Hud Hud Bespoke Luxury Camping
Wahiba Sands, Oman
At a Glance
Sitting in the midst of the sand dunes with a cool drink watching the sunset is the perfect end to a day in Oman.
Try the Omani Lobster if available. Eating local Omani food prepared by your private chef in the middle of the desert is an amazing experience. The chef prepares the most delicious cuisine with local fresh ingredients where available.
The silence of the surrounding desert and the unspoilt views of the starry sky is the perfect after dinner experience in the majalis.
Early riser? Wake at sunrise to walk to the top of the nearest dunes, you won't regret it when you're watching the changing colours and shadows around you.
Sleeping in a handmade Bedouin tent with luxurious Egyptian cotton bedlinen in the desert is a truly awesome experience. Nothing to be heard except the sound of the sand.
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Best time to Visit
Good time to visit
Average time to visit
The best time to visit Oman is between November and mid-March, when the cooler air brings the mountain scenery sharply into focus and daytime temperatures average of 25°C. For the rest of the year, much of Oman is oppressively hot and hazy, particularly between May and August.
Insider's View
If you would like an evening gin and tonic or glass of wine, remember to bring your own alcohol with you as the camp does not have a licence to serve it.
Combine camping in the mountains, desert and on the coast for a true portrait of Oman
During your time in Wahiba Sands, see if you can attend a camel race or market
When the camp is lit up at night with candles and lanterns, it really is magical
Whilst this is luxurious from an exclusivity and service perspective, the camp tries to remain authentic with bedouin-style goat-hair tents and long-drop loos
To start planning your holiday to Hud Hud Bespoke Luxury Camping
Description
Hud Hud Bespoke Luxury Camp is a truly unique way to spend two nights in either the desert, the mountains or the beach. Under a handmade Bedouin tent with a private chef to prepare your dinner and breakfast this is truly a unique experience.
Hud Hud Bespoke Luxury Camp is a wonderful Luxury camp in the midst of the desert.
The Tents are handmade and Bedouin in style with the bedrooms complete with luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets, feather pillows, colourful bedspreads, local carpets and bedside tables with lanterns. This is truly camping with a difference.
As well as the bedroom tent there is an Arabic style majilis seating area beautifully lit by lamps and candles and furnished with colourful cushions and rugs. Enjoy relaxing here with a pre-dinner drink and some delicious snacks created by your own private chef. The cuisine is delicious using local ingredients where possible.
Binoculars to view the night sky and board games are provided for the evening.
The staff are amazing and will spend time with you telling you about Oman and give you a unique insight into life in the desert.
Accommodation
One Bedroom Tent, One Seating Tent and One Bathroom Tent make up the private camp, although this can be extended for larger parties.
Tents feature Egyptian cotton sheets, feather pillows, colourful bedspreads, local carpets and a bedside table with lanterns and cold drinking water. Behind the tent, a loo and shower tent is fitted with a wooden loo, wash stand, shower set on a wooden base, cotton towels and toiletries.
Childcare
Families are welcome to come and stay at Bespoke Luxury Camping, particularly older children who will gain the most from the experience.
Facilities
Facilities at the camp include a private chef, a dining table and a large seating tent lit by lamps and candles by night and furnished with colourful cushions and rugs.
Activities
During the day, Hud Hud guests can visit the beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid on the edge of the desert, try their hand at dune bashing, go sand boarding, or camel rides can be arranged. You can also visit towns on the edge of the desert to admire the old buildings and clever water systems.
Reviews
Lucy Black (Staff)
What an amazing experience! Having your own private camp set up just for you feels very special indeed.
The staff at the camp are absolutely charming, and offer fantastic service - on hand should you need anything, but always very discrete.
The main tent is a lovely place for relaxing with a book, or enjoying a board or card game. You can also have a shisha pipe set up for you, and the staff will bring you pots of delicious Arabic tea. They can't provide alcohol however you are more than welcome to bring your own and they can chill and serve it for you.
Dinner was delicious and made with such fresh ingredients. Breakfast is a plethora of choice, including cereals, yogurt and pastries.
The bedroom tent feels very authentic as it is made with goat-hair which keeps you cosy in the evenings, and the beds are so comfortable, with beautifully soft linen. There are also lots of nice extras, like bottles of water, lanterns and torches.
Ok, the bathrooms have long-drop loos so are maybe not the most glamorous in that sense, however the staff keep them immaculate! And it all fits in with keeping things comfortable but authentic.
Experiences
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Al Hayer Falls
Get off the beaten track to explore the Al Hayer area of the popular Wadi Bani Khalid. This stretch of the canyon is away from the more frequently visited pools, offering hours of fun-filled adventure.
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Day trip to Nizwa {with the Friday Market}
Nizwa was the capital of Oman in the 6th and 7th Centuries and is one of the oldest cities in Oman. There is a lot to see here and in the surrounding area including a bustling Friday market, the restored Nizwa Fort and date farms.
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Lunch with a Bedouin Family
Whilst life in the desert may seem like a harsh environment, many people still choose this as their home. Visit the house of a Bedouin family, where you can enjoy a traditional lunch and learn more about their day to day life and culture.
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Nizwa Friday Market
Visit the local Friday market in Nizwa.
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Wadi Shab Swimming Adventure
Stop off at a wadi and enjoy the beautiful surroundings where you can enjoy a gentle walk, or even a swim in the water.
Location & directions
Wahiba Sands, Oman
Bespoke Luxury Camp is located in the heart of Wahiba Sands among the rolling dunes of the desert, in complete isolation in the east of Oman.
How to get there
It is a 7-hour 30-minute direct flight to Muscat International Airport. The camp is approximately 4-hours by road from the airport.
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