East Salalah Mountain Safari: Experience Jebel Samhan, Darbat Waterfall, and Baobab Trees
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Taqah
Embark on an 8-hour mountain safari in East Salalah and discover the breathtaking landscapes of Jebel Samhan, Darbat Waterfall, and Baobab Trees. Explore ancient sites, visit sinkholes, and marvel at the stunning views from the highest point in Dhofar.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Taqah Beach - Although Taqa is famous for its castle but Taqa has a great beach also and is a great spot for birds watching. The view of Taqa city is great from the beach side.
  • بيت كوفان التراثي Koofan Heritage House - This is old house, entrance inside is optional if you want to pay. It is good from outside as well. The place has a souvenir shop as well.
  • Taqah Castle - Taqa Castle is one of Dhofar’s most distinguished landmarks, which was built in the 19th century. Its walls were constructed from solid blocks of ‘Taqa Stone’, a local limestone material composed chiefly of fossilized shells and corals. You can see the well, roofless jail, formal sitting area also known as majlis, bedrooms, kitchen and stores. In these areas you will see traditional weaponry, jewelry, every day household items and fascinating traditional colorful pieces of clothes.
  • Wadi Darbat - Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfalls (if its there at the time of your visit), a spring where you can do pedal boating, kayaking and motor boating (boating at own cost) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. A trip to Salalah is incomplete without visiting this beautiful valley and it is one of the most visited place in Dhofar Region. You can do trekking from one point of the valley to another.
  • Teeq Cave and Tawi Ateer Sinkhole - Tawi Atair Sinkhole Oman is the most famous sinkhole in the Dhofar (Dofar) governorate. There is a trek to go to the down side of the sinkhole, but requires you to be physically fit to go down. The upward trek needs good health.
  • Jabal Samhan - Jabal Samhan is the highest point in Dhofar region, which is above 4000 feet. From here the view is amazing and if you are lucky, you will see mountains passing below you. It’s a perfect place for a recording timelapse and taking photographs of clouds being over it.
  • 3J35+J7M - Wadi Hannah (also called wadi Hinna) has Baobab trees, natural water pool and waterfall of Ayn Hasheer.
  • Earth Gravity Controversial - This is a magnetic hill in Dhofar, commonly known as Anti Gravity Point, where car travels up hill on Netural Gear
  • Sumhuram Old City - Sumhuram Archeological site is an ancient city, which was once used to trade Frankinscene to the world. The ruins sit atop a small hill above the tranquil waters of Khor Rori and was build in 3rd century BC. This is also known to be a place of Queen Sheeba Palace.

There is a walking track to cover the site on foot. It’s a great walk and you can see the birds and water at Khor Rori, which is visible from this area.

There is also a gallery - Sumhuram Archaeological Galley where the artifacts excavated from this site are displayed.

  • Khor Ruri - This is a fascinating place, where you can see the water and birds from Sumhuram Archaeological site
What's Included
  • Transport by private vehicle: 4x4 AC Car for up to 6 PAX, Mini Van / Coaster for 7 or more adults
  • Bottled water
  • Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport
  • Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Boating (Paddle & Kayak 3 OMR for 2pax / Motor 5 OMR for 6 pax)
  • Entrance fees to Sumhuram Archaeological site (OMR 3 / Person) and / or Taqa Castle (OMR 3 / Person)
  • Entrance fees to Koofan House and / or Burj Al Aksar (OMR 1 each per person)
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting 8-hour journey through Dhofar mountains, heading to the eastern flank of Salalah where breathtaking Middle Eastern landscapes await your discovery.

Our first destination is Wadi Darbat, the most sought-after valley in the Dhofar region. Here we’ll marvel at a seasonal waterfall and a lively spring where you can enjoy boating activities (kayaking/paddle boat/motor boat) with a picturesque view of the Jabal Qara mountain series.

Witness one of Dhofar’s iconic historic landmarks, Taqa Castle, constructed in the 19th century. The tour also includes an exploration of the Taqa beach and city.

Sumharam Archeological site is next, where we’ll discover remnants of an ancient city and pay a visit to an onsite museum.

