#darbat

Wadi Darbat: Touristy wadi and a waterfall you cannot afford not to visit ***

Wadi Darbat is a beautiful scenic spot for all nature lovers worth visiting especially during the Khareef (monsoon) season in Dhofar, Oman. We visited the wadi, waterfalls, and lookouts as part of our Khareef 2019 trip. During the Khareef, Wadi Darbat turns into a splendid lush green valley. While it’s the perfect spot for a little family picnic, during the Khareef the wadi is literally packed…

Samharam: frankincense port of the past and a nature reserve ***

Samharam is located at the outlet of Wadi Darbat. Is is an ancient city, now just ruins, known to be part of the frankincense road. We visited the wadi and Samharam as part of our Khareef 2019 trip. The location tells the story of an ancient civilization in Dhofar and its reliance on having access to fresh water. Samharam city and its port’s history dates back to 1000 BC, the place constituted a…

The best of Khareef 2019 – Our trip to Salalah during Khareef – Salalah, Oman

Khareef 2019 – our top 10 attractions we enjoyed during our Khareef 2019 trip. Follow the link for the full itinerary ‘Khareef attractions with a toddler in 5 days’. Note: subjective rating from * to ***** based on appeal and beauty.

Fazayah beach and lookouts – camping, lookouts, and camels ****

The road to Jebel Samhan – goats, views and clouds ****

Wadi Darbat – waterfall ***

Khor Rori Reserve

Top 10 of Khareef 2019 – Our trip to Salalah (pics only)

Our top 10 attractions, in order of appeal and beauty, we enjoyed during the Khareef 2019 trip. Full version.

1. Fazayah beach and lookouts

Fazayah beach lookout 2. Jebel Samhan

Jebel Samhan 3. Wadi Darbat

Wadi Darbat 4. Khor Rori Reserve and Samharam Old City

Samharam Old City 5. Ayn Razat and around

Ayn Razat6. Mirbat Castle and marina