In 1983 she was asked to join the Royal Geographical Society's Wahiba Sands Project, which offered her a unique insight into the people, the flora and the fauna of this inland sand sea. In 1987 she started a small exclusive safari-style travel operation in the country with a European study tour company. In the last 14 years the company has expanded and developed and now operates all forms of mountain, desert and sea safaris, which between them offer a full spectrum of interesting adventure, scenic beauty, natural wonders and the unique character that is Oman. The company offers tours either by coach or four-wheel drive, on road or across country, by boat, by camel or on foot. The operations can be supported by small safari-style camps where needed, or guests can stay in guesthouses and hotels.
Qualified guides are available, both expatriate and local.
Every aspect of the trip can be tailored to suit the group's wants, needs and abilities. One of the most popular, and something unique to the area, is the camel safaris. The trips can vary in length from short daily rides to a 14-day camel safari through the sands. The company provides individual small private camps for groups in mosquito net sealed tents, with comfortable beds and blankets, sheets and pillows, washing facilities, campfires and various styles of majlis or rest areas. Travelling with Bedouin guides, the clients are expected to help with the care of the camels, and can learn camel husbandry, feeding, grooming and watering.