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A truly authentic desert experience wrapped in Omani hospitality. The tents are comfortable with solar lights and mozzie nets just in case - although we experienced none. Each tent has its own open air bathroom which is extremely clean and also each tent has a little outdoor seating area - a nice touch. The camp sits at the base of the largest dune in the area and offers shade but also the challenge of climbing to see sunset and sunrise. Meals are good and food is plentiful. What makes this camp stand out is the Omani owner's engagement with his guests (perfect English), his concern for their comfort and expectations and his obvious care of the environment. Dune bashing, camel rides and star gazing are available but no hard sell. Sitting round the fire after dinner with new friends was special. There were no highlights - it was all wonderful. Thank you Humaid.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip:Each one is special and you feel like the only people in the world
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This desert experience was the highlight of our trip to Oman and exceeded all expectations! The camp is located in a remote location at the base of the highest dune in this part of the desert The bedoin style tents are both perfectly suited to the environment and very comfortable. The food was ample and well prepared. The dune driving experience was remarkable as was the camel ride. But what made this experience even more exceptional was the owner and host. This camp is owned and run by a man who is indigenous to the area. And he speaks perfect English! His generous spirit and warmth were very special indeed!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Friendly host and attentive employees who do their very best for the guests. The camp is located further into the desert, so you are not bothered by dim lighting from villages or other camps. It is beautifully situated, next to one of the higher dunes in the desert, nice at sunrise or sunset.
The host will pick you up or accompany you with your car to the camp so you don't have to worry about how to get there (we had a 4x4 and could drive behind him, which was free. If you don't have a 4x4, he offers a transfer for a fee). He will give you a nice Omani welcome with dates, fruit and coffee and a conversation, very nice to be able to ask all our questions about Omani culture and life in Oman.
This is a smaller camp, without major luxuries, which felt like a more authentic desert experience to us. (Shower water was cold before, but we didn't mind that, we don't go to the desert for great luxury)
The food was very well prepared and delicious! We have not lacked anything here. Recommended!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We arrived at the Wahiba Desert Retreat Camp with two 4x4s together with our guide Alì and before arriving at the Camp, without warning us, he made us try the fabulous experience of Dune Bashing, that is, riding the dunes, crossing them, surfing them on board the off-road vehicle. It was very exciting and the drivers were very good. At the Camp they welcomed us with fruit and tea, we rested for a moment, unloaded our luggage and then immediately set off on the dunes to enjoy a magnificent sunset. The sand in this type of desert is very compact and the dunes are easy to climb, even if it is still tiring, but once at the top, waiting for the sunset is priceless. The camp tents are well equipped, an LED tablet allows a dim light, the advice is to always carry a torch with you when you know you will have to stay in the desert at night. Outside each tent there is a bathroom and a private area with a carpet on which to lie down to enjoy a magnificent sky of stars. Dinner was basic, but excellent, same for breakfast the next morning. After dinner they lit a fire, around which they chatted and drank tea. No animation, no typical music, I honestly didn't expect them, but looking back I think that a bit of Omani music around the fire increases the atmosphere of the desert experience. We stayed at the end of October, in this period we highly recommend a night in the desert
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Portare sempre con sè: 1 torcia, 1 felpa grossa ed eventualmente un giubbotto tecnico sottile ma...
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We stayed with our family of 4 and had a great time. The experience was magical. The camp was surrounded by large majestic dunes in an isolated area of the desert. The host and other guests were very friendly which made for a great atmosphere in the camp. This stay made for a unique, relaxing and fun time !
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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You are picked up at a gas station and drive into the desert behind the owner. A small SUV with front-wheel drive can also drive there. The tent was small, the double bed fits in, but not much space otherwise. There was a small seating area at the tent. To see the sunset or sunrise you have to climb up a large dune. If you want you can go camel riding for 20 minutes for around 20 OMR (= around 50 €). I think that's too expensive. - Dinner and breakfast are in an open tent, original.
Didn't like it · Dinner and breakfast were rather simple, but OK.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We were two couples, from Germany and USA looking for a desert experience. We were not disappointed.
The location is incredible and the camp sites are well designed and comfortable. Homed provided us with warm hospitality, a good meal, a beautiful sunset hike and stargazing afterwards. The beds were comfortable and clean. Very quiet. No bugs and bathrooms good. In the morning a sunrise hike and a filling breakfast fallowed by camel rides.
Everything was according to plan and price. Not about luxury or sitting around staring at phones. We would definitely do it again and stay longer. A good trip would be two nights with a day trip to Wadi Bani Khalid for swimming in the heat of the day. So highly recommended and many thanks to Homed and his capable staff.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Authentic experience, no frills to distract from the beautiful location. Sustainable: solar panels to pump water from his own well deep under the ground. The water is used for the bathroom facilities in the camp. The owner also shares the water with local camel farmers, so their camels can drink.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Very friendly owner offers transport in case you are not travelling by 4WD. No mobile phone...
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Very nice camp. Dinner and breakfast were included and delicious, with something for everyone. The camp owner takes a lot of time for his guests and is happy to talk about life in Oman. We were very satisfied and we really enjoyed it!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We spend the new year's eve over there... For this special evening,THEY just more than double the capacity of the camp (40 tents instead of 16). So, the toilets and bathrooms were shared and never cleaned... The camel tour was overbooked (last tour at dark, the rest postponed to the next day at 7AM) We were "invited" to get our evening meal at a fixed time :from 6 pm to 7pm. At 7 pm we were "invited" to leave the restaurant for the next group and the same for the third one... So we were sitting around a fire outside... with an instant coffee....Since they increased the capacity , the could manage to get at least music or something for that special evening... NOTHING! Slowly the people left to their tents...the atmosphere was totally flat. The staff was fully busy with the meal of the other groups (and after with the cleaning of the place...). Some people succeed to reach midnight but just because they had their own beverages with them... To conclude cupidity kills the hospitality!
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Date of stay: December 2014
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Never go there to get good vibes!!
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We have a meeting point at 3 pm at almaha petrol station in Alwasil village. You will see our office there. If you have your own 4wd car, then you will free us free of charge. The free guidance available between 3 to 3.30 pm. If you come by sedan car then you will need to book Transportation which is OR25 per car for a return trip (to go and to come back). On peak times the rate is different
Hi Sorry for the delay.
If you want to visit the Desert, drive through the wadi's, visiting the mountains.. you absolutely need a 4 wheels driving car. Sebastien
We have on office At Almaha petrol station in Alwasil village. Road 23. It open daily from 3 pm to 3.30 pm.
If you have your own 4wd car, just come on time and you will follow us free of charge to the camp. But if you will come a small car, then we offer Transportation by OR25 per a 4wd car for a return trip.
Activities available
Short Camel ride 20 minutes OR10
Long Camel ride 1 hour OR25
Dune bashing for 1 hour OR25 per car.
Ypu can drive ypur 4 x 4 car bit may need to follow the owner to get there.
All activities cost mpney. Though you can walk up and down the sand dunes....which was great.
Loved our visit there.
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PRICE RANGE
₱9,435 - ₱11,027 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
OmanGhuwayfat al Habb
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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