Goodwill perfumes the air at this nature reserve located in Sur, Oman. Priority is given to the preservation of the lives of sea turtles and it is an abundance of life indeed. The Sultanate of Oman is the second largest country in the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates on the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west and Yemen on the southwest. It is not a difficult task to find top hotels in Oman as most prominent towns in Oman have such luxurious hotels. As you are heading towards the region of Sur, Sur Plaza Hotel would seem the best option. It should be on the top of your list of Oman hotels. It is time to divert your attention to the beautiful creatures on the move. Also watch closely, as they seemingly effortlessly bring life to the world.
Ras Al-Jinz Turtle Reserve was established in 1996 as a joint project between the Ras Al- Jinz national nature reserve and the Ras al Hadd national scenic reserve. Their intention was to facilitate the well- being of sea turtles in their natural habitat. It is quite astounding as the protected area is 120 square kilometers with a 45 kilometer coastline.
Explore this territory with the guidance of experts. The turtle reserve organizes night and early morning excursions that enable you to direct your prying eyes towards the nesting sea green turtles. You are certainly privy to one of their most private activities. Make sure you don’t disturb them in any way. Don’t we all need our privacy? The turtle reserve also raises awareness regarding human induced threats; hence, Ras Al- Jinz Turtle Reserve makes sure that your presence is hardly felt.
The reserve is also precious for a completely different reason. Within the reserve ancient fisher villages have been found. The historical implications of these sites and the relics that have been excavated tell tales of the Oman’s trading past. Be on the lookout for this fishing village that will be of great interest to anyone who treasures the past.
Most importantly, cherish the company of the giant turtles strolling on the sands!
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
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