Monsoon, Caves and Sinkholes | Khareef Season in Salalah, Oman feat Yemen Option

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 pm UTC+04:00

Dubai International Airport | Garhoud

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Monsoon, Caves and Sinkholes | Khareef Season in Salalah, Oman feat Yemen Option
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Salalah is famous for its spectacular microclimate in the summer. In direct translation from arabic, Khareef means an autumn, however in fact it is a drizzle, fog that turns area into a tropical paradise with verdant landscapes, mist shrouded mountains, gurgling streams and flowing wadis. Monsoon typically arrives in mid June, by the time we travel greenery should be in bloom, temperature around 25C and you ll have a serious trouble to believe that you are still in the Middle East.
We have compiled the most unique Salalah spots into the weekend trip in a way that each and every one is very different from another to make you wow! and crave to stay there for longer.
Dhofar mountains are spectacular on its own with the high cliffs of 800-1500 mtrs, massive wadis and the geological limestone faults called Sinkholes. We will be travelling from one point to the other in rented 4WDs and stay in the hotel (double sharing).
The flight schedule accommodates the whole weekend, with departure at 15.50 hrs on Friday and return on Sunday, 20.40 hrs.
We are also including unique opportunity to see Khareef in Yemen, as Option on DAY 01.
Friday - Departure
Meeting at T2 at 14:00 for a departure at 16:00, check in to our beach hotel and discover surroundings.
Saturday - Western Dhofar
Wadi Affar
Short hike through a gorgeous wadi, usually camel pastures, all the way to striking shores with rugged waves.
Exploration of Mughsayl Cliffs
This area resembles the shores of Ireland or New Zealand: high cliffs blasted by ocean waves. We will trek along the shore and if weather allows we will climb to the peak for the stunning views of surrounding bays.
and some more....
However you can also choose a visit in Yemen city of Hawf (full DAY 01).
Sunday - exploration of Eastern Dhofar
Taiq Sinkhole & Cave - This impressive geological formation is in fact a fault in a limestone plateau. We will explore the wadi alike area and reach the spacious cave. Its also the thir biggest sinkhole of its kind in the world. Some more on sinkholes theory here. http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC2DVJB_what-is-your-take-on-taiq
Tawi Attair Sinkhole - smaller but much more moist and green sinkhole. Its a 150 mtrs scramble down to the home of countless birds and hanging gardens.
If time allows we will explore Jebel Samhan peak.
Galleries from our trips:
https://www.meetup.com/trekkup/photos/26308972/
https://www.meetup.com/trekkup/photos/26456810/
https://vimeo.com/175967033
Level of difficulty: easy to moderate during rain. Available for fit beginners.
Activities: trekking.
Duration: weekend
Accommodation & meals: beach resort - double sharing, meals included except Friday dinner.
Requirements: daypack, hat, sunscreen, trekking shoes, walking poles, mosquito repellent, swimming gear, swimming shoes.
Cost: 3320 AED incl. flights until AUG 09th
Yemen Option: 4450 AED incl. flights (excl. cost of Yemen visa on arrival).
Cost valid until July 15th.
Excluded: any costs related to visas, insurance, meals on Friday.
See yah in Salalah x
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