Useful information about Oman
Is Oman safe to travel?
Yes. Oman is considered one of the safest travel destinations in the Arab region and the world. Crime rates are extremely low, the domestic situation is stable, and the local people are not only incredibly hospitable but also accustomed to travelers and tourists due to centuries-old trade. You will notice that even after dark, women are often seen traveling alone – there is a general atmosphere of mutual respect. Incidents like thefts, car break-ins, or robberies, while present as anywhere in the world, are very rare – significantly less frequent than in Germany. The Royal Omani Police is present everywhere, there is hardly a spot in the country without mobile phone reception, and the police speak English in case you ever need assistance.
Do I have a guide while traveling through Oman?
No. But yes! Followthetracks tours are self-drive adventures designed in a way that you can explore with your friends & family privately with great flexibility while not missing out on local experiences and hidden gems. Instead of a physical guide, you'll find a tablet with our app in your 4x4 car. The app guides you through Oman safely along the route you previously chose, shows & explains to you all the beautiful places, gives you camping spots & restaurant suggestions and provides photo inspiration. Our local team will be available 24/7 and will assist you in case you will need support. They will also take care of the logistics around your trip, such as booking the hotels, providing you with camping gear and the 4x4 as well as connecting you to local guides according to your itinerary.
What's included in my Oman round tour and what's not?
✅️ Digital Guide on a tablet
✅️ 4x4 rental car with rooftop tent
✅️ camping kitchen
✅️ Hotel in Muscat, Nizwa and Wadi Tiwi
✅️ Airport Shuttle Service
✅️ Desert Experience
✅️ Guided Canyoning (Snake Canyon & Wadi Tiwi)
✅️ Snorkeling adventure Dimaniyat Islands (Half-day trip)
✖️ VISA costs
✖️ International flights
✖️ Fuel (ca. 62 USD/l)
✖️ Food (except hotel breakfasts)
✖️ Sleeping bag
How do I get from Location A to B?
The unique experience of our self-drive adventures comes to life through well-equipped 4x4 offroad vehicles, driven by you or/and your friends. These vehicles are made for the Omani highway as well as dirt and sand roads during your trip. To not get lost, you will find a tablet with our FTT app in each vehicle. It helps you to navigate your whole journey, provides you with recommendations and useful explanations and makes sure that you reach the next milestone on your route on time.
Where will I sleep during the round trip?
In your rooftop tent and hotels along the way. Offroad adventure means offroad adventure - so be prepared to experience the beauty of Oman’s nature and landscape during day and night time while camping in your rooftop tent. However, on your first day you will stay in a hotel in Muscat and in another hotel in Nizwa around the halftime point throughout your trip. A third place called Nomad Inn will be your last stop before you return to Muscat, providing you modern facilities and a pool while you camp on the property. You can, if available, upgrade to a room at own expense.
Will I get to meet Max on my tour in Oman?
Maybe. As it is a self-drive tour, you will travel with your friends and family and will be guided by a digital guide which Max has helped to develop and co-design. However, as we start our adventures in 2024, you might meet Max while you’re there! But he will not accompany you during your tour.
Do I need off-road driving experience?
No. Followthetracks is a wonderful beginner experience as well as made for advanced offroad and self-drive travelers. Bring your curiosity in adventures, traveling and nature and we will do the rest - apart from the driving of course. But don’t worry, Oman’s infrastructure is great, the highway is in mint condition and the dirt roads and sand roads are definitely easily doable. In case you'll get stuck, you'll find the approriate gear in the car and instruction tutorials on the tablet.
My preferred travel date is not on the list. What can I do?
No problem! Please reach out to us via email to oman@followthetracks.tours or click on the contact form underneath the travel dates. We will help you to customize your travel dates and list your personal trip for you to book.
Is the car automatic or manual transmission?
The car features an automatic transmission and is equipped to go fully off-road.