Sand dunes and large open spaces( with the occasional sighting) are the essence of Arabia, and what better place to experience this combination than the Wahiba Sands. Whether you spend an hour here, or a few days, the landscape is unike any other covered us.
A masterpiece of nature, the Wahiba Sands in the eastern Sharqiyah region is one of the most popular destinations in Oman, particularly during the winter months. It is perfect and complete getaway, offering the unique opportunity of spreding time with Bedouin who have inhabited the sandy expanse for centuries.
We came in Wahiba Sands with the family in begining of february 2018, in Budiya desert camp. We rent the camp for 2 nights by 150 riali omani. We brought with us food, water, clothes, mattresses and persoanl belongings.
We made the 2 days spent in the desert interesting with fun games and spent with the family the most beautiful moments of our life. Each time we spent together made us have beautiful memories with family. We rented a motobike for an hour, which costs 5 rials / per h. For the first time we gave ourselves and had fun. It was an adrenaline rush. We need adrenaline to move passionate blood. The conditions were simple and not luxurious.
If you want to visit Oman to enjoy in Budiya I wil give you the route from Muscat to Al Wasil and Bidiya.
The sands, which can be accessed from diffrent points, mainly Al Wasil and Bidiya, stretch 180 kms from north to south and 80 kms from est to west and are fringed by oases and coastal fishing villages with their beautiful date palm plantations giving spledind contrast to the magnificent desert dunes which can reach heighst of 80 metres. Crossing the desert from north to south or vice versa and driving on the coast between the desert and the Arabian Sea is an unrivalled experience. A trip to the Wahiba Sands will give you and insight into the lifestyle of Bedouins who are at ease driving 4WD pick-ups and using mobile phone yet still continue, in many cases, to live huts, traditionally made from date palm fronds. If you are there soon after rain, you can see them move their camp and livestock to places with fresh pasture. In the company of Bedouin guides, you can get a closer look at the desert itself, meet Bedouin families and join them for traditional meal or arseeyeah, mashed rice and lamb or goat meat.
If you want souvenirs, you can buy authentic Bedouin handicrafts and overnight stay can always be arranged
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