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Great location between dunes, beautiful views, very spacious tent. Staff was very friendly and attentive and prepared excellent meals. Also, two very friendly and pretty camels close to camp. They had a starbed outside the tent so stargazing was very comfortable!

Stayed in January 2025

Finding the office in Bidiyah was a struggle. Better signposting would be an upgrade

It was so clean in a beautiful setting in the dessert, and the tent with an excellent bed exceeded our expectations

Stayed in February 2025

It can get chilly in the desert at night, so don't forget to bring warm clothes!

Everything about Starwatching Private Camp was amazing, from location, staff kindness and efficiency, room comfort, food... Truly, one of the most magical nights of my life, and worth every cent.

Stayed in January 2025

Everything was wonderful!

We stayed 2 nights at Starwatching Private Camp and had an incredible time. The camp is nestled about a 45 minute drive into the desert in a remote setting. The opportunity to switch off from the world was a welcomed opportunity! The food was excellent, the facilities for the restroom were far above what I expected for being in the desert, and the tent is very spacious and comfortable. We spent our first night alone at camp and walked up the dunes to watch sunset before having dinner and then sitting out by the firepit enjoying the calmness of our surroundings. The second day another couple had rented the tent and it was nice to have the company! We had another excellent dinner together and then we separated from the couple to go up onto the star gazing platform to layout and watch the stars. To top it all off, the team who looked after us provided the best care. Usman and Imran looked after us ensuring we had everything we needed at camp and the gem that is Ali guided us in to camp, to our hotel air balloon we had booked and back again, waking up very early to ensure we didn't miss our activities and provided much insight into the lives of those living within the desert and in Oman. Ali was so welcoming and friendly, he made the whole experience even more enjoyable! Our experience was 5 stars, it is a wonderful treasure in the middle of the desert and I cannot wait for the opportunity to go back.

Stayed in November 2024

Experience of a lifetime Everything planned perfectly down to every detail. The accommodations were amazing and we really enjoyed the stargazing platform at the camp. Highly recommend the sunset camel ride and desert trek in the morning. Bedouin host was extraordinary he made our trip a memory of a lifetime.

Stayed in April 2024

That we were not able to stay longer due to our own schedule.

The highlight of our trip to Oman. I had an unforgettable night at Stargazing Private Camp. The service was excellent, and the freshly prepared Omani food was delightful. The highlight was the breathtaking sky filled with stars, creating a magical atmosphere. I’ve had tears of joy. The calmness of the desert is one I will never forget and until this day I sometimes close my eyes to go back to that feeling of the deafening silence. The camp and our tent was just as how I imagined. Super authentic but still luxurious. Just how a night in the desert should be. With an open view of the desert, no other camps in sight. The surprise birthday cake added a personal touch, making it a truly special experience. The staff goes beyond to provide the most magnificent experience, which we will treasure for ever. Thank you for this unique and beautiful getaway.

Stayed in January 2024

Food was amazing. Very welcoming staff and an excellent experience. This was the best stay anywhere that I’ve ever been before.

Stayed in October 2023

Great luxurious desert experience - awesome location up on the dunes, tent was super comfortable, and food was delicious.

Stayed in March 2023

Shower didn’t really work due to lack of water pressure

incredible location, a good way into the desert. Excellent staff.

Stayed in February 2023

the position, the layout of the 4 tents, never more than 8 people at any one time. only 4 on the 2 nights we were there. looked after magnificently by the two Campmen who couldn't have done more for us. Wide open skies, star gazing, incredible moonlight, peace and tranquility. Organised and run brilliantly by Hamid who drove us to and from the site. Morning trekking with Bader was definitely worth doing and we saw a scorpion, many lizards and the absolute highlight was the birth of a camel.

Stayed in January 2023

The place is amazing. Everything, scenery, comfort, hospitality. We have stayed for one night and I think it was great. If you plan to stay for 2 nights then you might find that there are no additional activities offered (like camel rides, quad bike, etc). This is a peaceful place for relaxation and dune viewing.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing - it was absolutely perfect

what an amazing place. If you want to experience the peace in the wilderness of the desert in a luxury tent, fabulous food and people that really care about the desert and environment then this is the place for you. Camp (unlike many of the other desert ‘camps)was on top of the dunes so sunset/sunrise spectacular and with 0 noise and light pollution the night sky was incredible. We lay on our backs watching shooting stars before retiring in comfort. There are only 4 tents in camp so you do get a real feel of the desert. The drive (40 mins into the desert) was an awesome experience too.

Stayed in October 2022

I have stayed with Starwatching Camp before and, while this stay was very nice, it didn't feel.like quite the same level of luxury and exclusivity as last time.

Nice staff

Stayed in October 2022

We could not find the meeting point.

The staff, the location, the food

Stayed in October 2022

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Stayed in February 2025

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Stayed in January 2023