Oman National Parks - Complete List

SUMMARY FOR OMAN:
• Total Parks: 4
• Parks Listed Below: Al Saleel, Arabian Oryx, Jebel Samhan, Wadi Sareen
• Average Country Rating: 45/100

PARK NAME: Al Saleel

Country: Oman

Park ID: 2078

AVERAGE RATING: 36/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Al Saleel is a protected natural reserve known for its diverse wildlife and acacia woodland habitat. The park serves as an important refuge for Arabian gazelles and other native species. The reserve features rolling hills and wadis that support a rich ecosystem of flora and fauna typical of Oman's eastern region.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 27/100
2. INTENSITY 33/100
3. BEAUTY 35/100
4. GEOLOGY 20/100
5. PLANT LIFE 27/100
6. WILDLIFE 32/100
7. TRANQUILITY 68/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 41/100
9. SAFETY 67/100
10. HERITAGE 14/100
Classification: National Nature Reserve
Region: Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
Established: 1997
Area: 220 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Al Kamil (15 mi)

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PARK NAME: Arabian Oryx

Country: Oman

Park ID: 2079

AVERAGE RATING: 54/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is a vast protected area established to preserve the endangered Arabian Oryx. The sanctuary encompasses desert and gravel plains typical of central Oman. It represents one of the most important conservation initiatives in the Arabian Peninsula for protecting indigenous wildlife.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 74/100
2. INTENSITY 33/100
3. BEAUTY 48/100
4. GEOLOGY 31/100
5. PLANT LIFE 26/100
6. WILDLIFE 83/100
7. TRANQUILITY 79/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 30/100
9. SAFETY 63/100
10. HERITAGE 68/100
Classification: Wildlife Sanctuary
Region: Al Wusta Governorate
Established: 1994
Area: 27500 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Haima (30 mi)

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PARK NAME: Jebel Samhan

Country: Oman

Park ID: 2080

AVERAGE RATING: 46/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
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.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 42/100
2. INTENSITY 60/100
3. BEAUTY 53/100
4. GEOLOGY 63/100
5. PLANT LIFE 28/100
6. WILDLIFE 41/100
7. TRANQUILITY 76/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 22/100
9. SAFETY 54/100
10. HERITAGE 21/100
Classification: Nature Reserve
Region: Dhofar Governorate
Established: 1997
Area: 4500 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Salalah (25 mi)

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PARK NAME: Wadi Sareen

Country: Oman

Park ID: 2053

AVERAGE RATING: 42/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Wadi Sareen is a protected area known for its population of Arabian Tahr and mountain gazelles. The reserve features dramatic mountain landscapes and deep wadis characteristic of northern Oman. The area serves as an important watershed and supports diverse wildlife including several endangered species.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 34/100
2. INTENSITY 46/100
3. BEAUTY 43/100
4. GEOLOGY 52/100
5. PLANT LIFE 29/100
6. WILDLIFE 34/100
7. TRANQUILITY 67/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 38/100
9. SAFETY 58/100
10. HERITAGE 18/100
Classification: Nature Reserve
Region: Muscat Governorate
Established: 1976
Area: 800 km²
Annual Visitors: Not specified
Nearest City: Seeb (30 mi)

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