Explore the majestic Tayq and Tawi Attair (bird well) sinkholes.

Jabal Samhan, towering over 4000 feet and the highest point in Dhofar, promises panoramic views that might even include mountains passing below if fortune smiles upon us.

The tour rounds off with visits to the Anti Gravity Point and Wadi Hanna, home to charming baobab trees, as part of the all-day safari.

  • This is a private tour DAILY and if you need a group tour, that is available once a week.
  • Guide availability in some European languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Polish, are limited in numbers and might not be available for your tour date. In such situations, an English-speaking guide with an Omani license will be arranged for your tour.
Location
Taqah Beach
Unnamed Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G5609qugrantm
May 21, 2024
Woop woop!! - Views were amazing! Guide was super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! Entire experience was just exceptional! Literally felt like waking up from a pleasant dream!
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Crina
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing experience, definitely recommended - Amazing experience and even more amazing tour guide - شكرا Abo Salim 😁 for keeping up with my 1000 pictures/videos and questions. As solo traveler might be difficult to find tours around Salalah for an acceptable price. I was a bit disappointed and almost given up when I’ve found this agency offering to share the tour with another person for a reasonable price. I would however recommend to visit during khareef season when the nature comes to life with green trees and waterfalls - July - August
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Curious673166
Apr 27, 2024
April Salalah - A great tour, beautiful scenery, well organized Special thanks to our guide Mohammed Ali, who did a great job We’ll definitely be back in August to see the waterfalls and green mountains
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13eddyi
Apr 19, 2024
Great Tour and Guide - The tour guide Abo Salim was very welcoming and took great care of our needs. At some spots we were a bit faster and at some slower. In the end of the day, Abo took us back to a Museum that we wanted to see in more detail. The tour overall has interesting major landmarks and was worth it for me. As a general remark, note that waterfalls are only flowing and trees are only green in monsoon time.
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Sanju2205
Apr 13, 2024
Awesome - Our tour guide Mr Mohamed Ali was gem of a person , very accommodating and always keen to provide info of the places visiting , going out of the way always . Highly recommended
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Kellyf466
Apr 10, 2024
Beautiful East Salalah - East Salah is very beautiful and diverse. On the way you will encounter many camel friends. Landscapes and beaches are stunning! Taqa city is also very unique with its typical round houses. Abo Salim was our tour guide and he was so friendly and informative! We learned a lot of things about Salalah and Oman. I highly recommend any trip with him.
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Jen040269
Apr 4, 2024
An excellent tour of Eastern Salalah - We booked the Eastern Salalah tour as a family of three; two adults and our seventeen year old son . Our guide was Mohammed. We were picked up promptly at the arranged time . The vehicle was clean, cool and comfortable. During the tour we visited a number of interesting sites on the itenary, including Wadi Dharbat, gravity point, the sinkhole and Jabal Samhan. The pace was excellent and we were able to explore at our leisure without feeling pressured. We also made several unscheduled stops as Mohammed pointed out interesting sights such as a desert rose plant or a camel feeding on cedar fruit. Mohammed was extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture and environment of Salalah. His interest and depth of knowledge made him an excellent guide. As the tour was a full day,
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Alexb469
Mar 28, 2024
Informative and beautiful day - A fantastic day with our brilliant tour guide Abu Salim. He was knowledgeable and informative, without being overbearing , sharing interesting information about the specific sites on our tour and also the Dofar region in general. The Taqah fort, although needing extra payment to go in, was interesting to see the historical way of life. The Wādī Darbaat as the final stop was absolutely breathtaking and has sold us on returning in the Khareef season!
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Camper532620
Mar 9, 2024
Best way to experience Salalah - Great day trip to discover all of Salalah. We saw beautiful landscapes, culture, and history! The guide Ali Qahoor has been amazing - highly recommended
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Maxmood2
Feb 28, 2024
Nice tour to get to know the area! - Very nice tour with top guide Massalam. Good way to get an impression of the area! Comfortable jeep and good German. Would love to do it again!!
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