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Wadi Rum
Information
General
information As many
days as you like, hiking and scrambling!
One day trips
Two day trips
Three or more days
Unusual programmes
Extra excursions
or "add-ons"
Short self guided hike to Wadi
Climbing
Wadi Rum
Information
General
information As many
days as you like, hiking and scrambling!
One day trips
Two day trips
Three or more days
Unusual programmes
Extra excursions
or "add-ons"
Short self guided hike to Wadi
Climbing
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Our
camp site
- some photos and information JEBEL RAKA CAMP
You can see the main tents here : there is a big tent for sleeping, divided into separate compartments, a "salon" where one can relax on mattresses or cushions, and a tent where we take our meals in the winter. When the weather is warm, the space in between the tents is arranged for sitting, and many people bring their bedding out here to sleep. Others prefer to sleep right away from the camp on the dune a little bit to the right of the photo which shelters the camp both from a southern wind and from observers. The building is the kitchen; the bathrooms are a little bit further away to the bottom right.
Here you can see a detail of the map of Wadi Rum that is shown in entirety on another page. You can see that the camp lies some 12 kilometers from Wadi Rum Village. It is in fact not far from Lawrence's House and on the valley leading to Jebel Burdah and the famous Arch, almost in the centre of the main tourist sites. Although it gives on to a wide vista of valleys and mountains, the camp itself is tucked away behind an easily climbed rock which shelters it from the prevailing winds, and at the same time provides a splendid viewpoint for watching the sunset - see the photo above. It is close to Jebel Raka, and is called Raka Camp (although most of the local people know it as "Attayak Ali's camp"!)
Sleeping equipment : we supply mattresses and blankets and pillows. In cold weather we have comforters which keep you nice and warm. There is no real need for you to bring sleeping bags, but it is true that some people prefer to use their own. This is up to you. In the winter, we move the fire and supper inside one of the tents and snuggle up with blankets for after supper talk. You should not be cold at night, but in the evenings in the winter you do need sweater and/or jacket.
Food : we believe we offer a variety of dishes, based on local ones, ample in quantity and well cooked. In warm weather, lunch is usually a salad dish, supper is always hot. Vegetarian food can be supplied, but if possible, please tell us about this or about any allergies before you arrive. Breakfast is bread or buns which we can warm on the fire, and a choice of cheese, eggs, jam and etcs (whatever we see in the shops that looks good!). And of course, plenty of tea! We can also offer instant coffee for breakfast. The kitchen is always impeccably clean!
The bathroom block is a little way from the camp. There are showers, toilets and a tank outside for quick handwashing if the bathroom part is busy. The bathroom is washed every day with a hose pipe, we are very conscious of cleanliness.
In front of the camp, there is a low dune which is covered with tiny flowers in the spring if we have had enough rain during the winter. This shelters us from passers by, and provides a great view of the wide valley below. It gives a great view of the sunset, almost as good as from up on the rock behind it. It is also a wonderful place to sleep when the weather is warm; you take your mattress and blankets out and find a private place to settle down. The dune is big enough that there is room for everybody to be able to be away from other people.
Our programmes are described in detail on the website; you can reach them from the navigation bar on the left. All of the prices given are correct and up to date. They are usually based on two people doing the trip. We normally start out at 9.30am and finish at about 4pm, when we will bring you to the camp if you are sleeping here, or back to the village if not. How to book : just write to info@bedouinroads.com, giving us the name of the programme you want to book and the dates you wish to come. Please don't forget your name - your would be surprised how many people do! We shall also be needing to know how you will be coming to Wadi Rum, from where, and at what time you plan to arrive, and the Visitors' Centre here requires we state your nationality. See our web page on tour conditions. We will repeat these in our answer to you, and shall ask you to confirm that you find them acceptable. Please read also the FAQs! Our office phone number is +962.795.899.723 (or 0795.899.723 from inside Jordan). This number is available 24/24 hours and should always be answered by somebody speaking English. Further (useful!) information about contacting us is given on the page Contact information You can reach us by email at info@bedouinroads.com or by fax at +962.3.203.2651.
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