Imagine endless golden dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, shifting with the wind to create a mesmerizing landscape. Wahiba Sands (also known as Sharqiyah Sands) is the heart of Oman’s desert experience. Located in the Ash Sharqiyah region, this vast desert is home to towering dunes, hidden oases, and Bedouin culture, offering a perfect escape for those seeking adventure and tranquillity.
How to Reach Wahiba Sands from Muscat?
Wahiba Sands is about 200 kilometers southeast of Muscat, and the drive typically takes around 2.5 hours. The route will take you along well-paved roads until you reach the edge of the desert, where the golden sands start to appear on the horizon.
Beautiful Salalah Tours will provide you a 4×4 vehicle for this trip, as the last stretch of the journey takes you deep into the dunes, far from paved roads and urban life. The driving on the sand dunes require a skilled driver. No worries—our guides are licensed local guides and your tour with Beautiful Salalah Tours will include sand bashing and desert safari! Book Tour Now
Sunset at the Wahiba Sands
Although the tour will have a trip to the oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid, but Beautiful Salalah Tours will plan your trip such that you will reach the desert before the sunset. This will give you an opportunity to enjoy the sunset in the desert—a sight you won’t forget.
What to Do at Wahiba Sands
The beauty of Wahiba Sands lies not only in its vast, unspoiled desert landscape but in the thrilling activities and cultural experiences it offers:
- Overnight Desert Stay at Bedouin tent: Spend a night under the stars in the middle of the desert. Our desert camps offer a comfortable stay with traditional Omani hospitality. Watch the sunset over the dunes, enjoy a traditional meal, and wake up to the peaceful sound of the desert.
- Beautiful Salalah Tours offer the night stay in the Bedouin tent run by a Bedouin family. During the night, after dinner, the Bedouin family will tell you interesting fact about desert, the camel and how they have survived in the harsh desert environment for centuries. Book this amazing night say with Beautiful Salalah Tours.
- Dune Bashing: Hold on tight as experienced drivers take you on an exhilarating ride over the towering dunes. This adrenaline-pumping activity is a must for adventure lovers.
- Camel Riding: Experience the desert the traditional way—on the back of a camel. This slow, serene journey allows you to take in the vastness of the desert, just as the Bedouins have done for centuries. The camel riding is at an additional cost.
- Meet the Bedouins: Wahiba Sands is home to the nomadic Bedouin tribes, who have lived in the desert for generations. Visiting a Bedouin camp gives you the chance to learn about their customs, sip traditional Omani coffee, and gain insight into their way of life.
- Stargazing: The remote location of Wahiba Sands makes it an incredible spot for stargazing. With no light pollution, the night sky comes alive with stars. Lay back on the cool desert sand and watch the sky sparkle above you.
Best Time to Visit Wahiba Sands
The best time to visit Wahiba Sands is from October to April, when the temperatures are cooler and the weather is more comfortable for outdoor activities. During the summer months, the desert can get extremely hot, so plan accordingly if you’re visiting in the off-season.
Book Your Wahiba Sands Desert Adventure with Beautiful Salalah Tours!
Ready to experience the thrill of the desert and the beauty of Wahiba Sands? Beautiful Salalah Tours offers curated desert tours that include everything from dune bashing to cultural encounters with the Bedouins. Our guides are experts in Omani culture and know the desert like the back of their hands, ensuring a safe and enjoyable adventure for everyone.
Why Choose Beautiful Salalah Tours?
- We are 1 tour company on TripAdvisor for tours in Salalah, Oman, and winner of the Traveler’s Choice Award for 2023 and 2024.
- As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on offering authentic and unforgettable experiences.
- Our tours are personalized to suit your preferences, ensuring a memorable and stress-free journey.
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This tour is unique as it combines your trip to Wahiba Sands with a visit to Wadi Bani Khalid , where you can swim in crystal-clear waters before or after the day in the sand. In case of Sunset tour to the desert, the trip to Wadi Bani Khalid is before the desert stop. While in case of the night stay in the desert, the tour to the wadi is after the night stay in the desert.