Let's start right away with one of the most breathtaking wild camping spots I've pitched my tent at - the mountains of Jebel Shams. Can there be anything better than waking up from the bleating of a herd of goats, sticking your head of the tent and seeing this stunning scenery unfolding in the morning light? I don't think so. Jebel Shams is one of Oman's top tourist destinations and still it feels like you arrived at the end of the world. You can reach this place within a half days drive from Muscat and it's fairly easy to get to, if you have a 4WD. If not, you can give it a shot and try to hitch a ride. There's kind of frequent traffic here, with a car passing by every half an hour or so. Don't forget to bring a decent sleeping bag since temperatures can easily drop to freezing point at night. The best thing about this wild camping spot is, that it's located right around the corner from the tiny village of Al Khitaym, which is the starting pointfor the famous hiking trail W6 - also known as the Balcony Trail.