Wadi Darbat.
Wadi Darbat is a grassy plateau in the hills marked by Oman's largest natural permanent lake. This is the source of the estuary that flows into Khor Rori, and during a good khareef, water cascades through a series of limestone pools before tumbling over the plateau's edge in a long drop to the plain below.
In the dry months, October to May, the Jebbali tribespeople set up their camps in this area. The surrounding caves were used by the sultan’s forces, together with the British SAS, to infiltrate areas of communist insurgency in the mid-1970s. Now the most surreptitious activity you are likely to see is the scuttling away of a small, fur-clad rock hyrax (an unlikely relative of the elephant) that lives among the rocks. Chameleons share the same territory and are equally clandestine, changing colour when abashed.
Khor Al Qurm Al Sagheer and Al Kabeer.
These two lagoons are located near the Hilton Hotel Salalah in the Governorate Dhofar. They have acquired their names from the dense mangrove trees that cover the two lagoons and obscure the waters from the main road. This encourages many birds to build their nests in them. The lagoons are considered the perfect place for the bio-cycles of some micro-organisms and plants. Fish species adapted to low water salinity also live in the lagoons.
Eftalquit Hills.
Eftalquit Hills is one of the wonderful sites located south Salalah City on the way to Al Mugsail Beach.
Hills are facing the shore and from top, this site offer you beautiful view to the Indian Ocean.
Samahram Ancient City.
Located in Dhofar Governorate and is known to be part of the frankincense road. The location tells the story of an ancient civilization in Dhofar, as Samharam city and its reputed port which history dates back to 1000 BC constituted a link between Dhofar and other parts of the world,It is reported that the port acquired fame and significance since ancient history as the jars of Omani frankincense bound to Balqees the Queen of Sheba were loaded from Samharam Port, which is located east of Salalah City in the region located between Wilayt Taqa and Mirbat. The area is currently called Bokhor Rori, and it is the natural course of the known Darbat waterfalls in Dhofar governorate,The port is also known as “Moshka Port” that was prescribed in two Greek scrolls dating back to the era between the first and second centuries AD. Archeological excavations in Samharam city unearthed a number of scrolls, an old temple, coins and historical artifacts all of which indicated a close historic association with India, the countries between both rivers, and the Nile river area.
The Empty Quarter.
The Arabic name Rub al Khali means “empty quarter.” The name was given to it because it’s a huge stretch of unbroken sand desert that has bested kings, adventurers, and nomads for thousands of years. In a region defined by deserts, the Rub al Khali came to be known for being especially daunting and inhospitable. But while it might not be the place to build a town, it has become an attraction for adventurous travelers who want to experience a real natural wonder. This desert is located south-west part of the Sultanate, to the far north of the city of Salalah.
Al Mughsail Beach and Blowholes.
This beach is unlike any other in the area, with its beautiful geological formations, exotic birds and natural fountains.A half-hour drive from Salālah, Al-Mughsail Beach boasts six uninterrupted kilometers (four miles) of white sand, complete with picnic shelters and frankincense trees. Take a dip in the impossibly clear turquoise waters or watch fisherfolk pilot traditional dhows offshore. A walk through Al-Marnif Cave leads to Al-Mughsail’s famous blowholes at the beach’s west end. Every couple of minutes, the ground shakes and small holes in the rock erupt with deafening noise and dramatic jets of seawater.
Khor Taqa Reserve (Lagoon).
Set off with your private guide to the quaint fishing village of Taqa, known for its impressive castle. Continue to site of Khor Rori (or Sumhuram), a port from which frankincense was exported and which dates back to the 1st or 2nd century BC. Head further east to the town of Mirbat, the ancient capital of the Dhofar region dating back to the 9th century and which played an important role in Arabia’s frankincense trade. It is now a picturesque fishing village, and also known as the location of the battle where the British SAS assisted the Omani government putting down the Dhofar rebellion in 1972. Continue to the tomb of Mohamed bin Ali, who died in 1135, and is housed in a twin-domed structure is a fine example of medieval architecture. You will return to Salalah via Ain Razat (only on Thursdays and Fridays) where manicured gardens are fed by natural underground springs.
Fruits Huts.
Fruits Huts is characterized by its location in the middle of Salalah’s old neighborhoods nearby the coconut and other fruits gardens.
Al Haffa Souq.
The largest and oldest souk in Salalah is also the most chaotic, but you'll have lots of fun exploring the hundreds of stalls. There's an eclectic range of colorful kaftans and knitted caps, jewelry, perfume, rugs, ceramics, wooden handicrafts, and frankincense,Its Salalah’s beating heart, where all the colors, aromas, and stories dance in a beautiful harmony.
Al Luban Land Museum (Frankincense Land).
Well-labelled and atmospherically lit at night, the ancient ruins of Al Baleed belong to the 12th-century trading port of Zafar. Frankincense was shipped from here to India in exchange for spices. Little is known about the port’s demise, but the excellent on-site Museum of the Frankincense Land charts the area’s settlement since 2000 BC and illustrates the nation's maritime strength, including its recent renaissance. The site includes several kilometres of landscaped paths and the adjoining reed beds make for good birdwatching.
