Camp beneath the Hajar skies.
A peaceful family camping oasis near Al Madam — an hour from Dubai. Pitch your own tent or arrive to one ready-made, with pools, hot showers and a fire waiting at the lapa.
Inkampu · “camp” in Xhosa
Real camping, with the good bits sorted.
INKAMPU means "camp" in Xhosa. Located near Al Madam in Sharjah, a few kilometres from the Oman border, we're an hour from Dubai, 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi and 70 minutes from Al Ain.
Build your camp your way on your own numbered pitch. We look after the rest: clean washrooms with hot showers, two shaded pools, kids' play areas, a social lapa and a shop for the things you forgot.
Ways to stay
Pick your patch of desert.
A day at the oasis
From first coffee to the last ember.
Coffee & mountains
Wander to the lapa for morning tea and coffee as the sun lights up the Hajar range.
Pool o'clock
Two shaded pools and the play areas keep the kids busy (and the grown-ups horizontal).
Lunch in the shade
Spread out a picnic at your campsite or meet friends at the lapa while the kids dry off.
A trip to the camp shop
Something sweet, a cold drink or extra firewood for tonight. Don't forget your Inkampu mementoes: you can pick those up there too.
Time to light the fires
Golden hour. The dunes turn copper, the firepits and braais are lit, and the smell of dinner drifts across camp.
Kids to bed
Little ones tucked in, it's the grown-ups' turn: pull a chair up to the fire, swap stories and watch the stars come out.
New · choose your pitch
Know exactly where you'll wake up.
Close to the pool for the kids? Tucked away by the mountains? When you book, pick your exact campsite on the live map — or let us choose a great one for you.
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Everything you forgot to pack for.
Hot showers
Serviced men's and women's washrooms with hot and cold showers, dotted around the grounds.
Two pools
Two shaded swimming pools beside the kids' play area. Children under 15 must be supervised by an adult at the pools at all times.
The lapa & boma
Two social braai areas — the lapa for the whole camp, the boma for smaller groups.
Kids' play areas
Two play areas, in sight of the pool deck.
Camp shop
Something sweet, a cold drink, extra firewood, ice and charcoal, plus gear hire and Inkampu mementoes to take home.
Morning coffee
Tea and coffee served every morning. Wake up, wander over, watch the mountains.
Water points
Dedicated wash-up points for dishes and gear.
170 m² events area
Corporate days, team building and celebrations under open skies.
Around the fire
“More than friends. Family.”
Never before have we felt so at home straight away! Neat, clean, organised, well planned & well managed… the best of all is how all the campers become friends around the campfire. More than friends. Family.
Very well managed camp, clean, beautifully laid out camping sites, ablution blocks and central braai area with swimming pool facilities. The owners go out of their way to make your stay unforgettable.
Absolutely a great first camping experience in the UAE. Thanks to Brad, Yollie and the friendly Inkampu staff! We shall see you soon.
Camped at Inkampu for the first time recently. What an awesome experience! Brad and Yollie are the most gracious hosts.
An amazing experience. Great camp, great common areas, and really clean facilities. Will definitely continue coming.
Getting here
Al Faw, near Al Madam.
A few kilometres from the Oman border, on elevated ground with sunrise-to-sunset views. Close enough to Madam town for supplies, far enough that you only hear the wind.
Worth the detour
- 25 minMleiha Archaeological CentreBronze-Age tombs, fossil rocks and guided desert walks.
- 10 minAl Madam ghost villageThe half-buried village slowly being reclaimed by the dunes.
- 30 minBig Red duneThe UAE's famous dune-bashing playground for 4x4s and quad bikes.
- 20 min4x4 car museumA quirky collection of classic off-roaders.
Groups & events
170 m² of open-air venue.
Team building, birthdays, club weekends and corporate retreats — with the whole camp's facilities on hand.
Plan an eventGood to know
Do I need to bring my own camping equipment?+
For a General Campsite, yes — Inkampu gives you the space and the facilities, you build your camp your way. Don't have gear? Add a Campsite bundle (tent, 2 chairs, table) when you book, or choose a Deluxe Tented Campsite, which comes set up.
What if I forget something?+
The Inkampu shop has camping equipment to hire in an emergency, plus essentials like water, ice, firewood and charcoal.
Do I get my own private space?+
Yes. Every booking is for a dedicated, numbered campsite — and you can choose exactly which one on our campground map. Bring a privacy screen (or hire one on site) for extra privacy.
Are there washrooms?+
Men's and women's washrooms with toilets and hot showers are located conveniently around the campground and clearly marked. Please bring your own toiletries.
Your fire's waiting.
Pick your dates, choose your pitch and pay securely in under three minutes.
Book your campsite