Mussandam is dramatic and un-spoilt, with breathtaking natural scenery. It is called the ‘Fjords’ of the Middle East with good reason, a trip to Mussandam, is a trip your not likely to forget in a hurry. As the mountains gain altitude and drop impressively in to the Straits of Hormuz, in the surrounding areas you will see ancient settlements and rock carvings, and abandoned tombs. The country side ranges from mangroves, sea level sabkha (salt-flats), gravel plains and desert to stunning mountain scenery and the famous ‘fjords of Arabia’, where the mountains plunge steeply into the clear waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Check you have your passport with you to cross over the border, as the area is under Oman control. Therefore if you are touring the area carry your passport with you. We invite you to discover Khasab Fort, Khor Najd Beach or take a Dhow trip along the coast. You are almost guaranteed to see dolphin at any time.