Samhan Mountain Safari with Lunch (Experience Dhofar Highest Peak)

Enjoy a Half Day Mountain Safari tour exploring the highlights Dhofar mountain range (Samhan Mountain). Arrive at the fascinating Darbat Valley cascades as you might also spot the wondering locals’ herds of camels, cattle and gouts at the valley as you drive to the sinkhole of Tawi Attair district. Get your opportunity to view the enormous Tawi Attair Sinkhole or so called "birds well". (Diameter is 130 -150 m and 211 m depth) View this phenomenal natural hole. After that, drive further up to the ultimate highest point of Dhofari mountains (Jabal Samhan), get a panoramic view at a height of 1,100 metres above sea level. Enjoy a refreshing lunch. Drive back and stop at the baobab tree valley and experience this rare and giant tree. proceed to the phenomena of zero gravity point. Lastly, driving back and stop at Taqah cliff overlooking the Indian ocean and then visit Borj Al asker old fort converted to a museum). very interesting sites. Back to start point and end of the tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Wadi Darbat, Oman

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 travelers 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 mansoon 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: حفرة اذابة اعتير, Unnamed Road, Oman، 4H75+J79, Kizetakhayf, Oman

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 Twitters around the opening as there a big number nestling in the walls of this giant limestone plateau. This place is just a natural miracle.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jabal Samhan, Salalah Oman

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Baobab Trees | أشجار التبلدي, 1703'13.2"N 5436'35., 8, Oman

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Earth Gravity Controversial, Mirbat, Salalah 211 Oman

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Taqah View Point, Taqah Oman

Then, you will experience the spectacular rocky cliff situated at the end of Taqah coastline. The cliff is around 15 meter height and beautifully overlooking the Indian ocean and Taqah city. It is simply a breath-taking viewpoint, where you will be as you reach to the top feel the refreshing ocean breeze, have some mind relaxing moments and of course capture a memorable photo at this astonishing viewpoint. Additionally, there is a high chance of spotting the aquatic mammals of Dolphins plying underneath the cliff in an amazing view. Superb Place.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Taqah Fort (Burj Al-Askar) | قلعة طاقة (برج العسكر), Unnamed Road, 29RV+3XX، ولاية طاقة، Oman

One of the famous Forts with a unique design that stands witness to the ancient history of the town of Taqah. The fort was built during the reign of Sultan Taimur bin Faisal Al Said (1913-1932), and its construction was intended to protect the city and its inhabitants. Currently, this old fort has been converted into a tourist site and refurbished with many facilities by a local Omani company. it includes a mini museum (locals' heritage), overlooking nice balcony, cafe and restaurant. The fort is located at a high cliff overlooking the old Taqah ruins.

Entry fees 1 OMR = 0.385 USD (optional)

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 4 To 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up travellers from any place in the region

Airports

• Salalah Airport, Salalah Oman

Ports

• Salalah Port, WXRW+H5R, Raysut, Oman

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Soda/Pop
• All Fees and Taxes
• Lunch

Não Incluído

• Gratuities
• anything else not mentioned in inclusion

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