Snake Canyon, locally known as Seer Al Zamah, is a world famous destination for canyoning. The canyon "snakes" it's way through Wadi Bani Awf with breathtaking cliffs, narrow adventurous paths, blue pools, steep rappels and big jumps into blue pools.
Depending on the water level there is even a swim thru, a short duck through a passage completely under water.

There are 2 forks to Snake Canyon. Our regular trip takes the right fork of the canyon, the longest, steepest and narrowest fork. It is necessary to downclimb ropes, abseil and some jumps.

The left fork starts in a different location and is gentler introduction to canyoning and then meets the right fork before continuing to the village of Al Zamah. We also offer this from time to time.

The track towards Snake Canyon is narrow, steep, precipitous and loose and a 4WD is a must. We organise the shuttle between the start and the end of the canyon as the return journey can be walked on the track but would take 2 hours.

Part way along the canyon we stop for snacks and a drink and of course to take pictures. A waterproof phone and camera is mandatory. During the winter months the canyon is definitely not hot and can be extremely cold so either a dry bag with warm clothes or wetsuit is advisable. You will get wet whatever the season.
Footwear with adequate ankle support and a suitable sole for slippery rocks. Remember you have to swim with them.
Don’t forget to take an extra set of cloth which we leave at the exit for the returning trip.


The nearby area and plateaus are also perfect for camping. We offer weekends either camping or at the local guest houses in the mountains run by local Omanis as well as trekking in the Hajar mountains.


Weekend extension
The weekend here in Oman is Friday and Saturday. On Saturdays we usually do Snake Canyon. See questions for further details and staying for 2 nights.

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