle green course for 7-10 year-olds, the blue course for 11-15 year-olds, and the red course for over-16s. There's also a climbing wall for 6-year-olds and a large zip line for 11-year-olds.