Wadi Darbat
وادي دربات
A lush valley in monsoon season, with lakes, waterfalls, herds of camels, and boat rides. It is the top attraction during the Khareef season.
Wadi Darbat lies in the mountains north of Taqah. Each year from June to September, the Indian Ocean monsoon (Khareef) brings drizzle and fog. The valley turns into a plateau of green grass, and the river gathers into lakes. At the valley mouth, a limestone cliff produces a waterfall dropping dozens of meters. Visitors can go boating, ride camels, have picnics, and see ancient caves nearby. Crowds are heavy in the rainy season, and weekends can be congested. In the dry season, the waterfall often stops flowing, but the lakes and baobab groves are still worth seeing. The valley is about 40 kilometers from central Salalah.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sumhuram (Khor Rori)
- Taqah Castle
- Ayn Athum
- Tawi Attair Sinkhole
- Ayn Hamran
- Teeq Cave (Kahf Teeq)
- Ayn Razat
- Bin Ali Tomb