West Salalah (4h)

Journey through the rural beauty of the Qara mountains and the sandy beaches of Mughsayl on a half day tour of western Salalah. Visit the final resting place of the Islamic prophet Job and gaze at the unique frankincense trees as you drive towards the coast.

At a Glance

• Visit the historical tomb of an old testament prophet
• Enjoy the natural wonders of Salalah’s famed blow holes and cave
• Go to a lagoon full of beautiful flamingos and storks
• Take in the rural beauty of the Dhofar region

What You Can Expect

At the beginning you visit the Qara mountains and the Old Testamentary prophet Job’s tomb, known in these parts as Nabi Ayoub. Here the remains of the prophet can be found. Next stop is the magnificent sandy beach of Mughsayl which is outlined by sculptured cliffs and blow holes, formed into the limestone rocks. The fountains of water coming through these holes can reach a height of 30 meters. Also have a look at the Marnif cave and en-route, visit the nearby lagoon which is home to flamingos, pelicans and storks. Now you will follow one of the roads, leading up the mountains to the Yemeni border. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the limestone, volcanic mountains and gnarled frankincense trees before returning to Salalah.

What’s Included

• Private guided tour
• Entrance fees
• Tour in a saloon, 4x4 or minibus