AL KITTAT CAVE: OMAN'S VERTICAL TEST PIECE


AMAZING 150 METERS VERTICAL OPENING

Kittat Al Suwairat Cave is a spectacular and serious vertical challenge, offering one of Oman's most memorable underground experiences. The trip is centered around an unforgettable 150-meter free-hanging abseil straight into the massive main chamber.

This is strictly for experienced cavers—proven proficiency in Single-Rope Technique (SRT) is mandatory. A true test of skill and nerve, rewarded by discovering a pristine subterranean world.
TRIP DETAILS
  • Caving
    Technical Caving: Requires MANDATORY Single-Rope Technique (SRT) proficiency. The main event is the challenging 150-meter single-pitch abseil followed by horizontal exploration of the lower chamber.
  • Hike
    The Approach Hike: A strenuous 2 hour hike with significant vertical gain to reach the cave entrance. Good physical fitness is required before even starting the vertical descent.
  • Location
    Location: High in the Hajar Mountains, near Jebel Shams. The remote setting ensures an untouched and spectacular subterranean environment.
  • Season
    Crucial Safety Check: Trips are only possible during the dry season. We must check for no heavy rainfall in the preceding weeks to avoid flash flood risk in the wadi and cave system.
  • Equipment
    Equipment Provided: We supply all required equipment. Includes rope, certified SRT kit, harnesses, headlamps, descenders/ascenders, etc
  • Duration
    Duration: Full-Day Expedition (Approx. 8 Hours). Includes the long approach hike, the descent, cave exploration, and the challenging vertical ascent back out.
  • Donkey Support
    Logistics: Donkey transport is required to efficiently move heavy vertical caving gear to the remote entrance.
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