Salalah Off-Road E-Guide: Khareef Waterfalls, Hidden Beaches, Mountain Trails

Explore Salalah the smart way with a guide designed for real driving. Every chapter gives you clear start and exit pins, decision points, and safe camps you can trust. The book covers both inland and coastal approaches from the UAE, then breaks Salalah into west, central, and east drives so you can plan 3 to 7 perfect days.

Inside you will find:

• Routes from the UAE to Salalah with coordinates, stop ideas, and time planning for inland and coastal options.
• Hidden beaches and coastal camps including Fazayah, Masood, and Shaat Hidden Beach, plus cliff viewpoints on Jabal Al Qamar.
• Khareef waterfalls and green wadis such as Wadi Darbat, Travertine Curtain, Ayn Khor, and Ayn Athum, with realistic crowd and safety notes.
• Heritage and archaeology from the frankincense trail to Ubar, Khor Rori, and Al Baleed, plus Souq Al Husn and coconut huts.
• East of Salalah highlights including Jebel Samhan, Tiwi Attair and Taiq sinkholes, Taqah, Mirbat, Gravity Hill, Baobab trees, and Wadi Sinaq.
• Essential prep for fog, rain, road closures, and camels on the road, plus packing lists and vehicle checks for Khareef conditions.

Why this guide works in the field

• Coordinates first: plug-and-go pins for trailheads, beaches, waterfalls, viewpoints, and camps.
• Balanced routes: options for sedans and 4x4s with clear difficulty and season notes.
• Stackable days: west, central, and east drives that combine into a clean multi-day plan.
• Real camps: spots assessed for space, access, and conditions with cautions where needed.

Who it is for

• UAE road trippers driving to Salalah
• Off-road explorers and photographers
• Families who want nature stops, waterfalls, and easy hikes

What you get

• Salalah Off-Road E-Guide (PDF)
• Verified routes and coordinates
• Cultural notes that add context to each stop
• Practical checklists and Khareef tips

Author's field note

Written after months on the ground in Dhofar. Every coordinate, route, and description is based on real drives to help you travel smarter and camp in the right places.

Iwona Deren - @missionoffroad