Private Salalah Mountain Safari: 2100m peak and sinkhole

Six stops in one day, from cloud-level peaks to the world's biggest sinkhole

A private mountain safari in Salalah covering six hours to eight hours of driving and hiking through Dhofar's highest terrain. You start at the 2100-meter peak above the clouds, experience an anti-gravity point where the car rolls uphill in neutral, trek through a baobab jungle to a freshwater spring, visit Wadi Darbat waterfall, descend into a massive sinkhole, and finish at Samhuram, a UNESCO heritage site. An English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included. Bottled water is provided throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Salalah mountain and nature

• Visit highest point in Dhofar
• Experience anti gravity point
• Hike Baobab tree jungle to spring
• Enjoy waterfall and activities at Wadi Darbat
• See cave and large sinkhole

The experience

The tour opens at the highest point in Dhofar, where you stand at 2100 meters above sea level looking out across the entire eastern region. The altitude puts you above the clouds on a clear day. The operator notes this is a spot built for photographs. From there you drive to an anti-gravity point, a geological anomaly where the car, placed in neutral on a slope, rolls uphill instead of down. It is a physical oddity the operator describes as breaking the rules of gravity, and it happens on a real stretch of road in Salalah.

The middle of the day takes you through a baobab jungle, a rare forest of trees found only in Oman and parts of East Africa. You hike through it until you reach a natural spring, then move on to Wadi Darbat, where a waterfall drops into a valley. The waterfall area has optional activities (boat rental, zip-lining, horse riding), but the tour itself is built around seeing the water and the landscape. After that comes the sinkhole, one of the largest in the world, where you walk to the edge and photograph the depth.

The final stop is Samhuram, a UNESCO heritage site with archaeological remains. The whole route is covered in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. You get bottled water throughout the day. The operator lists this as suitable for all fitness levels, though the baobab jungle section involves a hike and the sinkhole requires walking to the rim.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• hotel pickup in at least one option.
• entry to all stops including the sinkhole, baobab jungle, Wadi Darbat, and Samhuram UNESCO site.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half Day tourGuide in English · 09:00 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours: a short day in the mountains covering Wadi Darbat, the Taqah cliff, Baobab trees and more, within a 4-hour time limit. Pickup is included

Full day TourGuide in English · 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Salalah Premium Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the full-day option if you want time to linger at Wadi Darbat and explore each stop without rushing. The half-day tour covers the same route but moves faster through each location. Both versions work for any fitness level, though the baobab jungle hike and sinkhole rim walk involve some walking on uneven ground.

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Top questions

What is the anti-gravity point in Salalah?

The anti-gravity point is a slope where a car placed in neutral rolls uphill instead of downhill. A geological anomaly the tour includes as a stop. You stay in the vehicle while it happens.

Can I do activities like zip-lining or horseback riding at Wadi Darbat?

Wadi Darbat has optional activities including boat rental, zip-lining, and horse riding available at the site, but these are separate from the tour itself and arranged on arrival.

What is Samhuram?

Samhuram is a UNESCO heritage site with archaeological remains located at the end of the tour route in Salalah.

Is the baobab jungle hike difficult?

The operator rates the tour as suitable for all fitness levels. The baobab jungle section involves hiking through the forest to reach a natural spring, but it is not described as strenuous.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs six to eight hours depending on the option you choose: a half-day or full-day version. The itinerary covers the same stops. The full day allows more time at each location.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide, and bottled water. Hotel pickup is included in at least one option. Lunch and taxes are not covered.