@West Goes East sadly not. I was only there for 5 nights and was staying with my friends parents. We spent our time going to the expat areas. Beach, pool, M and S, and sunbathing. We were only 16!
Thank you. We did our own research and got some advice from our hotel in Muscat called Lana Villa. We also hired a car from them. As for the desert trip we booked it through booking.com. there's loads to choose from. We liked the look of that one as it was a small camp.
MarrHabban Phil! What an epic adventure. And very well told and edited. Such beautiful swimming trips and that lovely glamping experience in the desert. And a lot of other memorable trips and sights. Very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing and Masa' al kheir 😊.
This was very interesting Phil and very well edited and put together. You have come a long way since doing the South Downs Way (literally!) and deserve far more views and subscribers than you currently have. Well done! Wasn't expecting another adventure so soon after the last!
Great video...got here after seeing your Jordan video. I was already planning my Jordan trip but now I want to go to Oman too. Also tip on the phone: saltwater doesn't dry completely so the phone thinks there is still moisture. If you have a waterproof phone you just need to wash the salt off and let it dry.
Thank you. Yes, Oman is just as amazing as Jordan. In fact it probably has more to offer but Petra and Wadi Rum are incredible so well worth going to Jordan for those places alone. Thanks for the tip about the phone. Thankfully I had phone insurance so got it replaced. Just gutted I lost the turtle footage.
We arrived in the afternoon but could have spent the whole day there as its so nice. It felt a bit rushed for us. It's about a 2 hour drive from Muscat , a 5 minute boat ride across the river and then probs about a 45 min walk through the canyon until you reach the water. So it is doable if you have a car but you maybe pushed for time. Plus I think the last boat across the river is at 7pm (but cant remember for sure)? There is the Bimmah Sinkhole which is a bit closer to Muscat which is pretty cool. Not as nice as Wadi Shab though. Hope that helps?
I would book tbh as they get booked up pretty quickly and the port is a bit of a drive out of town. Having said that I think we booked a day in advance. The owner of our hotel rang them company up to see if there was availability on the boat and luckily for us there was.
*Also you mention there were people offering rides up to jebel? So one could potentially park the car at the bottom? We’ll be in a rental and I’m terrified of ruining it, haha. Thanks!
Hi there. Thanks for watching :) No issues with driving to any of the wadis. The only procarious drive we had was up to Jebal but we manged it and the car was fine plus we were in a brand new hire car and there not a scratch. It's just a bit steep and there was no tarmac. I wouldn't suggest trying to get a lift up as that was just some guy trying his luck to make a buck or 2....I wouldnt have fully trusted that plus you'd have to find your own way back too when coming back down the mountain.
Hey, I didn't take my drone? Are there any drone shots in the vid? I wouldn't risk tbh as you'll likely have it taken away at the airport but I guess you never know if you wanna try. I did meet a guy at the sink hole who had one but he had driven it through from Dubai. I've got the same issue for an upcoming trip to Senegal where it's not allowed. Bit of a bugger!
Thanks. Tbh I really can't remember. I looked on my bookings history on Bookings.com which is where I thought we booked it but it's not there. Perhaps have a look on there anyway and hopefully you'll find it. It only had 2 tents
@@philrwesty Hey thank you very much... by now we were there already but the small camps dont operate now anyway since its too hot (they say :) so we went ot a bigger one still operating but it was also an amazing experience... beautiful place. Thanks so much for your info!
... 8:48 PM (4:15), 08:51 PM (4:45) the Petrol Station and how its a still bright (day) light! and The Sun is high! When The Sun sets down and getting dark (night) over there in Oman?
Am very glad! Thank you... I watching this your video about Oman shown as recommendation on TH-cam I watching right now on my big (65 inch) Smart TV :)
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This is by far the most amazing video about Oman on TH-cam! I really enjoyed it.
Ah thanks. What a nice comment. Thanks for watching 😊
So so good. Massively makes me want to explore those Wadis in particular!!! What a country. Awesome edit skills. So watchable 👍
Thanks mat! It certainly has some cool places to explore!
West-yo! you made gorgeous edition,🙂
Thanks yo!
really enjoyed watching your excellent videos ,desert nights looked amazing 👍
Thank you. Yes the deserts were a real highlight for us 😊
Another great vlog Phil. Great pic on that GoPro. Keep them coming l!
Cheers bro! Thanks again for watching.
good stuff
Thank you!
great video. thank you for making it.
Thanks for watching! 🙏
im glad you guys enjoy Oman
Loved it!
Just catching up. Defo went to the Grand Mosqu. Stunning
Hope you went to some of the other natural places too!
@West Goes East sadly not. I was only there for 5 nights and was staying with my friends parents. We spent our time going to the expat areas. Beach, pool, M and S, and sunbathing. We were only 16!
@@EmmaSamways didn't realise they had Marks and Spencers there 🤔
@West Goes East well the used to. There was a big UK military base there so they did a roaring trade with the espats!
Beautiful video. My daughter and I will travel to Oman in February. May I ask you how you organized and with whom the trip in the desert?
Thank you. We did our own research and got some advice from our hotel in Muscat called Lana Villa. We also hired a car from them. As for the desert trip we booked it through booking.com. there's loads to choose from. We liked the look of that one as it was a small camp.
MarrHabban Phil! What an epic adventure. And very well told and edited. Such beautiful swimming trips and that lovely glamping experience in the desert. And a lot of other memorable trips and sights. Very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing and Masa' al kheir 😊.
Glad you enjoyed it. It really has some beautiful locations 🙂
great video mate
Thank you 🤙
Fabuleux
Merci!
