Oman & UAE - Arabian Birding Adventure 2025

01 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 (14 days)

USD5,595 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Mark Beevers

Tour price (Per person): USD5,595 * GBP4,416 * EUR5,342 * AUD8,792

Single Supplement: USD950 * GBP750 * EUR907 * AUD1,493

Our UAE & Oman birding tour takes us on an Arabian birdwatching and cultural holiday par excellence! There is little that can compare to the industry and mystery of such forward-thinking Arab nations as the United Arab Emirates and 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. In the case of these countries, 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 very relaxed and highly recommended tour!

 

Top Birds

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

Top Mammals

Arabian Oryx; Sand Gazelle; Ruppell’s Sand Fox; Arabian Golden Ja

Habitats Covered

Sandy and scrubby desert, coastal shores, lagoons, irrigated fodder fields, oases, wooded canyons

Expected Climate

Hot to very hot

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

Moderate to comfortable. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels. Some long drives & hot weather.

Accommodation

Mostly comfortable to very comfortable, one lodge is simpler but has private facilities.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to easy. Mostly open desert birding & migrant ‘traps’ of oases & farms.

Other Attractions

museums, incredible desert scenery, ancient towns & historical monuments, vast camel herds, warm & accommodating people

Photographic Opportunities

Worthwhile to good. No dedicated hides.

What our clients say about us

Forrest Rowland
JM, Oman

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.

Forrest Rowland
JM, UAE

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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