Unique expeditions for 2009...

Oman Full Moon Trek

The Full Moon desert expedition will be a unique opportunity to trek with the local Bedu, experience a traditional Omani way of life and enjoy the grandeur of the desert environment. 

Our expedition is led by a member of the Al Wahibi tribe ; one of the true families of the desert.  We will travel in the traditional Bedu way, trekking through the desert on camels, travelling by moonlight and setting up wild desert camps under the stars. 

On this short journey, in the haunting light of the moon and in the mornings before it gets to hot, we will discover the dreamlike quality of the desert at night and the pleasure of travelling on the 'ships of the desert; in the day.

At the end of our trek we head to the stunning coastline between Al Ashkarah and Ras al Haddon.  

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Unique moonlight desert expedition using Camels
  

• Insight into bedu travel and culture
  

• Beautiful Oman beaches, wild beach camping and the chance to see green turtles laying their eggs

The expedition meets in Muscat, with time to explore one of the oldest cities in the Middle East with its bustling souks and the Sultan’s palace.

The desert trek starts after driving to Sharqiyah Sands  when the group will meet Amour from the Al Wahibi tribe; one of the true families of the desert; he will be leading the trek and introducing us to the camels and their way of life.  At moon rise we mount up for a few hours trekking then set  up a wild desert camp under the stars. 

With the help and guidance of your tour leader there will be plenty of opportunity to learn their way of life; seek out nature and wildlife such as desert fox, scorpions, goats and birds of prey and learn how the Bedu use the stars to guide them. 

A typical trekking day will start at 9am for breakfast and after breaking up our camp, we will set off for approx 4 hours until 2pm.  After tending to the camels we put up shade and spend the afternoon out of the heat of sun.  As the moon begins to rise (around 7pm) we set off for another 4 hour trek before making camp and settling down for the night.

Trekking with Camels

Baby turtles heading for the sea

At the end of the desert trek we will head for the stunning coastline between Al Ashkarah and Ras al Haddon.  Where we have the opportunity to see turtles laying their eggs at a local turtle reserve and swim in the beautiful pools of Wadi Shab.