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Taken by Richard & Sue Greenwood
All photographs © Richard Greenwood
We are pleased to present a selection of photographs
taken by the Greenwoods on their February 2006 self drive
journey through Oman.
The Empty Quarter -
'Rub al Khali' © Richard Greenwood
Temporarily stuck on top of a dune ©
Richard Greenwood
Grandson of Raschid tribesman, Bin Gabaisha, who
accompanied Wilfred Thesiger on his epic journeys across the
Empty Quarter in the late 40s © Richard
Greenwood
The Empty Quarter at dawn ©
Richard Greenwood
Amazing shapes and colours of the ever-changing dunes
© Richard Greenwood
Sunset © Richard Greenwood
Camp at the coast near Al Duqm ©
Richard Greenwood
Start of camel trek with Mohammed in the northern
Wahiba Sands © Richard Greenwood
A short rest at midday ©
Richard Greenwood
Mohammed cooks rice for supper ©
Richard Greenwood
This is the best way to ride - if you can! ©
Richard Greenwood
The camels' favourite bush ©
Richard Greenwood
A misty morning, Wahiba Sands ©
Richard Greenwood
Nizwa from the roof of the fort ©
Richard Greenwood
Jebel al Akhdar, the Green Mountain - painted interior
of the sheik's house in the deserted village of Wadi Bani
Habib © Richard Greenwood
A Sheraijah village perched on the vertiginous mountainside
among fruit and vegetable terraces
A rare, clear mountain pool between villages on the
'Green Mountain' ©
Richard Greenwood
Epic sunset on Jebel al Akhdar. A photograph can
not do justice © Richard Greenwood
Crumbling, ancient part of oasis city of Iski ©
Richard Greenwood
The public beach just beyond the Al Bustan Palace
Hotel, Muscat © Richard Greenwood
Colourful fish in the bustling market at Mutra ©
Richard Greenwood
The extravagantly opulant Al Bustan Palace Hotel
© Richard Greenwood
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRIP
Here is a brief summary of the itinerary, which we put together
for the Greenwoods. If you would like to read a more detailed
version of their trip, please let us know and we will provide
you with the full itinerary.
Price guide for this trip - £1915 per person including
international flights.
PLUS
6 day desert crossing and camel trek - £760 per person.
DAY 1 - DEPART THE UK
A night flight to Muscat with a transfer to Salalah in the
morning.
DAY 2 - SALALAH
Relaxing rest after the flight at a seafront hotel near Salalah.
Land Cruiser handover and briefing. Stock up on provisions.
DAY 3 - SALALAH
Head off to explore the dramatic Dhofar mountains surrounding
Salalah.
DAY 4 - SOUTHERN COASTLINE
A day spent enjoying the serene coastline. Dolphin &
whale boat trip and snorkelling.
DAY 5 - THE EMPTY QUARTER
Adventurous onward journey into the Empty Quarter amid the
300m high sand dunes with a charming Bedouin guide.
DAY 6 - THE EMPTY QUARTER
Travel deeper into this incredible desert with your Bedu
guide. Seriously spectacular camping in a stunning desert
setting.
DAY 7 - ARABIAN ORYX SANCTUARY
The guide leaves you and you head north via Hayma and visit
the sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Camp in the desert.
DAY 8 - WAHIBA SANDS
Meet your desert guide in Hiij and head up to Qahid to camp
on the coast.
DAY 9 - NOMADIC DESERT CAMP
Exciting and exhilarating drive across the dunes to a wonderful
Bedouin camp, inhabited by the guide's family.
DAY 10 - CAMEL TREK
Swap the vehicle for your own personal camel! Beautiful,
remote camping with a really great, friendly Bedouin team.
Enjoy simple and delicious, traditional Bedouin food.
DAY 11 - CAMEL TREK
Continuation of the camel trek with the small Bedouin team
looking after you.
DAY 12 - NOMADIC DESERT CAMP
You and your now best friend (camel) return to the desert
camp for a welcome shower and comfortable bed.
DAY 13 - AL JEBEL AL AKHDAR
Set off in the vehicle via Nizwa to the absolutely magnificent
region of Al Jebel Al Akhdar.
DAY 14 - AL JEBEL AL AKHDAR
Mountain climbs amid this picturesque area of villages and
fruit bearing terraces.
DAY 15 - MUSCAT
Final leg of the journey takes you to the breathtaking and
world renowned Al Bustan Hotel in Muscat for two days of complete
luxury before the flight home.
DAY 16 - MUSCAT
The fabulous Al Bustan makes a great base from which to explore
the intriguing interior and resplendent architecture of beautiful
Muscat.
DAY 17 - DEPART OMAN
A relaxing day swimming and indulging in the excellent watersports
available at the Al Bustan before the flight home in the evening.
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