Jeep Safari in the Wadi Rum, Jordan
It’s no secret that tourism in Jordan is on the rise. Since being included in the elite list of “NEW Seven Wonders of the World“, the ancient city of Petra has received most of the attention. But there is much, much more to this small Middle Eastern nation.
In our opinion, the rugged, barren terrain of Wadi Rum is a must for anyone visiting Jordan. Currently in the running to become a natural wonder of the world, the Wadi Rum is a mountainous desert region with stunning raw beauty. It is located in southern Jordan, about an hour north of the city of Aqaba.
As the photo illustrates, afternoon tea in the Wadi Rum is a special experience. It was as if we had the whole desert to ourselves!
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Travel Tips: The best way to experience the Wadi Rum is by jeep safari, which can be organized ahead of time or directly at the park entrance. You can also hike through the park but come prepared – it is a massive desert that can be unforgiving.
Do yourself a favour and sleep under the desert stars at a remote Bedouin camp. Tours can be booked in Aqaba or Amman (the main entrance points to Jordan). There are a variety of options for each type of traveler. We elected the more rustic option (ie. the most budget), which was essentially a large rug on the desert sand, partially covered by an open tent. There are also luxurious options for those that want more privacy and comfort.
There were seven people in our group, all of us sharing the big open space. The section of the tent where we slept was wide open, giving us unobstructed views of the sparkling desert stars above – it was the most stars we’ve ever seen! Make sure you bring warm clothes; it gets freezing cold at night.
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Awesome…another place to add to my Jordan list. I really want to visit there. Great photo!
Thanks! If you make to Jordan, make sure you add Wadi Rum to the trip… it was a clear highlight for us, as was Petra of course!
Ah man, that’s awesome! I’ve been trying to talk the wifey into a trip to Jordan and Egypt… but with the recent turn of events that seems to be out for a bit. Great pic!
Ya, probably not the best time to visit Egypt! But you’d be totally fine in Jordan. Though located close to one another, Jordan is very different and much more stable.
Hopefully you’ll make it there one day – it remains one of our favourite countries!
I think that Jordan is a hot place , but I can see that many people who visited this place will sure enjoy the scenery.
Definitely recommend this, such an incredible experience!! Just as definitely, do not attempt to hike through Wadi Rum! To say that it is a huge place, and that it is hot, are understatements. Your tour guide will drive you to special points spread far across the desert, such as Lawrence of Arabia’s spring and an incredible rock bridge (which you can climb and walk across!)
At one point on our tour, our driver instructed my friend and I to get out so we could walk a short distance through a canyon and experience solitude in the desert while he drove ahead. It was awesome, but 45 minutes later (what felt like weeks) by the time we caught up with our guide I literally felt like I could not take one more step.
Anyway sorry for carrying on a bit, just take the tour and the added bonus is getting to know the amazing local bedouin
Also, I went to Egypt (June and July this year) including Cairo and Tahrir Square and had an incredible experience, safe and comfortable feeling at all times, for what it’s worth.