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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Wadi Shab

Tiwi, Oman

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 23 2026
Wadi Shab

A gorge with tall rock cliffs, a turquoise river, and a narrow passage to a cave with a waterfall. Visitors take a small boat across the river, then hike and swim through the pools to the cave.

Highlights

  • Hidden cave with waterfall
  • Turquoise pools along the gorge
  • Boat crossing from parking area

Good to know

  • Boat across river costs 1 OMR per person
  • Walk takes about 40 to 45 minutes
  • Boats run until 6 PM

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