NATURE OF WAHIBA DESERT
The best way to experience the awesome, rolling beauty and mountainous dunes of the Omani desert? Stay in the rich luxury of a contemporary Bedouin tent.
The emptiness, the sheer size and the uncompromising nature of the Wahiba desert has a romantic appeal all its own. As a visitor, you become infused with a sense of adventure by powering up the side of a mighty dune aboard an all terrain vehicle.
Make sure that Desert Night Camps in part of your experience – put it on the itinerary of your luxury, tailor-made holiday to Oman – and you’ll discover the desert has yet another dimension. You’ll be staying in a sumptuously appointed, modern day, Bedouin-style tent. Complete with canopied beds, fantastic designer bathrooms, gorgeous fabrics, local Arabian artefacts and the bewitching fragrance of frankincense and myrrh. A true ‘Arabian Nights’ experience.
DESERT NIGHTS CAMP, WAHIBA DESERT
Desert Nights Camp, At a glance
- Bedouin-style, desert encampment surrounded by timeless, golden red sands
- Choice of 24 double, tented suites, two family-sized tented suites and four standard (non-tented) rooms
- Linen canopied beds
- Extravagant en suite bathrooms
- Magnificent views over the Wahiba desert
- Gorgeous array of fine fabrics
- Private sit-outs
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Exquisite food served in luxurious enclosed or open air Two Dunes restaurant
- Shuwa barbecues around a desert campfire
- Oasis cocktail bar
For leisure and pleasure
- Romantic desert excursions
- Dune trekking
- Sand boarding and quad biking
- Tours of the historic old fort in Mantrib, the intriguing Wadi Bani Khalid and sandstone ridges
- Cultural visits to an authentic Bedouin family home
- Shopping expeditions to a busy local souk
- Powerful telescope for crystal clear star-gazing
- Traditional music from a Bedouin band and Omani oud player
- Recreation lounge
The service we received from The Ultimate Travel Company was second to none. Tania took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and helped us explore every option clearly and thoroughly. Her first-hand knowledge of Kenya and safaris made a real difference – she explained everything brilliantly. The thoughtful extras, like the travel wallet and documents, were such a lovely touch – especially for someone who loves to travel well-organised! Thank you so much. We’ll definitely be back for future adventures.
