Tour Ideas
We will present a lot of exciting ideas for tours here shortly.
Salalah
Salalah is a growing city full of contrast. There are really old parts, with houses giving evidence of a rugged past, as well as modern shopping centers and business complexes. It’s a growing city that seems to carefully try to enter the modern age without giving up on it’s proud past.
Mirbat
Mirbat is an old, sleepy little fishing town on the coast east of Salalah. It’s full of old houses, a castle, and a small harbor.
Dhofar region
The Dhofar region that surrounds Salalah is full of nice scenery and places worth visiting just because of their beauty. That the opportunity to explore some less known locations.
Wildlife
There’s plenty of wildlife in and outside of Salalah. Expect to see camels, goats, cows, and more line up on the side of the roads, outside as well as in town. Get out in the countryside and you will find plenty of birds to listen to and try to catch a glimpse of.
Tombs and mausoleums
The region has several tombs and mausoleums of people with historical importance. Arguably the best known is that of the Prophet Ayyub (Job in English). His tomb lies on a high hill top not far outside of Salalah.
Frankincense
The claim to fame of the Dhofar region besides the climate is arguably frankincense. Frankincense comes from from the resin that “bleeds” out of Frankincense trees, that is hardened and then burned, giving out a very distinctive smell. It’s believed to have special healing properties and that it can enhance spiritual experiences, but it’s most often used just as a nice smell. The region around Salalah has played an integral part of the Frankincense trade, and still today you can find many Frankincense trees there, and you can certainly buy Frankicense.
Waterfalls and streams
The natural beauty and excitement of the landscape is dramatically enhanced during the raining season - the “Khareef” - when water seems to come from everywhere, filling up streams and creating waterfalls. Unfortunately it also makes driving riskier as roads may be swept away or flooded.
Breathtaking scenery
Nature itself is one of the real attractions of Salalah and Dhofar. Take a ride around in the landscape and you’ll find breathtaking scenery around ever bend in the road.
Anti-gravity feature
On the road between Salalah and Mirbat, there is as stretch of dirt road that seem to possess some magic. If you place your car in just the right spot, it will start moving all by itself upward, against the incline of the road. Turn of the engine, put the car in neutral, and watch it move. It’s magic!
Springs
Spread around the region are many natural spring water wells, where fresh water comes out of the sides of mountains or just out of the ground, to form into streams. Often these springs are lined with orchards, gardens, and parks, where you can stop for a while and rest.
And much more
Obviously this is just a brief sample of what’s avaible. We’ll try to add to these ideas as soon as possible.