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

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This 8 hours, Dhofar mountain safari tour, will take you to a magical journey to the Eastern side of Salalah, where one of best landscape of the Middle East awaits you. The most popular valley of the Dhofar Region, Wadi Darbat will be your first stop. Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfall, a spring where you can do boating (kayaking/paddle boat/motor boat) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. Taqa Castle is one of Dhofar’s most distinguished landmarks, which was built in the 19th century. Taqa Beach and Taqa city will also be covered in this tour. Sumharam Archeological site is a place where you can see the remains of an old city and a small museum is on site. Visit Tayq and Tawi Attair (bird well) sinkholes. Jabal Samhan is the highest point in Dhofar, which is above 4000 feet. From here the view is amazing and if you are lucky, you will see mountains passing below you. Anti Gravity Point and Wadi Hanna (baobab trees) also covered in the full day safari.

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Things To Know

  • 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
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast / lunch / dinner not included, but can be provided at additional cost of 5 Omani Rial per person
  • 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)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

What's included in the package

Itinerary

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Khor Ruri

This is a fascinating place, where you can see the water and birds from Sumhuram Archaeological site


Where to meet and pickup

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Additional Information

Pick and Drop from all Hotels in Salalah city

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Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 143 reviews

What do other 143 guests say about East Salalah Mountain Safari: 6-8 hours Darbat Waterfall & Samhan

NK
Nour K
5
Sep 2024
Amazing experience. Fantastic all the way. From the pickup to the final drop, it was easy and convenient. I enjoyed the trip with my tour guide, Mohammed Ali. He was just perfect. helpful, friendly, and thoughtful.
P
Prateek_N
5
Sep 2024
I visited in the last week of August. The tour guide Salim was super friendly and he stopped at various picturesque places, even out of the planned route on our request. There were five people in our group. The whole tour was amazing.
J
joefeljessicac
5
Aug 2024
Experienced the beauty of the Eastside of Salalah, met new friends from different countries. The tour was amazing; we enjoyed it a lot. Our tour guide, Mr. Ali, is so accommodating.

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Things to know

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
Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast / lunch / dinner not included, but can be provided at additional cost of 5 Omani Rial per person
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies