Day 01
Taqah, Wadi Darbat, Tawi Attair and Jebel Samhan Safari
- 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 from June to September, you may see impressive waterfalls that 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 for 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 on the way back to the 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.
