This delightful camp, attractively landscaped in sympathy with the wilderness setting, is thriving under new ownership. A range of accommodation is on offer, from goat-hair tents and small bungalows to a grand chalet that sleeps 10. There’s hot water, a restaurant and the chance to barbecue in the camp cave, while Jebel Shams' key sights are within walking distance.
Situated at the start of the walking route to the summit of Jebel Shams (route W4, seven to 12 hours), Sama Heights Resort is perfectly placed for outdoor activities, and a branch of Husaak Adventures facilitates a number of off-the-beaten-track walking options. If hiking up 1000m to the summit of Jebel Shams (2990m) seems too much of an effort, the edge of Wadi Ghul is an easy stroll away. Transport from Al Hamra costs OR40 for a return trip.
