Authentic Desert Camp - Al Wasil

- we got engaged here!!!! She said YES:D - we spent 3 nights here and we relaxed like nowhere else - great dune bashing tour!! and also the wadi bani khalid tour - very nice and kind stuff and owner Said is a great guy:) - camp, tent, food everything was great here - unlimited water, juice, tea and coffee - private bathroom with stars view:D (no roof, it's not so hot in there thanks to it, it makes very much sense) - common space which wasn't so hot during the day like the tent - we highly recommend to stay longer than just one night

- food can be monotonous when on 3 nights, but one day we got totally different thing specially for us because we were alone in the camp

An amazing experience in a Bedouin camp in the desert among the dunes. Great hosts, a diverse program (camel rides, driving cars on the dunes, local music and dance after dinner), excellent food. Very comfortable bed. Each tent was with its own private bathroom.

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Saïd is welcoming person. We did the desert ride ourselves. We stuck, but the first local helped us, with the tires. From then on no problems. Saïd was already looking for us, as our drive was longer then he expected. Once at his campsite, we were surprised by the totally sand free tents. Every tent comes with an own toilet and shower. Saïd took us for sunset drive during which you will enjoy dunebashing and you’ll have a bit of introduction to what the Dakar rally is about. At the end he serves Beduin coffee at the top a dune. My wife and I, enjoyed it a lot, even though normally we never drink coffee. In the evening he serves dinner to all his guests after which he and his crew start to dance. Before sunrise we did also the sunrise tour, and again dunebashing (Saïd likes to impress his guests with it). After returning we had breakfast which was again ok. The camp is really authentic as it called. All the tents were used by Saïd’s family, before they settled in Al-Wasil.

Just keep in mind, to take a shower before sunset of after sunrise, because there’s of course no hot water. If you want to visit Wadi Bani Khalid, you should leave quickly after breakfast to be there before the groups arrive there from Muscat, at 10:00-10:30. The problem is, that Saïd is so welcoming, that you feel bad about leaving so early. But just explain to him and he understands it. Take in account that in the village you need to pump up your tires (1 rial). You’re not the only one, locals do the same thing, so take about 15 min in account for it. All the airplanes fly above the desert, so it’s not totally quiet at night. It’s not disturbing, bit good to know.

Said is very welcoming and friendly, the camp was very well decorated and comfortable, the food was amazing. Also activities were very fun. Highly recommend this camp for its authenticity and to have a unique experience

Wonderful hospitality from Said who shared with us his knowledge and experience of the desert. We highly recommend the camel tour at sunset and the 4 wheel drive with Said. This was a highlight In our Oman tour !

The camp and the rooms are really comfy. Food is delicious. We enjoyed the sunset on the dunes with an Omani coffee and it was a perfect moment. Little drive on top of the dunes is also a very very good memory. Saeed and the team will make you feel home.

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The Owner Saeed. Bravo