Leave the roads; take the trails

Leave the roads; take the trails

Are nature reserves adding to Oman's tourist attractions? What more can be done to make these a haven for biodiversity and attract tourists?Muscat – Oman’s nature reserves, with their picturesque landscapes, diverse wildlife, camping sites and diving facilities, offer unique opportunities to explore nature and underwater marvels.

The sultanate has added three more nature reserves taking the total to 30. Are nature reserves adding to the tourist attractions in the country? What more can be done to make these a haven for biodiversity and attract tourists? Here is what Muscat Daily readers said –

Nasser al Adawi, Brand manager

To improve biodiversity and attract more tourists, Oman can add well-marked trails, offer guided tours, and provide educational programmes about local wildlife. Eco-friendly facilities and proper marketing will also help make these reserves more appealing to visitors.

Sweta Sinha, Homemaker

Oman can provide personalised activities such as wildlife photography tours and conservation workshops at these nature reserves to woo more visitors.

Aijaz Khan, Educator and entrepreneur

The nature reserves in the sultanate do attract tourists. However, it’s important to focus on enhancing facilities in existing reserves rather than adding new ones. This can be done by offering facilities for birdwatching, viewing rare animals, staying in treehouses, hiking, paid