Dune bashing is always a captivating activity for everyone, irrespective of nationality or inclination. It refers to travelling across the desert sand dunes at high speed in a powerful four wheel drive vehicle. The sandy deserts of Oman provide an excellent environment for experienced dune bashers or those who are yet to try this diversion.
Having an experienced driver at the helm is mandatory in this activity, as novices are likely to get themselves into trouble. Fortunately there are many skilled drivers in Oman who would be pleased to take you on a dune bashing excursion. Many have compared the endeavour to the sport of surfing, since the driver must skilfully ride across the huge sand dunes. The sensation is thrilling as the rider feels as if the vehicle is about to crash or that it will flip over. But the main danger is that the car will get bogged down in the sand.
A skilled driver will take you across the dunes at breathtaking speeds, making you feel as if you were ascending at an impossible angle and sliding down sandbanks at the limits of control. There seems to be outrageous oversteer and the vehicle churns up vast quantities of sand, darkening the closed windows as if a blackout was taking place. This is all part of the genuine dune bashing experience. Perhaps the ultimate thrill is a steep descent; the driver will take you up a massive dune and then descend at a breathtaking angle to the bottom.
Oman is a nation which features sensational desert landscapes, which the visitor will be able to enjoy in travels across the country. One of the most picturesque and renowned sites in the nation is the oasis of Wadi Bin Khalid. Here you will find natural pools, a deep gorge which is ideal for a cooling swim, mango trees and date palms. The drive to the location is an attraction in itself, inspiring hushed awe from passengers as they experience the stark beauty of the terrain.
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