The Hawf Area

The Hawf Area is a nature reserve in Al Mahrah featuring terrain that rises from the coast to mountain ranges, with deep valleys cutting through the landscape. The land shows different environments stacked across the region.

The area has sheltered and sustained human communities since ancient times through its natural resources. This role as a place that supports life has remained central throughout the centuries.

Local people practice herding and farming in ways their families have done for generations, living closely with the land's seasonal patterns. These activities shape how the region is used and valued by those who call it home.

Visiting the area needs advance planning because of its protected status and remote location. Getting local authority permits and traveling with a guide familiar with the region is important for a safe visit.

Despite receiving very little rain, the land stays green and full of plant life because of thick mist and fog rolling in from June through September. This allows over 200 plant species to thrive in what would otherwise be dry country.