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Reviews of Oman desert private camp

Bidiyah Camps Road, Shāhiq, Oman

#1 of 13 hotels in Shāhiq

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Review score

Based on 318 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The tents are isolated from each other which is excellent. The drive to the camp was an adventure in itself.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything!

    The food was amazing and it was private. The experience was overall amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Most incredible experience! The location, the staff, the food- all 10/10!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The most incredible stay at Oman desert private camp. The accommodation is lovely and comfortable, the food is delicious and the staff go above and beyond to ensure your stay is the best it can be. We felt so well looked after and absolutely loved our 3 nights here. To wake up and get out of your tent to see camels right outside in the amazing desert was such a cool experience. Highly recommend this place to anyone and cannot thank the staff enough for their kindness and hospitality!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Great time. Wished I had to stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was very friendly!!! Always making sure we were having a good time and accommodating all our needs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Amazing camp in the middle of the dunes
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was perfect

    This is an amazing camp, tucked away in the middle of the dunes, not too far from the town of Biddiyah. The hosts picked us up from a meeting point and drove us to the camp (you need a 4x4 to drive on your own there, and even then, best is to accept the hosts' invitation to guide you to the camp). The tents are propped on high pillars, so you get a magnificent view of the desert. The room and bathroom are clean and very functional. The food is fresh, delicious, homemade food. The hosts offer various activities, we tried camel riding, dune bashing and sand boarding, they were all a lot of fun. All activities take place in the evening or the morning, as it gets quite hot during the day. We spent the evening walking around the dunes, it's a very immersive and beautiful experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Awesome night at OPDC!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A... Everything was great!!

    From the pick up meeting point to the end at drop off everything was so well organized and friendly staff. The food was great and very plentiful with friendly staff present always there to assist. Lots of activities to partake in. We did dune bashing, camel ride and quad ride for 30 mins which was fabulous!! 😻 Spent an awesome night at Oman Private Desert camp!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    It was soo exciting to be there, every moment we spent there was something magical. In the middle of the desert in this
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to complain about.

    location, environment, weather, specially staff, they are so calm and polite to everyone, and so friendly and caring.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Great tent camp!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Still some light pollution from the city.

    Nicely hidden behind some dunes. Basic but very comfortable tent and possibility to sleep outside the tent on a mattress. Excellent breakfast and diner! Friendly personell!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nothing!

    Truely amazing desert experience, highly recommend! We spend for my husbands birthday two most magical nights in Alis camp! There was no better way we could have celebrated! I was surprised by how comfortable, generous, and clean the room was. We had the bungalow with whirlpool on terasse, which I highly recommend. The room offered AC, a big bathroom, and almost a 360-degree view over the dunes. It was also super clean! Over the day we could relax in the pool and enjoy the beautiful nature. The camp offers plenty of activities at reasonable prices. There is almost nothing that one could miss. Also, they will try best to tailor the activities to your needs. We did the sunset camel tour, quad bike, desert night hike, and sandboarding, which we enjoyed very much! Mr. Ali is also very generous - he surprised us with a private campfire as a birthday gift. He even offered his support to get a cake from town. Thank you so much. That was truly awesome and magical!! And lastly the food - what should I say, it was perfect. I didn't expect this huge variety of choices as we were in the desert. But I was wrong. :-D From omelets to pastry to a big variety of fruits, Omani dishes, and (really tasty) BBQ, there was really everything that we could wished for. We booked half-board, but the camp also offered snacks and drinks over the day for free! So please don't hesitate, promise this is the right choice. :D

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Nice location, friendly staff, good value for many, very delicious food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to drive quite a way into town on half inflated tyres to find someone to pump them back up for me. Would have been great if the accommodation could do it for you when back at the meet up point.

    Great accommodation in the desert! I drove myself out there and was pretty worried as I'd never driven in sand (or used a 4wd) before but they showed me how and deflated my tyres for me to help distribute the car's weight. The campsite had about 13 sites (half tents and half glamping) so it wasn't the smallest but far from big. The staff were great and they offer a range of activities. I went dune bashing at sunset which was awesome! Amer (my driver) was great at taking photos and took heaps of me in the dunes - so handy for solo travellers. I stayed one night which was enough for a solo traveller in April (it would be too hot to stay out there all day unless you really like the heat). Tent was hot in the day but there were fans that worked on solar power. I had full 4G reception on Renna Mobile. The sites were in a good location (away from other campsites). Would have been great stargazing if it wasn't completely overcast. Would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a wonderful experience made unforgettable by the incredibly kind and hospitable staff! Highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Glamping in the majestic sand dunes
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exotically located in the sand dunes

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    overall excelent camp with great experience in the desert
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    all was fine

    Everything was perfect, starting from helping us find our way at night, followed by the delicious dinner, everybody was kind and helpful, nothing was a problem. The activities including camel rides, quad bikes or just exploring the desert, or sitting by the camp fire were great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Great views of the dunes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are bit apart and is difficult to walk on the sand.

    Location is great as it is on top of the sand dunes. The glass tents have great views. Attentive staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful, authentic, exciting desert experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like. It might be helpful for others to know that you have to bring your own toiletries as these aren’t provided.

    This was the perfect location and setup for 2 nights in the desert. The camp is on top of the dunes so you get a great view of the surrounding desert. We stayed in a traditional tent and enjoyed even being able to sleep out under the stars on one of the nights! The food was fantastic with such generous portion sizes. The staff were all so friendly. Ahmed organised a series of trips/activities for us: dune bashing at sunset, a morning trip into the desert, sand boarding, and a campfire. All of these activities were fun and memorable. If you’re looking for a traditional/authentic experience (rather than a bigger ‘resort’ style one), this is the perfect place!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Place out of the ordinary, met expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some issues with electricity and rainwater leaking in. Fixed promptly.

    The magnificent scenery and the peaceful privacy of the tent. Ali and the staff provided good service and flexible transport arrangements.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    No idea

    The dinner was very nice and all personal was very helpfull . I was in camp 7 years ago and I can tell that the camp is much bigger with more tents but the people and the atmosfere is still perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We haven't been prepared well for such a cold nights. Please take warm clothes with you.

    That was our first time in Desert camp. We spent 2 nights with pleasure! Amazing team who support you with your every inquiry. Delicious and generous food included. Evening fireplace 🔥 when guests can talk to each other.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic desert experience, peaceful and very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A small camp, very well spread out with plenty of space and great views. The restaurant area has drinks you can help yourself to, fruit and cakes. The views from there are great and there are the options of sun lounges or hanging chairs to chilling. Food was excellent, well worth the money and plenty of it. We did a camel ride at sunset and the 3 hours in the desert, both were great. We also had some downtime which was wonderful, very peaceful to sit and relax. We had a tent as we wanted a more authentic experience and we were impressed, they even have a mattress you can put outside and sleep on the balcony under the stars.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Amazing ! If you go to desert, go there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    i have no idea!

    All was more than perfect. Servis always on time, extremly polite people. We were still on touch with Ali, he cares of our safety during the our own travel to camp. Azim and Isa were wery friendy, Azim still smiliing, helpful, incedibly tactful. Food very tasty, warm, always fresh. Dunes more than beutyful. Never forgot view!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Excellent in all respects
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, great vibe

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Spectacular!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Super professional set-up of camp, spectacular location, beautiful tents, stunning views, lovely hosts

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Amazing desert experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely amazing experience throughout! There are a lot of activities in the camp to choose from and we can highly recommend the sunset quad tour. The staff was the best and we loved our stay there!

    Stayed in February 2024

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