Wahiba Sands Holidays

With dunes that can reach up to 600ft high, and a colour palette of reds, blues, purples and golds which changes throughout the day, Oman's Wahiba Sands offers an unforgettable desert experience. Considering there is only a three-hour drive between Muscat and the Wahiba Sands, the difference is vast. On Wahiba Sands holidays, you’ll find Bedouin camps where the way of life has remained mostly unchanged across the centuries, and you can watch camels being led across the dunes until their humped silhouette disappears into the horizon. Explore the desert either in a 4x4, for those with a need for speed, or opt for a more leisurely pace and ride camels through the sand-scape. Round off the day by taking in a breath-taking sunset from the top of the dunes before falling asleep under a blanket of stars. On your way back to civilisation, stop off for a cooling dip in a nearby wadi, to ensure you’ve had the full Wahiba Sands experience.

Wahiba Sands holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Oman – Muscat – Wahiba Desert – Nizwa – Misfah Al Abreyeen – Jabal Al Akhdar

    Highlights of Oman - Buzzing Cities, Silent Deserts and Ancient Villages

    Discover the best of Oman on this ten-day trip across cities, desert and mountains

    9 days, from £3300 to £4250

  • One Country Oman - Tanzania - Muscat Nizwa - Wahiba Sands - Sur - Zanzibar

    From Golden Dunes to Sun-Soaked Beaches - A Getaway to Oman and Zanzibar

    Enjoy a delightful mix of city, desert and beach on this two-week trip across Oman and Zanzibar

    12 days, from £4000 to £5550

  • One Country Oman – Muscat – Wahiba Desert – Jabal Al Akhdar

    Off the Beaten Track In Oman - From Muscat to the Mountains

    Escape to Oman for eight days, chasing sun, sand and mountain views across Muscat, the Wahiba Desert and Jabal Al Akhdar

    8 days, from £5100 to £6750

  • One Country Oman – Muscat – Sur – Wahiba Desert – Nizwa – Jabal Al Akhdar – Salalah – Rub Al Khali Desert

    Oman from Top to Tail - Historic Sites and Natural Wonders

    Traverse Oman on this two-week adventure, from buzzing cities and traditional villages to sprawling deserts and sun-soaked beaches

    14 days, from £5100 to £6750

  • One Country UAE – Oman – Sharjah – Khasab – Muscat – Wahiba Desert – Nizwa

    An Arabian Adventure - Sharjah, the Fjords and Northern Oman

    Discover the enchanting Emirati city of Sharjah before delving into the varied splendour of Oman on this ten-day Arabian adventure

    10 days, from £5200 to £7100

  • One Country Oman – Muscat – Wahiba Desert

    Wadi Adventures and Desert Dunes - A Luxury Family Holiday in Oman

    Rally the family for this 12-day Arabian adventure, blending city buzz, desert exploration and coastal cruising

    12 days, from £11500 to £14950

Wahiba Sands Guide

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