7th Hole Stargazing
A 120 meter rope descent into one of the great caves of the Selma Plateau. No experience needed: a full day of training comes first, and the nights are set for dark skies.
Available
Departure: 6 to 9 January 2027.
Tour-type
Adventure
Meeting point
Husaak Adventures | Oman, Muscat
279 / Per Person
About the Experience
The 7th Hole is one of a chain of caves cut into the Selma Plateau, part of a system that runs beneath it. On this trip you go down into it on rope, 120 meters in all, and explore the chamber below. You do not need to have done this before. We camp on the plateau and spend the whole second day training with ropes, harnesses, and ascenders until the moves are second nature. The descent comes on day three. The plateau sits far from any town, and we run this trip on a moonless weekend, so the sky over camp is as dark as it gets.
What to Bring
Hiking boots with ankle support, thick socks, warm layers for cold nights on the plateau, a day pack, two headlamps with spare batteries, a 2 liter water bottle, gloves, sunscreen, and any personal medication. Bring your own sleeping bag and mat, or rent both from us for OMR 15.
Level: Medium / Hard
Ticket Prices
Itinerary
Day 1. Meet at our center in Muscat and drive to the Selma Plateau. Set up camp, dinner by the fire, and the first night under the stars. Day 2. Training day. Ropes, harnesses, and ascending and descending techniques, practiced until you are confident. Dinner at camp. Day 3. The descent. Gear up, go down 120 meters into the 7th Hole, explore the cave, and climb back out in the afternoon. Dinner by the fire. Day 4. Breakfast at camp, pack up, and drive back to Muscat.
This Trip Includes:
4x4 transport from and to our center in Muscat
HUSAAKERS who guide the whole trip
Nights of wild camping, with tents and camp kit
Full rope training and all caving equipment
Meals, snacks, and drinking water throughout
All entry fees and permits
Frequently asked questions
No. The whole second day is training, and you only make the descent once your guide is happy with your technique.