Dhofar Mountains
mountain range of Oman
Mountains · Dhofar & Salalah
Aqbat Ghuf
عقبة غف
Before you go
Facts not yet verified- Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
- 4x4 needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Entry fee Unconfirmed — check locally
- Time needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Difficulty Unconfirmed — check locally
- Family friendly Unconfirmed — check locally
6 more facts not yet verified
- Opening hours Unconfirmed — check locally
- Facilities Unconfirmed — check locally
- Drones Unconfirmed — check locally
- Dress Unconfirmed — check locally
- Wheelchair Unconfirmed — check locally
- Elevation Unconfirmed — check locally
Safety notes
- Mountain tracks can be steep with sheer drops. Check the fact box for 4x4 requirements; some routes are closed to two-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Temperatures at altitude are much lower than on the coast; carry layers and enough water for the hike.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
When to go
October–May- J
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef
High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About Aqbat Ghuf
Aqbat Ghuf is a mountain in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–May; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Aqbat ash Shaykh, Sherzawt and Dhofar Mountains.
At a glance
- Mountains · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–May (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Aqbat Ghuf?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
Is there an entry fee at Aqbat Ghuf?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
When is the best time to visit Aqbat Ghuf?
Typically October–May for mountains. High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Where is Aqbat Ghuf?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0700, 54.0100 — near Aqbat ash Shaykh, Sherzawt and Dhofar Mountains.
Experiences here
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.