Oman · Geological Wonders

Samhan Mountain Summit Safari: full day tour with Lunch & Vistas

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Salalah. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day safari through the mountain landscapes of Dhofar
  • 02 Visit Wadi Darbat, one of the region’s best-known natural spots
  • 03 See the dramatic sinkholes of Tawi Attair and Teeq
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views from Jabal Samhan
  • 05 Experience the rare giant baobab trees in Wadi Hinnah
  • 06 Stop at the unusual anti-gravity point
  • 07 Outdoor lunch box with bottled water and soft drinks included
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salalah by air-conditioned vehicle

Discover the dramatic mountain landscapes of Dhofar on a full-day safari to Jabal Samhan. Travel from Salalah into a striking world of lush wadis, towering limestone formations, deep sinkholes, and high escarpments, with scenic stops that showcase the region’s natural beauty and geological wonders.

Along the way, visit Wadi Darbat, the sinkholes of Tawi Attair and Teeq, the giant baobab trees of Wadi Hinnah, and the curious anti-gravity point. The day is rounded out with sweeping summit vistas, cool mountain air, and an outdoor lunch with bottled water and soft drinks included.

Discover the dramatic mountain landscapes of Dhofar on a full-day safari to Jabal Samhan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Salalah, Mirbat
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Wadi (valley) Darbat

First stop will be Wadi (valley) Darbat. This valley is the most well-known, delightful and grand nature spot in the region. It is among the best 2 spots visited by travellers every year in Dhofar and an ideal spot for a vital day, particularly with your family. The valley is celebrated with its spring that has a characteristic underground water shaping a lovely lake. There are numerous occasional engaging water exercises, particularly after monsoon time, like, pedal kayaking, speedboats and kayak pontoons. The spot has a rich environment, numerous wonderful little regular falls and a lovely climate where you can have magnificent crisp loosening up time. Likewise, Many local people's herds can be frequently observed around, such as, camels, caws and goats.

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Day 02

Sinkhole of Tawi Attair

Your following stop is 20 minutes' drive up from Darbat valley and through the field open countryside of Jaballi settlement (Mountain Locals) to the sinkhole of Tawi Attair, known locally as “well of birds”. It is an impressive topology karst of limestone formation with a 211 m depth – like 60-floor high building. Your guide will explain to you about it and take you to the view point spot, where you will notice many flying birds echoes and around the opening as there a big number nestling in the walls of this giant limestone plateau. This place is just a natural miracle.

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Day 03

Teeq Cave and Sinkhole

Your next stop is another amazing geographical phenomena. Teeq cave and sinkhole. The capacity of the Teeq Sinkhole is about 975 thousand cubic metres. Its diameter is between 130 to 150 metres and its depth is 211 metres. There is a deep cave near the top of the crater and its size is approximately 170 thousand cubic meters and has no less than 6 entrances, the largest of which is the entrance and the western wall and can be seen from the top of the crater where one can reach it through small paths that can be seen from the main path through which you can view the great scenes of the pit. 

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Day 04

Jabal (mountain) Samhan

Jabal (mountain) Samhan in Dhofar region of the Sultanate of Oman encompasses a track of limestone highlands, rising steeply from the coastal plain and sloping more gently towards the north. The Jabal, or mountain, has a 1,500 m escarpment which overlooks the Zalawt foothills and the plain of the Marbat - Sadh peninsula. Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve consists of an array of barren, scalloped peaks separated by deep wadis (valleys) and canyons. These deep wadis contain rare and unique plants such as Caralluma sp. and Anogeissus dhofarica. Most of the wadis contain water pools where the rare wild animals like the Leopard, Ibex, Gazelle, Striped Hyena, Foxes and Wolves come to drink.

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Day 05

Wadi (valley) Hinnah

Situated at the middle of Wadi (valley) Hinnah at Samhan mountain, your next stop is to experience the unique giant Tabaldi Baobab Trees, also "scientifically known as dansonia digitata”. With its rare unique giant form, baobab tree, locally known as Ankiji or Al Mashwa, is definitely an interesting type of tree . There are about 200 Baobab trees in Dhofar, which can get up to 25 m tall and a width of diameter up to 2m. These amazing trees are usually seen in Africa (mostly in Madagascar). Get your chance to take memorable photos and experience such rare type of habitat.

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Day 06

Anti gravity point.

Your next stop is a few minutes down the hills of Hinna valley to the controversial gravity point. A natural mysteries phenomena that leaves you astonished. A bleak stretch of road that go against gravity as you put your car in Neutral gear it will simply appear moving uphill, in a mind blowing scene. A real phenomena to experience yourself.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Salalah. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle + hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Local, knowledgeable guide
  • Out door Lunch (lunch box) + bottled water & soft drinks
  • (If Any)

What's Not Included

  • Snacks beyond lunch or drinks outside those provided
  • Personal expenses, gratuities
  • What you need for comfort: sun hat, jacket (mountain can be cool), good walking shoes

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or vegetarian preferences, please let us know at the time of booking so we can accommodate your needs.
  • We pick up travellers from any place in the region

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Salalah.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Salalah.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Salalah..

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