Thousand Nights Camp

Camel rides from Thousand Nights Camp in Bidiyah take you into the surrounding desert on guided routes across the dunes. You’ll travel at a steady pace on trained camels with handlers leading the group and managing the route. The experience follows natural desert tracks where you’ll move across sand formations and open terrain typical of the area. Rides are available at different times of day, including early morning and late afternoon, when conditions are cooler.

Before setting off, you receive basic instructions on mounting and riding. The activity offers a slow-paced way to move through the desert landscape directly from the camp.

Dune bashing from Thousand Nights Camp in Bidiyah takes you into the surrounding desert for an off-road drive across sand dunes in a 4x4 vehicle. You’ll travel with a trained driver who navigates shifting terrain, steep slopes and soft sand tracks at varying speeds. The route moves through open desert areas where conditions change depending on wind and surface.

Before starting, you’ll receive basic safety instructions and an overview of the drive. The experience is focused on controlled off-road movement rather than sightseeing stops, giving you time in the vehicle as it moves across the dunes. It offers access to the desert landscape directly from the camp.

Stargazing experiences at Thousand Nights Camp in Bidiyah take place in the open desert, away from surrounding light. You’ll join guided sessions led by knowledgeable hosts who point out constellations, planets and visible celestial features using basic equipment and visual guidance. As you stand or sit in the desert, you’ll observe the night sky with clear visibility conditions typical of the region.

The session includes explanations about navigation by stars, local desert skies and how different constellations are recognised throughout the year. The setting allows you to spend time outdoors at night while learning how to identify key features of the sky above Oman’s desert landscape.