Jump to content

Search the Community

Showing results for tags 'bimma sinkhole'.

  • Search By Tags

    Type tags separated by commas.
  • Search By Author

Content Type


Forums

  • Car Enthusiasts
    • Carnity
    • Desert Champions Trophy
    • Meet up and Drives - Off-road / Scenic - Desert / Mountain
    • Motorsport
  • Car Forums & Discussion
    • Audi Car Forums in UAE
    • BMW Car Forums in UAE
    • Cadillac Car Forums in UAE
    • Chevrolet Car Forums in UAE
    • Dodge Car Forums in UAE
    • Ford Car Forums in UAE
    • GMC Car Forums in UAE
    • Honda Car Forums in UAE
    • Hyundai Car Forums in UAE
    • Infiniti Car Forums in UAE
    • Jaguar Car Forums in UAE
    • Jeep Car Forums in UAE
    • Kia Car Forums in UAE
    • Land Rover Car Forums in UAE
    • Lexus Car Forums in UAE
    • Mazda Car Forums in UAE
    • Mercedes Car Forums in UAE
    • Mini Car Forums in UAE
    • Mitsubishi Car Forums in UAE
    • Nissan Car Forums in UAE
    • Peugeot Car Forums in UAE
    • Porsche Car Forums in UAE
    • Renault Car Forums in UAE
    • Toyota Car Forums in UAE
    • Volkswagen Car Forums in UAE
    • All other Car Brands Forums in UAE
  • BMW Club UAE's Topics
  • Muscle Car Club's Muscle talks
  • New Tech's Tech Talk
  • Mud and Dirt Club's Topics
  • The Dirty Hands Cult's Topics
  • Off-Road Club's Discussions
  • Off-Road Club's Offroad Drives
  • Off-Road Club's Announcements
  • Off-Road Club's Hall of Fame
  • MBC - Mercedes-Benz Club's Merc Talk
  • RC Car Club's RC Car Talk
  • Wadi Campers's Drives & Discussions
  • Gamer's Club's List the Console you own
  • Petrolheads's Petrolheads Talks
  • Bicycle riders club's Bicyle Talks
  • Lens Lovers Club's Discussions

Categories

  • Car Buying
  • Car Care
  • Car Maintenance
  • Car Selling
  • Off-road
  • Road Safety

Categories

  • Car Dealers
    • New Cars
    • Import / Export
    • Auction Cars
    • Used Cars
    • Car Rental
  • Car Services
    • Dealer Service Center
    • Brand specific workshop
    • General Service Workshop
    • Fuel Station Quick Lube
    • Car Insurance
  • Car Spare Parts
    • Dealer Parts Center
    • Spare Parts / Accessories
    • Tires / Wheels
    • Used Parts / Scrap Yard
  • Car Care Services
    • Car Wash / Polishing
    • Tinting / Protection
    • Car Modifications
    • Car Upholstery
    • Recovery / Breakdown

Categories

  • Car wash
  • Spare parts
  • Car servicing

Categories

  • Audi
  • Bentley
  • BMW
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chrysler
  • Daihatsu
  • Dodge
  • Ferrari
  • Ford
  • GMC
  • Honda
  • Hummer
  • Hyundai
  • Infiniti
  • Jaguar
  • Jeep
  • Kia
  • Lamborghini
  • Land Rover
  • Lexus
  • Lincoln
  • Maserati
  • Mazda
  • McLaren
  • Mercedes
  • Mini
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Peugeot
  • Porsche
  • Renault
  • Rolls Royce
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo

Categories

  • Powertrain Codes
    • Fuel and Air Metering Codes
    • Ignition System or Misfire Codes
    • Auxiliary Emission Controls Codes
    • Vehicle Speed and Idle Control Codes
    • Computer Output Circuit Codes
    • Transmission (Gearbox) Codes
    • Hybrid Propulsion Codes
  • Chassis Codes
    • Generic OBD2 Codes
    • Vehicle Manufacturer Specific Codes
  • Body Codes
    • Generic OBD2 Codes
    • Vehicle Manufacturer Specific Codes
  • User Network Codes
    • Generic OBD2 Codes
    • Vehicle Manufacturer Specific Codes

Categories

  • Records

Product Groups

  • Carnity Ads
  • Advertisements
  • Carnity Points System
  • Desert Driving Course
  • Business Promotion
  • Private Drive
  • Events
  • Branded Merchandise
  • Rescheduling fees
  • Ads
  • Test

Calendars

  • Carnity Events Calendar
  • BMW Club UAE's Events Calendar
  • Muscle Car Club's Events
  • Off-Road Club's Events Calendar
  • Lens Lovers Club's Events

Blogs

  • Carnity Hub
  • BMW Club UAE's BMW Club UAE Blog
  • Lens Lovers Club's Blog

Find results in...

Find results that contain...


Date Created

  • Start

    End


Last Updated

  • Start

    End


Filter by number of...

