A full day excursion to the highest mountain of Dhofar; Jebel Samhan Mountains
Start the tour in the morning by 4X4 vehicles, on a full day safari into the Dhofar Mountains.
Drive through the scenic village of Taqah making a photo stop at the spectacular Taqah beach.
Then drive into the ‘ever green Wadi Darbat’ for a relaxing stroll along the Wadi bed, surrounded by herds of Camels, Goats & Cattle. In the Khareef season (monsoon period), one could also witness an almost 100m natural Water-Fall, spreading its ‘tentacles’ into numerous lakes & lush green Vegetation.
Next stop is one of the world’s largest Sink Holes (211 m deep & 150 m in diameter), situated at Tawi Attair – also known as the “Well of Birds”, who frequent this location, the year through.
Continue journey into the mountain range of Jebel Samhan to a breathtaking plateau at a height of almost 1700m. This location is commonly known as the ‘Grand Canyon’ of Dhofar, gives one a complete view of the east coast to the one side & the vast ‘Qara’ mountain range to the other.
You will be hosted to a sumptuous picnic lunch during this tour.
After lunch continue the journey from the plateau into the adjacent ‘Qara’ mountain range & drive through scenic Jebali villages & landscape, with numerous photo stops at interesting locations.
Return to the hotel.
Tour Code: SEF07
Minimum participants: 01
Tour starts: 8:30 daily
Duration: ca. 7 hours
Availability: All year round
Guided Tour? Yes
Languages: English. (German, French, Italian on request for private tours)
Vehicle type: 4×4 Jeep
Sun screen Steady shoes Hat
This tour involves walking over rough and inclined ground No Entry Fees required at the places of visits Maximum number of Passengers in a vehicle should be 4, due to the safety regulations
Please ensure you dress respectfully during the ride
We can help select your international and domestic flights
Extensions / Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged with supplementary charges
We pick you up for daily excursions from Salalah and Taqa hotels. Pick up from other areas is at additional cost