8-Hour Safari in Dhofar Mountains
Highlights
Salalah
nature, sightseeing, Wildlife
Group Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Take in the breathtaking panoramic views from the Taqah Plateau, roam around the wadi bed filled with cattle, and if you are lucky, enjoy cooling waterfalls! Look out for numerous birds at the Tawi Attair Sinkhole and experience a drive through the beautiful scenery of the Qara mountain range.
Itinerary
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Taqah - Wadi Darbat - Tawi Attair - Jebel Samhan
- Drive to the pretty fishing village of Taqah and stop at the Taqah Plateau above the village for panoramic views of the surrounding coast.
- Continue to Wadi Darbat, sometimes referred to as the 'evergreen wadi' due to the presence of lakes even outside the Khareef (monsoon) months. Take a stroll along the wadi bed, often busy with goats, cattle and camels. If you are there during the Khareef (usually June to September) you may see impressive waterfalls which can be up to 100 metres high.
- Next, go to the Tawi Attair Sinkhole- one of the largest sinkholes in the world at 100 metres wide and over 200 metres deep. It is also known as the 'Well of Birds', so keep an eye out for one of the many species in the area and nests in the trees.
- Continue your journey through the Jebel Samhan mountain range, stopping at a plateau almost 1,700 metres above sea level. This area is commonly referred to as the 'Grand Canyon' of the Dhofar region, offering extensive views towards the coast and neighbouring mountain ranges.
- Visit a small jungle of rare baobab trees in the mountains while going back to hotel.
- Enjoy a tasty picnic lunch and take in the fantastic views, before heading over to the adjacent Qara mountain range. Drive through the beautiful scenery, passing through local villages and stopping for photo opportunities before travelling back to Salalah in the late afternoon.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
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This is a group tour |
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