Bee Story
"The busy Bee has no time for sorrow”
The specialist bee-keepers of northern Oman have great skill in obtaining honey and propagating bee colonies in a sustainable manner. They follow a traditional and unique method of beekeeping where the hives are inside hollowed-out palm trunks (tubls) instead of boxes stacked as a huge pile...
Let’s Bee Happy Today!
So let’s “bee happy” today! And find out what are Nahels and Abutuwaiqs and many more “sweet truths” about beekeeping in Oman. Remember the Arabic proverb, “When you shoot an arrow of truth, dip its point in honey!”
The beekeepers are braving seasonal changes due to global warming and air pollution as well as fighting predators to keep the centuries-old sweet tradition buzzing.
Their spirit is an embodiment of pure loyalty and commitment to an occupation practiced since ancient times in Oman.
The specialist bee-keepers of northern Oman have great skill in obtaining honey and propagating bee colonies in a sustainable manner. They follow a traditional and unique method of beekeeping where the hives are inside hollowed-out palm trunks (tubls) instead of boxes stacked as a huge pile. This is to help bees survive extreme climatic conditions,
Join us in our humble effort to support this community in sustaining their livelihood, and their tradition.
Type of Tour: Day-Trip ex-Muscat (May be added to suitable round- trips)
Highlights: Learn about different types of bees in Oman; the difference in their size and the quality and colour of the honey they produce and of course the price of different type of honey!
Good to Know: Seasonal tour. 4WD trip. You may combine this with a visit to Nakhl Fort or the beautiful mountain village of Wakan.
