MAGIC CAMPS WAHIBA SANDS

Whether taking the camp privately or sharing with fellow travellers, the hub of activity here is the large, communal tent known as the Majlis (an Arabic term for 'sitting room'). Tactfully furnished with elegant Berber rugs and lit by candles and oil lamps, the Majlis brings the classic image of romantic desert evenings to life. Spend time here playing board games or indulging in the exquisite cuisine whipped up by the camp’s chef. A delicious fusion of local flavours and fresh ingredients form utterly tantalising dishes for those seeking to relish Oman’s enticing gastronomy, while a totally bespoke menu can be crafted for those who seek something different. Afterwards, see out the day around the fire pit gazing up at the breathtakingly clear skies above, bejewelled with glistening constellations.

There is more to the Sharqiya Sands than relaxing around the camp, however. Guests fascinated by local culture will delight in visiting the home of a Bedouin family and learning more about their traditional ways of life. For lovers of the outdoors, camel rides and desert treks with a Bedouin guide demonstrate the desert’s arresting expanse, while fat biking and sandboarding adventures showcase a more adrenaline-fueled side to the sloping sands.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Serenity seekers
• Conservationists

THINGS TO DO AT THE CAMP:

• Gather round the fire pit for a mesmerising evening beneath the stars
• Start your day with a blissfully serene sunrise yoga session
• Learn the secrets of local gastronomy with the camp’s knowledgeable chef
• Play board games in the Majlis against a backdrop of sweeping desert views

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Experience desert life in the fast lane on a fat bike or sandboard
• Become entranced by the ruler of the desert’s skies at a falconry show
• Enjoy a welcome dip in the water while canyoning at the Hawir Falls
• Trek over the undulating dunes with a Bedouin guide
• Befriend a camel as you ride across the sprawling sands
• Be hosted by a local family and discover what life is like on the fringes of the desert