Khareef in Salalah
Khareef tours in Salalah
Mist, waterfalls and green mountains from about late June to September — see them on a private tour with your own car and driver.
- Tours from OMR 80 · USD 208
- Wadi Darbat and Ayn Athum
- The Mughsail blowholes
- Private car or 4x4
Starting rates
Khareef tours in Salalah: prices at a glance
Quick answer: In the khareef (about late June to September), private tours of Salalah start from OMR 80 (USD 208) per vehicle for a half day (4–4.5 hours) and OMR 110 (USD 286) for a full day (9 hours) in a Toyota Fortuner (1–4 guests) — East Salalah for Wadi Darbat, Ayn Athum and Jabal Samhan, West Salalah for the Mughsail blowholes, or the city. 4x4 days such as the Jebel Safari start from OMR 115 (USD 299).
- Season: about late June to September: mist, drizzle and green mountains
- East Salalah: Taqah, Wadi Darbat, Ayn Athum and Jabal Samhan
- West Salalah: the Mughsail blowholes and beach, and Marneef Cave
- 4x4 days: Jebel Safari and Empty Quarter from OMR 115 · USD 299, Fazayah Beach from OMR 110 · USD 286
- Priced: per vehicle, not per person; subject to 5% VAT
| Tour | Vehicle | Guests | Half day from | Full day from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Salalah (Taqah, Wadi Darbat, Ayn Athum, Jabal Samhan) | Toyota Fortuner | 1–4 | OMR 80 · USD 208 | OMR 110 · USD 286 |
| West Salalah (Mughsail blowholes, Marneef Cave) | Toyota Fortuner | 1–4 | OMR 80 · USD 208 | OMR 110 · USD 286 |
| Salalah city tour | Toyota Fortuner | 1–4 | OMR 80 · USD 208 | OMR 110 · USD 286 |
| Jebel Safari (4x4) | Toyota Fortuner | 1–4 | — | OMR 115 · USD 299 |
| Fazayah Beach tour (4x4) | Toyota Fortuner | 1–4 | — | OMR 110 · USD 286 |
| Empty Quarter sunset safari (4x4) | Toyota Fortuner | 1–4 | — | OMR 115 · USD 299 |
Starting rates per vehicle in OMR and USD (subject to 5% VAT). USD shown at OMR × 2.6, rounded to the nearest dollar. Shown in a Toyota Fortuner; every vehicle class is on the Salalah private driver page. Your exact price depends on the route, hours and vehicle and is confirmed in a free quote before you book.
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When is the khareef?
The khareef is Salalah’s monsoon season, from about late June to September. Mist and drizzle turn the Dhofar mountains green, the waterfalls of Wadi Darbat flow, and visitors arrive from across the Gulf. For the full picture, read our guide to Salalah in the khareef.
East Salalah: Wadi Darbat, Ayn Athum and Jabal Samhan
The East Salalah tour follows the coast to Taqah, then climbs into the mountains: the lakes and seasonal waterfalls of Wadi Darbat, the Ayn Athum spring, the Tawi Attair sinkhole and the Jabal Samhan viewpoint — best when the cloud lifts.
West Salalah: the Mughsail blowholes
The West Salalah tour visits the tomb of Nabi Ayoub in the Al Qara mountains, then drops to Mughsail, where the sea bursts through the blowholes, and Marneef Cave.
Days in a 4x4
The Jebel Safari spends a full day in the mountains behind Salalah by 4x4. The Empty Quarter sunset safari heads north to the dunes, and the Fazayah Beach tour is best outside the khareef, when the sea is calm.
Booking in the khareef
Salalah fills up during the khareef, so book early and we hold the right vehicle for you. Want the car for your own plan? Book a private driver in Salalah by the half or full day.
Private tours start from OMR 80 (USD 208) per vehicle for a half day (4–4.5 hours) and OMR 110 (USD 286) for a full day (9 hours) in a Toyota Fortuner (1–4 guests), for East Salalah, West Salalah or the city. By 4x4, the Jebel Safari and the Empty Quarter sunset safari start from OMR 115 (USD 299) and the Fazayah Beach tour from OMR 110 (USD 286). Prices are per vehicle and subject to 5% VAT.
From about late June to September. Mist and drizzle turn the mountains green, and the waterfalls at Wadi Darbat flow.
The East Salalah tour: Taqah, Wadi Darbat, the Ayn Athum spring, the Tawi Attair sinkhole and the Jabal Samhan viewpoint.
The sea is rough during the khareef and swimming is often not safe — follow the warning flags and signs. For beach days, such as Fazayah, come outside the khareef season.
Not for the main sights, which are fine in any car. The Jebel Safari, the Fazayah Beach tour and the Empty Quarter safari run in a 4x4.