OMAN · SAFARI
25 reviewed
Distances here are long and the good operators fill up, so this is the short version: 15 desert safaris, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Muscat desert and wadi day trip with Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid swimming, Omani lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Our guide Khaled was amazing! Very kind, made sure we enjoyed ourselves, and was very attentive to making sure we were hydrated and healthy in the heat! Highly recommend!”
Private East Salalah safari with forts, wadis, sinkholes, magnetic hill fun, and dunes. Pickup included, great value for $45.
“I visited in the last week of August. The tour guide Salim was super friendly and he stopped at various picturesque places, even out of the planned route on our request. There were five people in our group. The whole tour was amazing.”
Private desert safari from Muscat to Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid, with 4x4 pickup, lunch, and year-round pool time.
“An amazing experience! Every aspect of the tour exceeded expectations and our tour guide, Saif, made it a memorable day for my daughter and myself.”
A private 6 to 8 hour Salalah mountain safari linking Jabal Samhan, Wadi Darbat, a sinkhole, and Samhuram archaeology.
“We took a halfday Mountain safari tour. We really enjoyed it. Mohamed is a very good guide, very friendly, polite, well organised, carefull driver. He provided us lots of information about the nature, Oman culture, all we were curious about...we really recommend to take his servise.”
Sunset safari from Salalah through Rub Al Khali, with Wadi Dawkah frankincense trees, Ubar ruins, dune walks, and desert sunset views.
“Great way of hanging out in the Empty Quarter to enjoy the dunes and the sunset in the evening Muhammad Ali was a good guide to work with. On this trip though one of the woman (from Mxo) was the most selfish and inconsiderate traveler I ever encountered in my travels. Rather shocking.”
Sunset 4x4 safari from Salalah into Rub Al Khali, visit Wadi Dawkah, spot black camels, and watch desert gold sunsets.
“è stato Musallah è stato un grande autista e compagno di viaggio e ha fatto di tutto per farci star bene....in sintesi è stato bravissimo.”
Private Muscat sunset desert safari: swim Wadi Bani Khalid, Bedouin coffee and dates, optional camel ride, Wahiba dunes at dusk.
“We had an amazing afternoon on this tour. Our guide Khalil was great, very knowledgeable and the day was well organised.”
A private 8-hour sunset desert safari from Salalah with frankincense trees, Ubar ruins, possible black camels, and Rub’ al Khali dunes.
“Il tour è stato molto interessante ed emozionante. Ibrahim, la nostra guida è stata eccellente , ci ha spiegato con precisione cosa avremmo visto ci ha portato in punti bellissimi del deserto, si è fermato per farci vedere le stelle ed è stato un regalo preziosissimo. È stato tutto perfetto. Facile la prenotazione e la giornata è stata meravigliosa. Consigliatissimo!!!”
Salalah desert safari in the Empty Quarter, with Wadi Dawkah frankincense, Ubar ruins, sunset, and optional sand bashing.
“Amazing experience. The guide is really kind and expert of the area, he brought us on the highest dune, provided us with tasty snacks and tea and also typical outfits for taking some pictures. Nice stops on the way, he also offered us some camel meat in an authentic restaurant”
East of Salalah in a private 5 to 6 hour safari with Wadi Darbat waterfalls, caves, sinkholes, Taqah coast views, and free karak tea.
“Very well. Interesting trip and conversation about omani people and Dhofar. Go East of Salalah and Book Salem”
Luxury overnight in Salalah’s Empty Quarter with pro English guides, Wadi Dawkah frankincense, Ubar, dune bashing, and stargazing.
“We were lucky with Ali. He told us a lot about the country, incense, and the historical development of the country in general. Perfect for children too. We can highly recommend the tour. Don't expect too much from the shared showers.”
Wahiba Sands sunset with 4x4 transport, Safari World Zoo in Ibra, and a traditional dinner under the stars.
“We had an absolutely AMAZING day! Hamood was our guide, who is very passionate about Oman, its culture and, of course, the dessert. We felt very safe due to his skillful driving. The dunes were just incredible. We first visited the Bedouin house, rode camels, after which Hamood brought us to a beautiful sunset spot! After dunes we had a dinner at another incredible place with fantastic food. All day was just perfectly tailored to us and we were just so lucky with Hamood. We would do this day all over again if we had more time in Oman. ☺️”
East of Salalah mountain safari with Wadi Darbat waterfalls, the Tawi Ateer sinkhole, baobabs, camels, and a White Beach break.
“The Tour was amazing! We explored the mountains, saw camels up close, visited a beautiful waterfall, and relaxed at White Beach. A perfect way to experience Salalah’s natural beauty in one trip!”
Private Wahiba Sands 4x4 dune bash plus Wadi Bani Khalid pools from Muscat, with transfers, fees, and an expert driver.
“Amazing experience, very nice and friendly driver. We had a great time day visiting these great sites.”
Private 2-day Muscat safari: Wadi Shab hike, Wahiba Sands dunes with sunrise and sunset, and Wadi Bani Khalid pools, 4WD.
“Waleed was an excellent guide—an incredibly careful driver who knows every stone in the wadi! He was attentive and patient, walking at our pace the whole time. The swim in the wadi was absolutely incredible, and Waleed took so many great pictures of us. Highly recommended!”
