The 7 Best Camel Rides in Oman

1.East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $45Our pick

This 6 to 8 hour private tour takes you east of Salalah with an Omani guide such as Mohammed, Salem, Hamed, or Abdulaziz. Expect Taqah’s beach and castle, Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Tawi Atair, Wadi Hannah, the anti-gravity hill, and Mirbat’s dunes. Water is included, while meals, boating, and some entry fees cost extra.

“I visited in the last week of August. The tour guide Salim was super friendly and he stopped at various picturesque places, even out of the planned route on our request. There were five people in our group. The whole tour was amazing.”

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2.East of Salalah, Mountain Safari, Camels, Waterfall, White beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $117

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring east Salalah with a private guide from Salalah Glory Tours. The route includes Taqah, seasonal waterfalls at Wadi Darbat, Tawi Ateer Sinkhole, Jabal Samhan viewpoints, baobab trees, camels, and coastal stops. Guides such as Mahmoud, Ahmad, Amer, and Saeed are praised for friendly service and local insight.

“Perfect tour with perfect guide , we booked the tour through WhatsApp as we were looking for tour in Google and we are so happy that we find GLORY TOURS SALALAH they are so quick reply to us and we confirmed our tour in Less then 5 minutes!! The tour starts morning time and we see nice house in Taqa and the beautiful wadi darbat and a lot…..”

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3.Bidiya Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Leave Muscat at 2:00 PM for Bidiya, arriving around 4:00 PM for a short camel ride, 4WD sand tour, and sunset on the dunes. Guides such as Khamis and Khazim are praised for explaining Omani culture and keeping the long drive enjoyable. The private car suits up to four people, but the camel ride may last only about 10 minutes.

“The Tour was very good, we had an excelent Guide, which told us a lot of the local traditions and people. From the Port the tour was realy long, but the camel and the sunset worth it.”

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4.Mountain Safari, Camels, waterfalls & lunch (Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $150

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Dhofar with a guide such as Mahmood, from Taqah Castle and seasonal waterfalls at Wadi Darbat to the 211-metre Tawi Ateer sinkhole, Jabal Samhan views, baobab trees and the Anti-Gravity Point. Pickup, water, snacks and an Omani lunch are included.

“We started off exploring the beautiful fishing town of Taraq, the castle and traditional house. Our guide, Mahmood, was very knowledgeable, professional and looked after us well to find all the good spots. He was very kind, courteous and cleRead more”

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5.Camel Riding on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $45

Ride a well-trained camel for 30 minutes or one hour along a Salalah beach while the sun drops over the Indian Ocean. Guides help children and first-time riders. Meet staff in pink clothing beside the camels at the end of the beach club, or add hotel pickup and drop-off for an extra fee. Groups are limited to 10.

“A program zseniális volt, teljesen kitöltöttük az időt. Elhoztak és visszavittek a hotelhez vagy ahova éppen menni akartam.”

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6.Salalah East Tour: Taqah , Darbat waterfall,camel’s baobab

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $117

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring east Salalah by Jeep or SUV, with an English-speaking guide, drinks, and snacks included. The route combines Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan viewpoints, Taqah, camels, baobabs, and sinkholes. If Hamed is leading your trip, expect extra local history and a flexible, friendly approach.

“excellent,Hamed est le meilleur guide qu'il faut choisir sincèrement rien à dire il connaît tout les sites avec l'histoire en plus de ça il est très respectueux il nous a offert de l'eau et un excellent thé.., chapeau à monsieur Hamed.je recommande.”

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7.Bediyah: Camel Safari through the Wahiba Sands Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $65

Meet your Bedouin guide in Bidiyah for a private camel ride across the Wahiba Sands. The standard outing lasts about an hour and includes Arabic coffee, dates, or Omani halwa when available. Longer half-day, full-day, and multi-day rides can include Bedouin visits and a desert camp under the stars.

“It would be best to have a pick up truck. But it is not a very big problem because they can send location and come pick you at an accessible point. Abdullah Haza our guide was very kind. Offered us coffee and dates.”

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