Jebel Samhan Viewpoint
جبل سمحان
A viewpoint in the mountains of eastern Dhofar at about 1,800 metres. Below the cliffs lie layers of mountains and the coastal plain of Mirbat.
Jebel Samhan is a limestone plateau in eastern Dhofar. Its highest point reaches about 2,100 metres, and the mountains are home to an Arabian leopard reserve. A winding road from near Mirbat leads by car to a viewpoint at the edge of the cliff. Below, hundreds of metres of sheer rock drop away, with a sweeping view of Mirbat and the Indian Ocean coastal plain. Along the way you can see baobab trees and herds of camels. The site is also close to the Tawi Atair sinkhole and Tek Cave. It is about 80 km from Salalah. The mountaintop is windy with large temperature swings, and you should stay well back from the edge where there are no railings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Teeq Cave (Kahf Teeq)
- Bin Ali Tomb
- Mirbat Castle & Old Town
- Tawi Attair Sinkhole
- Wadi Darbat
- Sumhuram (Khor Rori)
- Taqah Castle
- Ayn Athum