Season
Green Turtle Nesting at Ras Al Jinz
Meet a green turtle by torchlight as she nests at dawn
Green Turtle Nesting at Ras Al Jinz is a travel season in Sur, Ash Sharqiyah South, Oman.
- When
- May 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027
Overview
At the easternmost tip of Arabia, endangered green turtles haul themselves up the beach at Ras Al Jinz through the night to dig nests and lay their eggs, one of the most important nesting sites in the whole Indian Ocean. Turtles come ashore year-round, but the summer months bring the greatest numbers, and roughly two months after laying the hatchlings boil out of the sand and scramble for the sea. Guided dawn and evening walks from the protected reserve turn it into a bucket-list wildlife encounter wrapped in a real conservation story.
What to expect
Guided night or early-dawn walks on a strictly protected beach, warm humid summer conditions, and no guarantees, since this is wild behaviour, though sightings are reliable in peak season. Numbers are capped and flash photography is banned to protect the animals. Book the reserve visit and, ideally, stay overnight; expect a respectful, low-light, quiet experience.
Best for
Wildlife lovers, families with older children and travellers drawn to conservation experiences. Not for those wanting a flexible drop-in visit, since numbers and timings are tightly controlled.
Tips
- Book the guided walk and the reserve stay in advance; visitor numbers are limited. - No flash photography or torches: they disorient the turtles and hatchlings. - Peak laying and hatching run through the summer; year-round visits are possible but quieter. - Combine with Sur's dhow yards and the Ras Al Hadd beaches on the same eastern loop.
Where to experience it
Frequently asked questions
Guided night or early-dawn walks on a strictly protected beach, warm humid summer conditions, and no guarantees, since this is wild behaviour, though sightings are reliable in peak season. Numbers are capped and flash photography is banned to protect the animals. Book the reserve visit and, ideally, stay overnight; expect a respectful, low-light, quiet experience.