FAQs

Please contact us via email to secure your spot in an upcoming trip. Once you've confirmed your details and we've answered all your questions, we secure an online payment. 

As we'll be travelling in a hot desert climate, we recommend packing light, breathable clothing with hats or head covers, as well as windproof/thermal jackets for the occasional cool nights.  We also highly recommend hiking/trekking shoes, trekking poles for our uphill climbs and swimsuits for the oasis pool (where applicable). 

We recommend Wilfred Thesiger’s masterpieces Arabian Sands and Arabia Felix, which chronicle his journeys across the one of the world's most formidable deserts and his encounter with the Bedouin tribes. St John Philby's The Empty Quarter is also an informative read, as are Oman: Jewel of the Arabian Gulf and Oman (Bradt Travel Guide). 

Our expeditions involve a lot of walking, driving with the occasional uphill/downhill walk. You'll also be in a 4x4 for considerable time, and camping involves adjusting to tent beds. Therefore, if you have mobility issues or health concerns that can be impacted by hot climates or sun exposure, we recommend you talk to your doctor before choosing our trips. 

Our desert meals rely on long-life legumes and vegetables, as well as meat, chicken, canned tuna, processed cheese, dried fruit and rice. We grill on open fires and use powder milk when in the desert. If you have a serious food allergy or intolerance such as Celiac disease, please note that we may not always be able to cater to your needs due to our limited resources. 

Not at all. Your trip will be both comfortable and safe, bearing in mind that you'll be exploring the desert, so you'll need to adapt to life without standard toilet facilities or beds. That being said, the serenity and quiet of the deep desert will help you tune out the day-to-day noise and reliance on technology, and you may have some of the most restful sleep of your life.