Wadi Ash Shab Resort Oman

I consider it a day of relentless trek, real swim across multiple pools of waters, a passage through a narrow opening to get to a submerged cave, a waterfall and a suspended rope challenge!

Wadi Shab is one of the most visited wadis in Oman since it is not very far from the capital Muscat; it is quietly accessible even with a saloon car. The place has a very welcoming entrance with a bridge across a calm river of which you may need to take a boat ride to cross.  There are a villagers right at the entrance who will take you by their boat to cross the river for OMR 1 and that includes a ride back at the end of the day.

Crossing the river on a boat ride is just the start of the day long adventures. Being a couch potato and a desk bug all these years, the kilometers of trekking across rugged boulders of rocks, palm groves and cliffs was a breath-grasping experience. After all walking intensely is great form of exercise so then I committed myself to the task. 

The trek took almost an hour alongside with many visitors, families, and adventurers who were just as busy as we are exploring the place.

After the long hike, you need to swim for about 45 minutes across different pools of fresh waters in between rocks and cliffs to get to the entrance of the cave. The cave entrance has a very narrow opening of which only your head can fit and you may need to swim under the water or angle your body to get through. Inside the cave is a crisp waterfall with a suspended rope on a God-knows-what to get you on a diving spot so you can dive to the waters from a fairly high altitude. 

Definitely not everyone can make it to the cave since waters are deep that requires real swimming skills; and more walks to get from one pool of water to another, while stepping on rough and smooth pebble rocks that are seemingly intended to hurt your feet but you don't have a choice because you want to get through!

Before starting your journey to Wadi Shab, make sure to take with you bottles of waters, caps, sunglasses and sunscreens, proper hiking sneakers, light foods and extra clothes should you decide to swim. If you would like to capture photos while swimming to the cave as the views are extremely beautiful, take a waterproof bag to keep your camera or waterproof camera with you. 

That is, when you have decided to spend your free time on adventures, "life after all, is one big adventure".

On another note, following a grass collector on a hike gives a sense of calmness and serenity. 

               

Finally hitting our boat ride back to the other side of the river, back to the parking area.

How about a Youtube channel for adventure videos? Let's see how far can I take it forward.

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Have great adventure times. Till next! Ciao!