Caves & Sinkholes · Eastern Province
Ghar al Kahafah
غار الكهفة
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — dark, damp and uneven underfoot Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Older children — dark and slippery Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Closed shoes with grip and one warm layer; caves stay cool. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 152 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Lava tubes and limestone sinkholes here are unlit, unmarked and often entered over loose rock above a drop. Look from the rim; going down is a caving trip, not a visit.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 2 h 36 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 218 km
- 2 h 46 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 231 km
- 5 h 10 mfrom Riyadh · 470 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
The lava-field caves and the limestone sinkholes are reached across open ground with no shade; the approach sets the season, not the cave.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Ghar al Kahafah
Ghar al Kahafah is a cave or sinkhole in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. 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 November–March. Nearby: Zibarat Quhdiyah, King Abdulaziz Palace and Zibarat Munifah.
At a glance
- Caves & Sinkholes · Eastern Province
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ghar al Kahafah?
Typically November–March for caves & sinkholes. The lava-field caves and the limestone sinkholes are reached across open ground with no shade; the approach sets the season, not the cave.
How long do I need at Ghar al Kahafah?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Ghar al Kahafah?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Ghar al Kahafah?
About 152 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Ghar al Kahafah?
In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 27.4089, 48.2905 — near Zibarat Quhdiyah, King Abdulaziz Palace and Zibarat Munifah.
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