Wahibah
Sands - 4x4 Full Day Tour - 12 hours |
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Depart
early morning from hotel. |
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To
Ibra - gateway to the Sharqiya
Region. Many watchtowers on the surrounding hills pay silent
tribute to its past strategic importance. Remains of grand fortified
houses and forts abound. A testimony to its past close trading
links with East Africa are the falaj system, financed by influential
merchants residing in Zanzibar, and their fine houses built
on returning to their hometown. |
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Not
far away is Al Mudayrib, where the surrounding hills
are dotted with watchtowers. Fine old buildings with beautifully
carved doors, painted ceilings and arches show the influence
of contact with Africa. |
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Into
the Wahibah Sands - a desert with rolling dunes and shifting
sands - magnificent with changing colours. This is the traditional
home of the Bedouin, hardy spirited people who know how to survive
in these harsh desert conditions. |
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This
is where our permanent camp Al Areesh
is situated. Settle in and enjoy lunch. |
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A
visit to a Bedouin
family, which will give you an intimate insight into their
traditional lifestyle. An optional camel ride with a
Bedouin guide is a thrilling experience. |
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Visit
Wadi Bani Khaled, one of the largest wadis in Oman. Nestled
deep in the mountains, it is a true oasis. Water cascades down
the gorge forming cool blue-green pools, fed by underground
streams flowing from within the surrounding limestone hills.
Perennial flowing streams of spring water carried in aflaj (man-made
channels) cling precariously to the rugged terrain and supports
villages in the area. |
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