The Salalah Desert Safari offers a private 8-hour journey into Oman’s legendary Rub Al Khali — the largest sand desert in the world.
Visit the Lost City of Ubar (Shisr), Wadi Dawka (Frankincense Wadi), Thumrait Town, black camel farms, and the vast golden dunes of the Empty Quarter.
Pair this private tour with our East Salalah Safari or West Salalah Fazayah Beach Tour to create a complete Salalah sightseeing adventure.
Why Choose This Salalah Desert Safari
- Experience the highlights of Oman’s Empty Quarter on a carefully planned private tour.
- Travel in comfort with a professional Omani guide.
- Enjoy thrilling activities like dune driving, sandboarding, and camel riding.
- Watch a magical desert sunset with Arabic coffee and dates.
- Optionally, enjoy a Bedouin-style dinner under the stars.
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Salalah Desert Safari Overview
Salalah Desert Safari offers a private 8-hour journey into Oman’s legendary Rub Al Khali, the largest sand desert in the world. This unforgettable desert adventure combines thrilling dune drives, sandboarding, camel riding, cultural discoveries, and breathtaking landscapes.
Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, walk through the frankincense valley of Wadi Dawka, visit the ancient Lost City of Ubar (Shisr), and meet the desert’s iconic black camels.
Your expert guide will lead you across dramatic dunes, historic Bedouin areas, and vast open desert plains, bringing you to the perfect spot to watch the sunset over golden sands. Savor Arabic coffee and dates while enjoying the peaceful desert silence.
For a truly immersive experience, you can ride a camel across the dunes, try sandboarding, or enjoy a traditional Bedouin-style dinner under the stars — all available for an additional fee.
This tour is perfect for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and the true magic of Oman’s desert — all in comfort, privacy, and style.
Trip Highlights
- Scenic drive through the Qara Mountain Range with panoramic views of Salalah’s green plains.
- Explore Wadi Dawka (Frankincense Wadi), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Oman’s largest natural frankincense trees.
- Visit Thumrait Town, a historic Bedouin settlement on the ancient desert trade route.
- Stop at Black Camel Farms and learn about their cultural and historical significance.
- Discover the Lost City of Ubar (Shisr) — the legendary “Atlantis of the Sands,” rediscovered by satellite in 1992.
- Experience the vast Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter Desert), the largest sand desert in the world.
- Enjoy thrilling dune driving, sandboarding, and golden sand landscapes.
- Optionally, ride a camel across the dunes (additional fee) for a true desert experience.
- Watch the sunset over the desert horizon, perfect for photography and unforgettable memories.
- Savor traditional Arabic coffee and dates while relaxing in the peaceful desert atmosphere.
- Optional Bedouin-style dinner under the stars in traditional tents (additional fee).
