# Thousand Nights Camp (1000 Nights Camp) Thousand Nights Camp (also 1000 Nights Camp) is a mid-range desert camp deep in the Sharqiya Sands, about 40 minutes by track from the road. You sleep in a Bedouin tent or a sand house, from basic to air-conditioned: your choice of tent shapes the whole stay. Source : https://sabaro-travel.com/en/hotels/thousand-nights-camp/ Thousand Nights Camp, also known as 1000 Nights Camp, is a mid-range camp deep in the dunes of the Sharqiya Sands, the Wahiba desert. Guests sleep in traditional black-and-white goat-hair tents or in sand houses, shaded by desert trees. Tour operators class it as "standard" or "affordable": it is simpler than [Desert Nights Camp](/en/hotels/desert-nights-camp/), and we chose it for its location far into the dunes, its pool and its price. ## Why this camp - **It is deep in the sand.** The camp lies beyond the busiest part of the Wahiba, about 40 minutes by track from the road. Around it, nothing but golden dunes. - **It has a pool.** Small, and described as the only pool at a Wahiba camp: a welcome luxury in the middle of the desert. - **It covers every budget.** From a basic tent with shared facilities to an air-conditioned sand house, you choose your level of comfort. ## Four types of accommodation: the choice that matters This is the key decision when booking: the four levels differ mainly in bathrooms and air conditioning. The Arabic Tent, the simplest, means crossing the camp to shower; from the Sheikh Tent up you have your own facilities, and both the Ameer Tent and the Sand House are air-conditioned. For a European traveller, we recommend the Sheikh Tent at a minimum, the Ameer Tent for a couple and the Sand House, the camp's most comfortable option, for a family. ## Evening at camp The highlight comes late in the afternoon, when a camel carries you to the top of the nearby dunes to watch the sun go down. Dinner follows at the **Arabian Knights** restaurant: Arabic starters and a barbecue, including shuwa (marinated, slow-cooked lamb), as a buffet of Omani and international dishes. Bedouin evenings add henna, traditional coffee and songs around the fire. Then comes the starry sky, sometimes with an astronomer to explain it. A private dinner in the desert can be arranged at extra cost. The camp also has a library, a lounge called the Desert Ship Lounge, and a children's play area. Activities are booked on site, some at extra cost: dune walks, sandboarding, dune bashing (driving the dunes in a 4x4 with a driver), horse rides and camel rides. ## Before you go - **Electricity is limited**: charge your devices when you can. - **No alcohol**: the camp has no licence. - **4x4 access only**, along the track. For desert driving and safety advice, see our guide to [a night in the desert in Oman](/en/guides/nuit-desert-oman/). Do not venture into the Wahiba alone: travel in a convoy of at least two vehicles, or use an organised transfer. - **Season**: September to April is the best time for the desert. ## Price In October 2026, for two nights in March 2027, the cheapest unit was offered on the camp's own site at about €150 a night for two adults, room only and non-refundable, possible local taxes extra. Prices vary widely by tent type. ## Sabaro's view **Who it suits**: travellers who want the Bedouin atmosphere without paying for a luxury camp; families in a Sand House. **Highlights**: the location deep in the dunes; the pool; the sunset camel ride; a choice of comfort levels; a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor (914 reviews). **Good to know**: mid-range comfort; basic tents with shared facilities at the entry level; limited electricity; no alcohol. For more comfort, see [Desert Nights Camp](/en/hotels/desert-nights-camp/); for a camp all to yourselves, [Canvas Club](/en/hotels/canvas-club/). See also the [Wahiba Sands](/en/oman/wahiba-sands/) region and our [desert](/en/themes/desert/) ideas. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which tent should I book at Thousand Nights Camp? At least the Sheikh Tent, which has a private bathroom. The air-conditioned Ameer Tent with private terrace suits couples; the air-conditioned Sand House suits families. The Arabic Tent has shared facilities. ### Does the camp have a pool? Yes, a small one, described as the only pool at a Wahiba camp. ### Is alcohol served? No, the camp has no licence to serve alcohol. ### How do I get to the camp? By 4x4, about 40 minutes along a track from the road. Arrange a transfer or a suitable vehicle, travelling in convoy. ### Is the camp suitable for children? Yes, in a Sand House, with the pool and play area. The basic tents are less suited to young children because the facilities are shared.