Jebel Samhan

Oman

Jebel Samhan

LocationOman
RegionDhofar Governorate
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates17.1500°, 54.9330°
Established1997
Area4500
Nearest CitySalalah (25 mi)
Major CityMuscat (500 mi)

About Jebel Samhan

Jebel Samhan Nature Reserve is home to one of the last populations of Arabian leopards in the wild. The reserve consists of dramatic limestone cliffs and plateaus reaching heights of over 2,000 meters. The area experiences unique climatic conditions during the khareef (monsoon) season, creating a distinct ecosystem.