Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
July
Excessively hot in the desert, this is the season of the
khareef
(rainy period) in south-
ern Oman and parts of Yemen. Regional visitors pour into the area to enjoy the con-
trast with home.
Turtle Nesting
Throughout the year, turtles return to the beach of their birth to lay their own eggs but July
is the peak season in Oman when 100 green turtles lumber up the beach at Ras al-Jinz each
night. Details at
www.rasaljinz-turtlereserve.com
.
