It was my second visit in the camp and again I really enjoyed the hospitality. Clean rooms and really nice food. Staff is very friendly and helpful

Stayed in April 2024

Nice place, not far but still you fell lonely on the desert. Lot of activities for free and even more for extra money. Friendly staff, good and plentiful food, little but in western style.

Stayed in April 2024

Camp is a bit run-down. Old furniture standing around in many places. Kids playground in a sad state. Could be much nicer with some renovation, investment and better organisation. One-way cups used for all beverages - not quite an eco camp.

We had a fantastic time with our six year old daughter - including sleeping in a tent unter the stars, dune sliding, camel riding and watching the sunset from the highest dunes. Pick up at the meeting point was on time, staff was friendly and food was simple but good.

Stayed in March 2024

It was a very nice stay! We got to meet Obei's son, who told us a bit about the past beduin life around the campfire, it was a great chat! Dinner was amazing and breakfast was also good.

Stayed in March 2024

Nice camp right by a big dune, deep enough in the desert not to be polluted by light. It says rustic in the title, so don't expect luxury. We really enjoyed the bedouin stories and bits of info and the staff, starting with Shahin, was really friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in March 2024

Nice camp, excellent dinner, and wonderful goats and camel to milk and feed. In 20 minutes you can get on top of the dune and enjoy the panorama. After dinner the host entertained with stories from old Bedouin life around the fire

Stayed in February 2024

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Good location, very helpful staff, nice owner who told us stories about Beduin people. Camels, goats. Food was ok. Tents are big.

Stayed in February 2024

The camp is close to the main track that takes you inside the desert, so you sometimes hear vehicles passing by.

Lovely bedouin family camp. Easy to find. The staff and hosts were very welcoming. Both dinner and breakfast were very tasty (good thing that it's included in the price so don't have to pay extra afterwards). The kids loved climbing up the dunes right behind the camp, and most of all, they enjoyed milking the goats and feeding the animals in the morning.

Stayed in February 2024

- maybe the steep price of the activities, but I guess everywhere in the desert the price is like that

- very kind staff - food was good - own bathroom next to the tent - being able to feed the goats and the camels - amazing location - campfire in the evening

Stayed in February 2024

The camp is inside the desert. You can enjoy the view and join activities organized by the host: camp fire, listen to Bedouin life, … The meal is good. The facilities are normal and not very clean, with limited electricity. No hot water. However this is the camp inside the desert, can’t ask more. The owner is very nice and friendly. Highly recommend

Stayed in February 2024

The camp is located next to very beautiful and picturesque sand dunes. It is also relatively easy to reach. The staff is helpful and friendly and the dinner exceeded expectations, offering a range of tasty local dishes.

Stayed in February 2024

An over expected place. I liked everything about the place.

Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, they offered a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Freshly prepared with a good variety of options, every dish was bursting with flavor and creativity. For vegetarians, the spread included a refreshing assortment of fruits, creamy hummus, artisanal breads, and vibrant salads. From the first bite to the last, each dish was a testament to the chefs' dedication to quality and taste. Everything was neat and clean. Great interaction with the Bedouin family.

Stayed in February 2024

Exceptional location 11 km deep in the desert. Very quiet and relaxing. Friendly host :)

Stayed in February 2024

Really friendly welcome, very informative about Bedouin culture, lovely food.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything great. Especially dinner was wonderful.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was perfect👍

Stayed in February 2024

it was an amazing adventure. sleeping in the tent in the middle of the desert was unforgettable. there were many free activities - sand boarding, campfire, milking goats, feeding goats and camels. moreover, food was really tasty. staff was kind and helpful. definitely would recommend it!

Stayed in February 2024

The host was very welcoming, and the whole place was just a beautiful and calm oasis in the middle of the desert. In the evening, we had a campfire with stories about beduin life, in the morning we went to milk goats and feed little sheep and camels. All that is surrounded by dunes.

Stayed in January 2024

Food was amazing. Love everything.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing really - the prices for the paid activities could be a bit cheaper if anything

Obaid the owner messaged me straight away after I booked to give me the directions and contact numbers, also listed the free activities and the ones that will be paid for, which was really good. We drove from Muscat in a rented 4x4 and the location was just perfect, we were given the family tent which was just perfect, and my kids loved the place. We went to see the sunset which everyone needs to see and then came back to a buffet-style dinner. After dinner, there was a campfire where Abdullah, Obaid's son gave everyone a history lesson about the area and the tribes - really informative!! The following morning, a buffet-style breakfast was served and the kids then went off to milk and feed the goats, we got first-hand experience with a camel who walked up to us. We relaxed at the camp during the day and Obaid even had lunch cooked for us free of charge. We did camel riding and dune dashing before catching the sunset again. Overall a brilliant experience and we will definitely be visiting again. You definitely need to spend at least 2 nights here to fully enjoy the surroundings!! Do not expect the luxuries of a 5-star hotel, these natural luxuries are beyond that!! Many thanks to Obaid and his family for their hospitality and also to his staff who were just brilliant!!

Stayed in January 2024

Bed quite hard.

Very friendly staff. Location. Nice expérience. Feeding the animals and camp fire. Sunset location.

Stayed in January 2024

We missed out on the campfire with the Bedouin owner and stories etc as he had gone to Muscat that day for shopping. Sand boards/sledges need replacing - they're broken and just gather sand - wasn't worth lugging up the dunes!

Great location in a peaceful part of the desert. Not recommended to drive yourself (4WD necessary) unless some experience driving on sand, although don't really have to go through the dunes to reach the camp (unless you get lost!) as there is a rough, flatter sandy path from Bidiyah to the camp. The charge of 15 rial for a drop off / pick up (15 min journey) from Bidiyah was a little steep by Omani standards but the Bedouin driver Majid was friendly and enthusiastic. He also arranged a free room upgrade as the camp was very quiet. Bedoiun house was reasonably well equipped (although don't expect luxury) with a large bathroom and living area. Great views out to the dunes. Mostly clean but some insects as to be expected. Not too cold at night, even in December. They made some effort to provide vegetarian food.

Stayed in December 2023

Considering where this accommodation is located, everything was very good. Very kind family. Tasty food. Exciting desert safari with sunset. About the desert camp, we prepared for a more ascetic night than it actually was. And special thanks to Abdullah for the very interesting cultural story around the fire.

Stayed in December 2023

The beds were a little bit too stiff

Everything was good the staff was very nice, the food the location were perfect

Stayed in January 2024