Wahiba Sands

Wahiba Sands Trips & Tours

Wahiba Sands

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Wahiba Sands Trips & Tours

Golden dunes and Bedouin life, Wahiba Sands is your Arabian nights fantasy come true.
Known also as Sharqiya Sands, Wahiba Sands is a large desert area stretching across 180 kilometers from north to south, presenting a mesmerizing sight of undulating sand dunes. Located a few hours' drive from Muscat, the vast desert is home to the nomadic Bedouin tribes, who live among its golden dunes. The magnificent landscape, with its shifting hues of gold, orange, and red, offers a striking contrast to Oman’s mountain ranges and coastline. Camel rides, dune-bashing adventures, and enchanting desert camps under starlit skies are just the beginning of your Arabian desert adventure here.
Things to do

What to do in Wahiba Sands

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Visit the Sinaw livestock market in Wahiba Sands

Culture

Visit a Bedouin community in Wahiba Sands

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Swim in the turquoise waters of Wadi Bani Khalid

Why you'll love it

Why you'll love it

Wahiba Sands gives you a raw, untouched taste of desert life.
Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

Consider visiting a Bedouin home for an authentic insight into their traditional, nomadic lifestyle. Here, in the heart of the desert, you can enjoy their warm hospitality, share a cup of sweet, Omani coffee, and learn about their customs and traditions.
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Something to think about

Always make sure you're well-prepared for the desert's contrasting temperatures - it can be scorching during the day and quite chilly at night.
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