Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole
A day of rock and water: hike between canyon walls to turquoise pools and a cave waterfall, then swim in the Bimmah Sinkhole.
- Region
- Coast south of Muscat
- Length
- One day
- Best season
- October to April
Wadi Shab is one of Oman’s most beautiful canyons: tall rock walls, palms and turquoise pools that end in a cave with a waterfall inside. On the same coast road is the Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural hollow of blue-green water that is perfect for a swim.
How the trip goes
A draft plan; the order and the times are set in the final programme.
Leave Muscat
Pick-up from your hotel and a drive down the coast.
Into the wadi
A short boat crossing at the mouth of the wadi.
Hike and swim
A guided hike to the pools; swimmers go on to the cave waterfall.
Bimmah Sinkhole
A swim in the sinkhole, then back to Muscat.
What the plan includes
DraftA draft; we send the final programme before anything is confirmed.
- Return transfer from your hotel in Muscat
- A short boat crossing at the mouth of the wadi
- A guided hike to the pools, and a swim to the cave waterfall for swimmers
- A stop and a swim at the Bimmah Sinkhole
Stops
- Wadi Shab
- Bimmah Sinkhole
What to bring
- Water shoes or sturdy sandals
- Swimwear and a towel
- A waterproof phone pouch
- Water and a light snack
Good to know
- Reaching the cave waterfall needs a swim in deep water; shallow pools are there for non-swimmers.
- Dress modestly in the villages and the wadi.
- After heavy rain the wadi can be closed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to swim on this tour?
Not for the hike and the pools; yes to reach the cave waterfall.
Is the hike hard?
The path is rocky with some ups and downs, but fine for anyone of ordinary fitness.
How much does the tour cost?
The tour is not on sale yet and no price has been set. Pre-register and we send the details when places open.
Pre-register for this tour
This tour is not on sale yet. Message us and you will hear first when places open; no payment is taken.