Nomadic Desert Camp

An authentic campsite at the end of the valley, traditional huts, amazing food and charming hosts! We recommend the camel ride! A real moment to unwind and enjoy nature!

Food was excellent

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The peace and quiet at night, the starry sky and the hospitality. Just being there in the desert having steadily approached it over 3 days travelling from Muscat was an unforgettable experience. Homeid, our host was welcoming and with good English, so communication was easy.

I would have liked to have been a bit further into the desert, away from other camps. Probably should have read the small print but when booking a "Bedu tribe experience", I wasn't expecting cutlery at meals or flushing (squat) toilets. Not that I was complaining. Not sure why there is a separate charge for collection from Al Wasil when the guide escorts those wealthy enough to have hired 4x4 vehicles to the camp. 13 OMR (about £26) seems a bit steep for no more than half an hour's round trip.

This camp is in a beautiful location well into the desert. Unlike many of the other camps the comfortable huts fit in with the environment - built of wood and palm leaves and using traditional textiles. Solar power provides enough basic light but otherwise you can experience the magic of the desert night sky. The communal area for eating etc is also very attractive and the food was delicious. The staff were fantastic and all the guests clearly enjoyed the various activities offered - sunset walks, camel rides, trips through the desert by jeep, We learned a lot about the life of the Bedu . I cannot imagine why anyone would want to stay at other camps with facilities like swimming pools and electric light glaring at night. If you want to experience the desert properly then definitely try to book this camp - it was the first to be established and I’m sure it’s the best

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