From Muscat we will first drive to Wadi Bani Khalid for a relaxing few hours bathing in the pools and catching some sunshine while reflecting on the Adventure to come. Wadi Bani Khalid is one of Oman’s most popular Tourist spots so best to avoid it at weekends if possible. After swimming in the pools and soaking up some sun we will have lunch at a restaurant in a village nearby…

From Muscat we will first drive to Wadi Bani Khalid for a relaxing few hours bathing in the pools and catching some sunshine while reflecting on the Adventure to come. Wadi Bani Khalid is one of Oman’s most popular Tourist spots so best to avoid it at weekends if possible. After drying off we will have lunch in a restaurant in the nearby village and then we will drive to the Wahiba Sands and set up a wild camp…

We first stop at Nakal to visit the impressive fort and to admire the views of Date plantations from the castle walls.  We then visit the hot springs where if it is not to crowded it is possible to bathe. From Nakal we drive towards Rusrtaq and turn off to drive through the spectacular drive t Wadi Bani Auf. After passing the fearsome Snake Gorge we reach the picturesque village of Bilad Sayt after taking some nice photos…

From Muscat we drive through the Sumail gap to Nizwa and visit the fort and the Souq. We then drive the short distance to visit Jabrin Fort and the Bahla pottery factory. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and then we will drive towards Ibra and shortly afterwards we will enter the Wahiba Sands and set up a wild camp in time enough to ensure we can climb a dune to watch the setting Sun. And then…