- Hud Hud Travels offers extravagant, bespoke camping in northern Oman
- Together with their guides, you can plan your own all-inclusive experience
- From the Hajar Mountains to Khalouf Beach, see all of Oman's diversity
- Longer journeys can also be customised to include trips south to Dhofar
The idea of heading deep into the desert to camp under the stars has been given the ultimate upgrade by one company in Oman.
Forget sleeping in cramped tents and eating food cooked on a gas stove, Hud Hud Travels
Many
guests visit the far-flung Arabian Peninsula to experience the capital
city of Muscat, but Hud Hud Travels offers an opportunity to sample a
taste of rural Oman.. without sacrificing any of life's little luxuries.
With
options to customise an already-developed itinerary or design a
completely bespoke holiday from start to finish, guides will tailor the
days and nights of your safari specifically to suit your interests.
Whether
you prefer to shop in the souks, visit an ancient village, or swim in a
water-filled ravine, known as a wadi, Hud Hud offers an adventure
through northern Oman like no other.
Is this the most luxurious desert camp in the world? African style tents are set up in the Wahiba Desert
Working closely with the guides, guests can customise a five-to-seven day itinerary suited to their interests
First
time visitors, however, may prefer to stick to Hud Hud's suggested five
or seven day schedules, which includes at least one night in the Wahiba
Desert and one in the Hajar Mountains.
Since
all of the camps are entirely private and mobile, Hud Hud can camp
almost anywhere in Oman, literally making the entire country your
playground.
'We
love to develop very special itineraries that add in different modes of
transport and different activities,' says a spokesperson for Hud Hud.
For
example, in the past, Hud Hud has organised such events a village-wide
Arabian horse show - for just two guests - and even a catered sushi
dinner in the middle of the desert.
Hud Hud also organises stunning, yet remote special events - like a sushi dinner in the middle of the desert
While camping in Wahiba Sands, guests stay in traditional Bedouin tents, complete with beds and mattresses
Relax and enjoy a book - with stunning sand dune views - with your significant other
Tents are also outfitted with cotton bedding, Arabian rugs and throws, and other elegant furnishings
Despite all the high-end luxuries,
there is no electric light - instead, there's an emphasis on preserving
the natural atmosphere using only candles, oil lamps, and fires
In
the Wahiba Sands, guests will sleep in authentic, handmade Bedouin
tents - complete with large beds and real mattresses, cotton bedding,
Arabian rugs and throws and elegant furnishings.
However,
there is no electric light. Instead, there is an emphasis on preserving
the natural atmosphere using only candles, oil lamps and fires.
After
enjoying the desert, guests can also take day trips within the Sharqiya
Region and experience traditional villages, old forts, castles and
tombs. There are also several 'wadis' and canyons in the area for
swimming, but the real attraction is the region's famous camel racing.
Day trips in the Sharqiya Region are
also possible. Pictured: an elegant set-up in Oman's Empty Quarter, an
area of over 250,000 square miles of dunes
All basic itineraries also include
time spent in the Hajar Mountains to allow travellers to experience two
completely different sides of the country
All Hajar Mountain camps are set up at 1,000 m elevation with views of Oman's highest peak: Jebel Shams
By
contrast, in the days and nights spent in the Hajar Mountains,
travellers will have the opportunity to experience a completely opposite
part of Oman.
The camps are set up at 1,000 m, in complete privacy, with stunning views of Oman's highest peak: Jebel Shams.
And
there are activities for all interests. For those excited about
geology, for example, Hud Hud can arrange for specialists to come in to
speak to you about the area. Or simply wander the traditional mountain
villages and chat with locals about their lifestyle.
The
camp is also within easy reach of both Nizwa and Bahla, close to one of
Oman's greatest off road drives, as well as accessible to date
plantations and Nizwa's famous souk.
Longer trips can also include time spent camping along the coast. Pictured: the Khalouf Beach
Whether near Bar al Hickmann or Khalouf, families and couples can take advantage of the stunning Indian Ocean views
A dune-top lunch table can also be set up to offer guests a truly unique view of the ocean below
An outdoor, beach-front living space is likewise constructed for guests spending time in the coastal region
In this relatively remote area, about
five hours south of Muscat, tourists can meet local fisherman and
experience the wildlife - namely, flamingoes
Though stunning during the day, it's at night that the real show begins: a night-sky completely lit with stars
Hud Hud is also happy to provide a custom adventure or mode of transport - such as a chartered boat
Ocean lovers can opt for a longer stay to experience the sandy beauty of Khalouf Beach and take dip in the Indian Ocean.
Located
about five hours south of Muscat, tourists rarely reach the stunning
remote area, where guests can explore sand dunes, meet local fisherman,
and spend time with the flamingoes native to the area.
No
matter where you decide to set up camp, however, it is the night sky
that is the true show-stopper - the sparkling constellations made
visible in these remote areas will impress even the most experienced of
astronomers....
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