25 Feb 2026 - 06 Mar 2026 (10 days)
USD4,500 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD4,500 * GBP3,589 * EUR4,330 * AUD7,225
There is little that can compare to the industry and mystery of forward-thinking Arab nations such as the Sultanate of Oman. They exemplify and tout man’s ability to master the harshest of terrain; while maintaining an utterly unique culture and proud history in the process. This is accomplished with an ease and grace that has gained the attention and marvel of the entire world. It will be our privilege to enjoy all this as the stage or backdrop for a relaxed, yet nonetheless exciting, birding adventure. While enjoying average daily temperatures of 25-32 Celsius and low humidity, migrant species from throughout the Western Palearctic and Central Asia take advantage of easy foraging and prolific groundwater at farms and oases. Eagles flock to local carcass dumps and waterfowl languish in the khawrs near the ocean and at freshwater pools in wadis. From the possibility of Grey Hypocolius to the wonders of sandgrouse flocking to drink at a remote oasis, fascinating birding experiences abound on this highly recommended tour!
Grey Hypocolius; Arabian Eagle-Owl; Pallid & Arabian Scops Owls; Omani Owl; Crab Plover; Streaked Scrub Warbler; Asian Desert Warbler; Lichtenstein’s, Chestnut-bellied, Spotted & Crowned Sandgrouse; Dunn’s, Bar-tailed & Desert Larks; Menetries’s, Hume's Leaf & Plain Leaf Warblers; Hume’s, Pied, Arabian, Variable & Red-tailed Wheatears; Bluethroat; Cream-colored Courser; Nile Valley, Shining & Palestine Sunbirds; Blackstart; Eastern Imperial Eagle; Tristram’s Starling; Yemen Serin; Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak
Arabian Oryx; Sand Gazelle; Ruppell’s Sand Fox; Arabian Golden Jackal
Sandy and scrubby desert, coastal shores, lagoons, irrigated fodder fields, oases, wooded canyons
Hot to very hot
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
Moderate to comfortable. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels. Some long drives & hot weather.
Mostly comfortable to very comfortable, one lodge is simpler but has private facilities.
Moderate to easy. Mostly open desert birding & migrant ‘traps’ of oases & farms.
Incredible desert scenery, ancient towns & historical monuments, vast camel herds, warm & accommodating people
Worthwhile to good. No dedicated hides.
I was really pleasantly surprised about every aspect of the Oman & UAE tour. Forrest Rowland did an outstanding job in every way and he has a great sense of humour. This tour exceeded my expectations. The pace was just right, accommodations and meals were of high quality, and Forrest did a great job of organizing details and making sure everything ran smoothly. He found the species that were sought and had expert knowledge of where the birds were likely to be found and when was the best time to try for them.
I was really pleasantly surprised about every aspect of the Oman & UAE tour. Forrest Rowland did an outstanding job in every way and he has a great sense of humour. This tour exceeded my expectations. The pace was just right, accommodations and meals were of high quality, and Forrest did a great job of organizing details and making sure everything ran smoothly. He found the species that were sought and had expert knowledge of where the birds were likely to be found and when was the best time to try for them.
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