@@WestGoesEast avec plaisirs
hope u enjoyed oman
I sure did! Loved it :)
This was very interesting Phil and very well edited and put together. You have come a long way since doing the South Downs Way (literally!) and deserve far more views and subscribers than you currently have. Well done! Wasn't expecting another adventure so soon after the last!
Much appreciated! And yes, youtube is a tough slog but at least I have these video memories for years to come :)
i agree
Its a nice Vlog
Thank you 🤙
Great video...got here after seeing your Jordan video. I was already planning my Jordan trip but now I want to go to Oman too. Also tip on the phone: saltwater doesn't dry completely so the phone thinks there is still moisture. If you have a waterproof phone you just need to wash the salt off and let it dry.
Thank you. Yes, Oman is just as amazing as Jordan. In fact it probably has more to offer but Petra and Wadi Rum are incredible so well worth going to Jordan for those places alone.
Thanks for the tip about the phone. Thankfully I had phone insurance so got it replaced. Just gutted I lost the turtle footage.
Hi, really great video. Which place in Muskat is it at 0:36
Thanks
Thank you. It's the old town of Muscat. A short taxi ride from the modern part
@@WestGoesEast 👍
Hello!
What a wonderful trip ! :D
Where did you sleep exactly in the desert ? The spot look awesome. We are planning to go there also.
The camp was called Wahiba Bedouins private camp. Really special due to the small size and the kind host.
Hey! Awesome video. Really well put together. Where did you stayed for your time around jabal Al chams?
Thank you! :) It was called Sama heights resort. Hope that helps!
Great video! Any recomendations for renting car in Oman?
Thanks! We rented from our accommodation in Muscat, Lana Villa. There is a link in the description.
Thanks!
Come to nizwa fort
We did see it but didn't go in.
How long did you spend in Wadi Shab? We have a spare afternoon layover and were wondering if we could fit it in from Muscat.
We arrived in the afternoon but could have spent the whole day there as its so nice. It felt a bit rushed for us. It's about a 2 hour drive from Muscat , a 5 minute boat ride across the river and then probs about a 45 min walk through the canyon until you reach the water. So it is doable if you have a car but you maybe pushed for time. Plus I think the last boat across the river is at 7pm (but cant remember for sure)?
There is the Bimmah Sinkhole which is a bit closer to Muscat which is pretty cool. Not as nice as Wadi Shab though. Hope that helps?
@@WestGoesEast Helps a lot. Thanks for replying!
did you prebook Daymaniyat island? or can you jsut arrive at the port hoping for someone to take you there (with fee of course)
I would book tbh as they get booked up pretty quickly and the port is a bit of a drive out of town.
Having said that I think we booked a day in advance. The owner of our hotel rang them company up to see if there was availability on the boat and luckily for us there was.
Hi there! Great video! Did you have any issues driving a smaller (not 4x4) vehicle around? In particular to the wadi?
*Also you mention there were people offering rides up to jebel? So one could potentially park the car at the bottom? We’ll be in a rental and I’m terrified of ruining it, haha. Thanks!
Hi there. Thanks for watching :)
No issues with driving to any of the wadis. The only procarious drive we had was up to Jebal but we manged it and the car was fine plus we were in a brand new hire car and there not a scratch. It's just a bit steep and there was no tarmac.
I wouldn't suggest trying to get a lift up as that was just some guy trying his luck to make a buck or 2....I wouldnt have fully trusted that plus you'd have to find your own way back too when coming back down the mountain.
@@WestGoesEast ok, thanks! I heard/read somewhere that there might be a checkpoint at the bottom not allowing non 4x4 vehicles up so wasn't sure.
@@sierraward9609we didn't encounter any check points. I think you'll be OK. That's if you go where we went anyway.
Hey man, did you need a permit for the drone or did you just take and risk it?
Hey, I didn't take my drone? Are there any drone shots in the vid?
I wouldn't risk tbh as you'll likely have it taken away at the airport but I guess you never know if you wanna try. I did meet a guy at the sink hole who had one but he had driven it through from Dubai.
I've got the same issue for an upcoming trip to Senegal where it's not allowed. Bit of a bugger!
Hy very nice... what was the name of the company for the desert night? Thanks!
Thanks. Tbh I really can't remember. I looked on my bookings history on Bookings.com which is where I thought we booked it but it's not there. Perhaps have a look on there anyway and hopefully you'll find it. It only had 2 tents
@@WestGoesEast oh well thanks anyway.... yeah exactly because it only has two tents i was interested in it. :)
@@aetti31 I'll ask Emma and see if she knows and get back to you if she knows
@@aetti31 Found it. Its called Bedouins tents camp
@@philrwesty Hey thank you very much... by now we were there already but the small camps dont operate now anyway since its too hot (they say :) so we went ot a bigger one still operating but it was also an amazing experience... beautiful place. Thanks so much for your info!
... 8:48 PM (4:15), 08:51 PM (4:45) the Petrol Station and how its a still bright (day) light! and The Sun is high!
When The Sun sets down and getting dark (night) over there in Oman?
It was the wrong time on the display. I'm guessing it was actually late morning.
I guess that’s it... :)
You’re welcome to visit Montenegro.
Greetings from Montenegro!
Thank you. I have been a couple of times. I loved it
Am very glad! Thank you...
I watching this your video about Oman shown as recommendation on TH-cam I watching right now on my big (65 inch) Smart TV :)
Please tell me how you found Oman, is it safe?
We loved Oman. It felt incredibly safe and the people were friendly.
@@WestGoesEast Thank you for answering my question.
How much did you pay for the roundtrip transfer to the desert tent per person?
For the transfer or the whole desert tent experience?
hello. Are you still in Oman?
Not any more
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