Joined

  • Start

    End


Group


Off-road Rank


Interests


Location


My Car


Designation


Expertise


Instagram


YouTube


Facebook


X


Website

Found 1 result

  1. As i have now visited Oman for the second year in a row, i wanted to start this topic with describing the wadis and places i visited, and my experiences. There are lots of other wadis and things to see and do, but i will just mention the ones i visited and give a brief explanation on what they are about. Once you google the specific areas you will find hundreds of photos and more information. https://www.omantripper.com/ Above mentioned site has really nice information on the topic. The best season to visit Oman is between Mid-October to March as the temperatures become enjoyable. Visting the Musandam protectorate is also nice and I will post a topic on this one later. Trip to Oman preparation * Arrange your visas online in advance. https://evisa.rop.gov.om/. Visa on arrival is not allowed anymore from what i've heard. * Make sure your car insurance has Oman coverage. If not ,you will need to purchase one at the border itself (bit of a hassle). * Do not carry alcohol or other items which you would not be able to travel into UAE/Oman. Drones are not allowed. * Make sure the car is registered under your name and that the driver is part of the travel group. * Make sure your car is in proper technical condition. Pass by your mechanic to have all fluids checked before leaving. Check your tyre pressure, and verify if the spare wheel is OK. * Top up the fuel regularly to avoid running empty. There are nowadays more and more petrol stations, but some remote areas will require a long drive to find one. Wadi preparation Visiting a wadi is a fantastic thing to do with family and friends, but you have to come prepared if you want to experience it fully. You will need the following: Cap or hat to protect you from the sun as well as sunscreen Food, snacks and plenty of drinking water. Swimming clothes and towel.. Sturdy footwear with good grips: something that can get wet and you may need to swim with (old sneakers or water shoes from Decathlon will do). Life jackets for the children. Camera and water proof bag: In many places you will need to swim in the pools to go from one place to another. We used the Decathlon waterproof special zip lock bag that you can put around your neck, that holds your phone and car keys. Other items that can get wet can be put in a rucksack. It is recommended to arrive in the early morning (7-8am). The more touristical wadis can get very busy after 10am. Dress respectfully: bikinis and cleavage are not really well accepted. When you enter a wadi and see the first water pool, do not think that this is the end of your destination. A wadi is a stream that can sometimes be kilometres long and involve hiking or driving till the end. Ask around and the locals will gladly show you the sweet spots. Camping preparation If you're planning on camping, be aware of the following: * You can freely camp on the beaches, but many of them have pebbles, so take an air mattress. * Be careful when roaming around the bushes at night. There are snakes and scorpions around. Long pants and closed shoes are recommended. I had a very very close encounter with a viper recently. * Do not camp in the wadis. There is risk of flooding and you will never make it out in time once a storm hits you. * Do not camp near river beds or stagnant water: mosquitos will be having the time of their lives devouring you or attacking you. These are the places we visited on our 2018 and 2019 trip: Wadi Shab Wadi Shab parking area: 22.839733, 59.247116 You can easily park underneath the bridge, and a small boat will carry you across the river where the adventure starts. You can choose between following the walking path, or using the wadi pools to swim from one side to the other. The reward is at the very end where you can swim in a cave. This is a perfect wadi to start with. Its family friendly, not too crazy adventurous, and you can decide for yourself how far you want to go. You do not need a 4x4. Wadi Tiwi and Mibam Village My personal favorite wadi that makes you truly feel you are in another world. You will need a 4x4 to navigate through the very steep and narrow village road. You will be greeted by the local youth that will offer to give you a hand carrying your bags, assist your children, and show you the most beautiful places. We had 3 local boys that really helped us out and were the perfect guides. Once you reach the village, you have to descend along the terraces where you will see banana trees, mango trees, and many others. The biggest reward is at the bottom where you can swim in a huge caved area with lush greeneries and waterfalls. Reaching the bottom is not possible with children. Its a tricky descend and climb where the locals will give you a hand, but in theory this is the kind of thing where you would need some climbing gear and safety ropes. Picture below shows idiot me doing without climbing gear but with help from a guide. Starting point: 22.822144, 59.258530 Bimma Sinkhole 23.036267, 59.071988 This is a sinkhole near the coast, and nearby Wadi Tiwi and Wadi Shab. It's a small circular lake with turquoise waters, approx. 20m deep. If you stick your feet in the water, the little fishies will give you a free foot scrub There is a play park next to it, so the kids can enjoy while you have some snacks. Wadi Al Arbeieen Starting Point: 23.078278, 59.045630 This wadi involves a very nice winding road, where you will need a 4x4 to venture through the water passings and river beds. They are not very deep so a regular SUV or 4x4 will manage. It's about a 20mins drive to the actual parking. The wadi is consisting out of nice water pools where you can take a dip, or you can go for a walk around the area. Wadi Bani Khalid This wadi is very popular among the tourists, so it is recommended to arrive early. It has many beautiful water pools, and the more adventurous people can go a bit further into a bat cave (Muqil Cave). Other things to see and do in Oman: Muscat: Capital of Oman. Visit the souqs or some of the historical buildings or just stay overnight to catch up on some sleep. The beach is also nice. Nizwa: was originally part of the trip, but we left it out because of lack of time. Apparently it is an old historical town, nice to to for a stroll or eat at the local restaurants. Sur: As we visited the Ras Al Jinz Turtle reserve, we stayed into a nearby hotel in Sur. The Sur Plaza Hotel was a welcoming place and the comfort of a real bed and shower is a bliss after the camping activities. Sur is a calm town with some nice forts and watch towers. Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve: Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve محمية راس الجنز Ras al Jinz، Sur, Oman +968 9655 0606 https://goo.gl/maps/asetNTxmVGeDE9FH8 Definitely worth a visit to see the turtles hatching in the sand and going back into the ocean. Beautiful building with hotel and facilities. Nice restaurant with buffet. We went for the evening visit that started at 8:30pm. The most beautiful thing I saw that night was the night sky. The moon was not out and it was pitch black in that area. Reply with your feedback, questions, or information! Let’s share the best spots for this winter season !
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Terms of use