East Salalah Mountain Safari: 6-8 hours Darbat Waterfall & Samhan

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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396marwak
Jul 29, 2024
Wonderful - The tour was amazing and funny The tour guid ali qahoor is very informative and cooperative i like the trip and recommend it to everybody
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Asrahashmj
Jul 27, 2024
Breathtaking coast! Ask for Mohammad Ali - Amazing tour with Mohammad Ali. Also did Salalah city tour with him. He also took us to this restaurant with amazing Madhbi; so delicious. Salalah is a beautiful city and we would love to visit again.
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Dannybw4sq
Jul 21, 2024
Interesting tour with the best host! - Had a great day out despite the very foggy weather! Mohamed Ali is a legend, he was super funny, friendly and an amazing guide. He tailored the day around what we preferred and made the right suggestions for us. We were left to our own devices when we wanted and he also accompanied us where necessary. The day ran perfectly, we enjoyed the scenery and learning all about Salalah. Mohamed Ali even took us for a very tasty lunch which we all enjoyed together. Great tour and the best guide 👍🏼
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Harrisonm569
Jul 18, 2024
Once In a Lifetime Middle East Trip - Salalah - This is the essential, all in one Salalah experience. We explored the beautiful scenery that the is green luscious area has to offer in the Kharif season - to include the springs, waterfalls, rivers, and wadis. This place is unlike anything one can experience in the rest of the Gulf region. This tour gave us everything we needed and more. Mohammed Ali was an outstanding tour guide - we highly recommend his services. He is an Oman and Salalah region expert, a very safe driver, and excellent in English language. We are so happy to have booked this trip and had his service. We highly recommend!
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Basty20
Jul 18, 2024
Salalah Tour - Great tour with Mohammad Ali! Nothing beats a local touring you on his own city! Itinerary was followed and tailored greatly on our needs. Highly recommended!
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Ahsanf2020
Jul 11, 2024
Amazing Salalah Trip with Mr Mohammed Ali - Thank you for an unforgettable experience in Salalah!We had an amazing time exploring Salalah with you.I appreciate how attentive and accommodating you were throughout our tour. Your professionalism and friendliness made a big difference.Thank you for a fantastic tour.Thank you for making our Salalah trip so memorable. We had a wonderful time and learned so much from you.I highly recommend Mr Mohammed Ali for everyone.
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Dreamer55483264798
Jul 11, 2024
Perfect day up in the clouds - Such a fabulous day- breath- taking scenery 💕 Well organised- Mohammad Ali- perfect tour guide- English speaking- well informed- fun day Beaches- scenery - above the clouds- truly magical day. Came for waterfalls and green scenery - Sallah lived up to its reputation- beautiful
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Shamoail9
Jul 10, 2024
A Tour with full of memories - It was just not a Trip it was a journey of a memory where your guide ( for me Ali) is just not a guide, he was making us feel like a family. My 4 year old son was having so much fun . Every part of the tour was having the beauty.
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683zitap
Jun 19, 2024
I highly recommend for all even if just before monsoon season - We had a great experience with Ahmed, who was knowledgable, kind, very flexible for our needs and fair. Did all to make us see the most form this tour.
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L6068idrichards
Jun 17, 2024
A Wonderful Day - Abo Salim was a fantastic driver and a very knowledgeable tour guide. We ( my husband, our 12 year old son and myself) had a very interesting and good day out in the mountains of Salalah. Abo Salim took us, in a very safe way, around to all the wonderful places of the East of Salalah, and at the same time gave us great information about the history of Oman, the mountains and all the places we visited during our day tour. We highly recommend the Beautiful Salalah Tours and hopefully Abo Salim will be your guide for the day!
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