Trip to Oman: glamping among the desert dunes

    There are many possibilities to spend a night (and more) immersed in the nature of Oman. From classic camping to glamping, the choice is wide
    Trip to Oman: glamping among the desert dunes
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    Rub’ Al Khali - Oman

    Want something different? Why not try sleeping under the stars, perhaps among the dunes of the Omani deserts. There are many possibilities, including the very popular glamping.



    Those who love to travel are often at seeking strong emotions, which can guarantee experiences well outside the safe paths of mass tourism. So why not say goodbye to luxury hotels and indulge in a bit of outdoor adventure, perhaps immersed in nothingness, appreciating the various facets of the desert.

    Trip to Oman: glamping among the desert dunes
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    Monti Hajar - Oman

    THEOman it is the perfect destination for those who want to let themselves go, surrounding themselves with nature alone, perhaps carefully studying the ideal period, such as March for example, which boasts a favorable climate and offers the Rose bloom in Jabal Akhdar. A show to keep among your most precious memories. In the Sultanate it is possible to camp freely, opting for various locations, from the beach to the mountains, to the desert. However, it is not advisable to opt for nature reserves, where you run the risk of scaring the animals present, as well as wadis, given the shape of the waterways present.



    In Oman you will be greeted by the typical kindness of the locals, capable of making you feel at home, also giving you a splendid experience from a human point of view. The mountains occupy a very important part of the Omani landscape, with the vetta del Jebel Shams, known as "The Mountain of the Sun", which reaches an altitude of 3.009 metres. It is the ideal place to camp, considered the highest point of the Monti Hajar. Finding yourself here at dawn is a real spectacle, considering how the sun touches this point first, and then floods the entire valley.

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    As Sifah - Oman

    If you wanted to opt for the sea instead, you will find yourself faced with a wide variety of beaches, such as that of As Sifah. Located just an hour from Muscat, it is the perfect destination for a night outdoors, especially for those who have decided to book a room in the capital, to use as a "home base". Going a little further south you will find yourself at Qalhat, a space for campers who need to be able to admire a sunrise that is difficult to forget.


    However, the more daring prefer to face the desert, letting themselves be lulled by the thousand colors of a place as extreme as the Rub’ Al Khali. It is the second largest sandy desert in the world, and among its dunes you will be able to find the peace that we often lack in city life. However, there is no shortage of travelers who intend to experience strong emotions, without giving up a high dose of comfort. Anyone who thinks that this aspect doesn't go well with camping has never heard of the glamping. There are many agencies that organize outdoor experiences, immersed in nature and luxury. A touch of glamor in the world of camping, too basic for some, with various activities organized for travelers who don't want to worry about planning their time away from home down to the smallest detail.


    Trip to Oman: glamping among the desert dunes
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    Rub’ Al Khali – Oman
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