Khor Rori
archaeological site in Oman
Wildlife & Reserves · Dhofar & Salalah
Khawr Taqah Reserve
محمية خور طاقة
Photo: Ichthyaetus hemprichii, juvenile, Taqah, Oman 1.jpg · christoph_moning · CC BY 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
Facts not yet verified- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- 4x4 needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Entry fee Unconfirmed — check locally
- Time needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Difficulty Unconfirmed — check locally
- Family friendly Unconfirmed — check locally
6 more facts not yet verified
- Opening hours Unconfirmed — check locally
- Facilities Unconfirmed — check locally
- Drones Unconfirmed — check locally
- Dress Unconfirmed — check locally
- Wheelchair Unconfirmed — check locally
- Elevation Unconfirmed — check locally
Safety notes
- Keep distance from wildlife, no feeding, no drones over reserves unless permitted, and follow the reserve's own rules.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef
Turtle nesting peaks in summer at Ras Al Jinz — the exception to the cool-season rule. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About Khawr Taqah Reserve
Khawr Taqah Reserve is a nature reserve in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Taqah Fort, Taqah Public Garden and Khawr Sawli Reserve.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Khawr Taqah Reserve?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
Is there an entry fee at Khawr Taqah Reserve?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
When is the best time to visit Khawr Taqah Reserve?
Typically October–April for wildlife & Reserves. Turtle nesting peaks in summer at Ras Al Jinz — the exception to the cool-season rule. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Where is Khawr Taqah Reserve?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0368, 54.3709 — near Taqah Fort, Taqah Public Garden and Khawr Sawli Reserve.
Experiences here
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.