Jebel Harim Mountain Safari: 4WD to Oman's Highest Peak

Climb to the top of Musandam and see the mountains meet the sea

A private 4WD mountain safari from Khasab that ascends Jebel Harim (2,087 meters), the highest peak in Musandam, with stops at a prehistoric fossil site, the Sayh Plateau Bedouin village and Khor Al Najd fjord viewpoint. Choose a half-day or full-day trip. Both include an English- and Arabic-speaking driver/guide, hotel pickup within Khasab, and refreshments throughout. Lunch is included on the full-day option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jebel Harim Mountain Safari Experience

• Ascend Jebel Harim peak
• Visit prehistoric fossil site
• Explore Sayh Plateau and Bedouin village
• View Khor Najd fjord

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel in Khasab and driven into the Musandam Peninsula's raw mountain terrain in a private 4WD Sequoia that holds a maximum of 4–5 guests. The vehicle climbs toward Jebel Harim, the highest peak in the range, where the panoramic views open across the entire Hajar Mountain range and the deep valleys below. On the way up, you stop at a prehistoric fossil site where rocks are naturally embedded with millions-of-years-old shells, fish and clams from ancient marine life.

The Sayh Plateau sits at 1,100 meters above sea level and holds a traditional Bedouin village where stone-built houses and mountain agriculture show how people have lived here for centuries. From there, the route leads to Khor Al Najd, a fjord viewpoint where the rugged mountains drop to turquoise water: the kind of vista that stops a conversation. Throughout the day, you're given fresh fruits, mineral water, juices and soft drinks. On the full-day option, lunch is included.

The half-day trip runs around four hours. The full-day extends the time and deepens the experience. Your guide speaks English and Arabic, so questions about the landscape, the fossils or the local heritage get answered as you go. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for mountain conditions: temperature and wind shift with elevation.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Khasab.
• private 4WD vehicle with a maximum of 4–5 guests.
• English- and Arabic-speaking driver/guide.
• fresh fruits and refreshments (mineral water, juices, soft drinks) throughout the tour.
• lunch on the full-day option only.

Options for this experience

2 options

Mountain Safari, Half DayGuide in English · 10:00A half-day mountain safari to Jebel Harim in our 4WD vehicle

Mountain Safari, Full DayGuide in English · 10:00Lasts 6 hours; includes a picnic lunch, soft drinks and fruit, traveling in a Toyota Sequoia 4WD

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Musandam Sea Adventure Travel & Tourism

Is this one for you?The private vehicle and small group size suit travelers who want to move at their own pace and ask questions without a schedule set by larger groups. Choose the half-day if you have a free afternoon. Pick the full-day if you want lunch included and time to linger at the plateau and fjord viewpoint.

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Top questions

What is Jebel Harim and why does the tour climb it?

Jebel Harim is the highest peak in Musandam at 2,087 meters above sea level. The climb gives you bird's-eye panoramic views of the entire Hajar Mountain range and the dramatic deep valleys that define the peninsula's geography.

What will I see at Khor Al Najd?

Khor Al Najd is a fjord viewpoint where the rugged mountains meet the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. It's one of the most photographed vistas in Oman and the place where the landscape changes from rock to water in a single frame.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks during the tour?

Lunch is included only on the full-day Mountain Safari option. Both half-day and full-day tours include fresh fruits and refreshments (mineral water, juices and soft drinks) throughout the drive.

How many people fit in the vehicle, and is the guide English-speaking?

The private 4WD Sequoia holds a maximum of 4–5 guests, keeping the group small and comfortable. Your driver/guide speaks both English and Arabic.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Khasab are included in the tour price. The driver collects you and returns you to your accommodation.

What is the Sayh Plateau, and what will I find there?

The Sayh Plateau sits at 1,100 meters above sea level and is home to a traditional Bedouin village with centuries-old stone-built houses. It offers a direct look at how mountain communities have lived and farmed in this terrain for generations.