A maze of monolithic rockscapes rise up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers.
Hikers can enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty spaces and explore the canyons and water holes to discover 4000-year-old rock drawings and the many other spectacular treasures this vast wilderness holds in store. Everywhere in this moonscape place of Wadi Rum, are indications of man’s presence since the earliest known times.
From Amman: Head south on the Desert Highway or the more scenic Kings’ Highway. Allow around 4 hours for the journey if travelling on the Desert Highway or 6 hours travelling on the Kings’ Highway.
There are many ways to explore this fragile, unspoiled desert retreat. Serious trekkers will be drawn to Wadi Rum, with challenging climbs some 1750 m high, while casual hikers can enjoy an easy course through the colorful hills and canyons.
Naturalists will be drawn to the desert in springtime, when rains bring the greening of the hills and an explosion of 2000 species of wildflowers. Red anemones, poppies and the striking black iris, Jordan’s national flower, all grow at will by the roadside and in more quiet reaches.
Wadi Rum is an ideal location for hiking, climbing and trekking. Except in summer months, climbing the Rock Bridge here is unforgettable. 4×4 Jeep tours and hot air balloon riding at dawn and in the late afternoon are feasible with previous arrangement. Camping, camel ride, Camel trips from the wadi to either Aqaba (several days) or Petra (about a week) may also be arranged..
So that we may be able to achieve the pleasures and new adventures.
