Have you ever thought about swapping the city’s din with the stillness of a desert? Even for a couple of days? Oman’s Desert Nights Camp is the ideal getaway in the desert that literally takes you far from the madding crowd
Oman is one of the finest and most picturesque countries in Arabia. From majestic mountains to beautiful beaches and verdant greenery in pockets, the country is complemented by aesthetically designed buildings. The ideal holiday destination, Oman has a number of destinations and experiences that are truly out of the ordinary.
Among our favourite getaways in Oman are desert camps. Desert Nights Camp, in Wahiba Sands, is one of the finest luxury desert camp in Oman and the perfect destination to indulge in an exciting Arabian desert adventure. The luxurious camp is only a two-hour drive away from Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The camp is sprawled across 10-acres of golden sands, secluded 11 km within the vast isolation of the Omani desert. Desert Nights Camp has 39 luxurious Bedouin-style tents with all amenities one would expect.
Each tent includes an exterior relaxing area, a living room, a spacious bedroom, and en suite bathroom. The camp has a number of activities to indulge in. This includes going for a relaxing camel ride at sunset to an adrenaline-rushing session of dune bashing and going quad bike riding through the golden-red sands of the Wahiba. Desert Nights Camp’s chefs lay out a feast of Omani delicacies every evening that is served under the starry skies.
The luxury desert camp also boasts of a recreation area, which is equipped with a mini library, a host of indoor games and a pool table and you can even watch your favourite movie on the DVD. The camp also offers a Toddler Play Area and a Children’s Indoor Playground offers climbing and riding activities. And if the adventure in you seeks more excitement then there is nothing like exploring nearby spots. This includes Wadi Bani Khalid, a visit to the old fort in Mantrib, souq tour, Bedouin family house visit, an exhilarating Trek on Dunes, and Sand Boarding to name a few.
[…] Last but not least is Oman’s famous Halwa. Prepared traditionally by many families across the Sultanate, this dessert is a healthy diet with each bite. It is made with a mixture of caramelized sugar, almonds, saffron, and cardamom. Usually accompanied by Omani Qahwa (traditional coffee), Omani Halwa is a must-have this Eid Al Adha. […]