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Mountain Tour - Darbat falls, Jebel Samhan, sinkholes, baobabs

By Takamul Travel and Rent a Car
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Overview

On this private tour you will explore the most fascinating natural sites in Dhofar mountains. You will be astonished by the green nature of Wadi Darbat where you can see cascades, huge waterfall and also camel herds crossing the azure waters of Darbat river. Then you will proceed higher to the Jabal Qara mountains to reach the impressive Tawi Attair (Well of Birds) sinkhole. Over the rim of the abyss you can look down to the depth of 211 metres. Next stop on the route will be the huge canyon-like sinkhole Tayq which is one of the largest sinkholes in the world. Afterwards you will arrive to the stunning viewpoint on the edge of Samhan mountains escarpment. From the elevation of 1340 m you will have the opportunity to view the vast Dhofar plain and the sea coast. Last stop will take you to the picturesque Hinae valley where you can admire the forest of giant baobab trees.

Activity location

  • Wadi Darbat (Wilayat Taqah)
    • Taqah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wadi Darbat (Wilayat Taqah)
    • Taqah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSoft drink/Pop
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Wadi Darbat (Wilayat Taqah)
  • 50m
Enjoy a short walk in Darbat valley which boasts greenery all year round, dip your feet in azure waters of Darbat river and take a snapshot with camels or make a panoramic photo of Darbat´s huge escarpment with seasonal waterfalls.
Tayq Sinkhole
  • 30m
Walk around the edge of one of the largest sinkholes in the world. The sheer volume of 90 million cubic metres will take your breath away.
Teeq Cave and Tawi Ateer Sinkhole
  • 30m
Short walk to the edge of 211 m deep abyss in Dhofar Mountain range. Get amazed by the views to the breathtaking depth of the Tawi Attair sinkhole.
Jabal Samhan
  • 30m
You will observe the vast Dhofar plain from 1340m high viewpoint on the edge of the tremendous escarpment of Jebel Samhan mountains. You can also spot rare dragon trees in the area.
Jabal Samhan
  • 40m
Explore the baobab forest in Wadi Hinae - the only place on the Arabian peninsula where you can see the huge baobab trees.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWadi Darbat (Wilayat Taqah)
    • Taqah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWadi Darbat (Wilayat Taqah)
    • Taqah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

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