After leaving the wonderful historic misplaced Kingdom of Petra, our subsequent cease in Jordan could be in Wadi Rum, the desert so well-known you’ve already seen it even for those who hadn’t realised it on the time.
So many films have been filmed right here, like Dune, The Martian, Aladdin, Prometheus and fairly a couple of Star Wars movies too.
It’s really easy to see why too as a result of this place is simply extremely lovely and in contrast to wherever else you’ve ever seen or visited.
To get to Wadi Rum from Petra, we employed a taxi who took us all the best way to the doorway of the desert and left us on the automobile park, the place we met up with a driver from our camp who would then take us to the camp.
We then jumped into the again of this truck with our baggage the place we acquired sandblasted as we drove although the desert.
We did have a selection of whether or not we wished to remain contained in the automobile or outdoors however sincere, the completely lovely views throughout the desert made us select to take a seat outdoors and we’d do it once more.
It’s so value it.
So, first issues first – let’s arrange camp. And I imply this kinda actually.
The lodge choices in Wadi Rum are comparatively restricted, however in a good way.
You gained’t discover any large towering blocks right here.
As a substitute, among the greatest locations to remain in Wadi Rum are these luxurious camp tents the place you could have air-con, full working loos with bogs, showers and sizzling water.
It’s wonderful.
It leans into the pure vibe of the atmosphere you’re in whereas nonetheless managing to maintain you snug the complete time.
We stayed at Recollections Aicha Luxurious Camp which we might positively suggest basing your self in.
It’s set on the foot of some extremely tall mountains and that view is simply so wonderful.
The backdrop is beautiful, the view of the mountains in entrance is beautiful, it’s simply all precisely what you’d be on the lookout for whenever you pictured a keep within the desert.
Recollections Aicha Luxurious Camp was all nonetheless comparatively new after we visited however already fairly wonderful.
In addition they laid out plans to have issues like a swimming pool put in and a lot extra.
I simply bear in mind narrowing down our checklist to love 3 camps and this one saved calling to us, ergo why we booked it and as quickly as we arrived, I knew we’d made the fitting determination.
Meals was additionally included so the very first thing we did as quickly as we arrived was to drop our stuff off and go seize lunch.
After lunch, we tried to determine on plans for the following couple of days, all of which we managed to do through our lodge.
Because the solar could be setting quickly, our hosts really helpful we go discover the desert on camels and in order that’s what we did.
We additionally went out later that evening too on a unique expertise however I’ll inform you extra about that afterward on this put up.
Anyhow so, earlier than lengthy, an area information confirmed up with the camels and driving a camel is nothing like driving a horse.
For starters, they’re a lot taller they usually truly sit down so that you can mount them earlier than pulling you up.
For those who’re gonna fall off the camel, that is the purpose when it’s most definitely to occur.
And so off we ventured into the desert.
Now its value noting that you just’re by no means transferring at a very quick tempo.
Your camels aren’t galloping wherever so all of it feels simple and manageable.
You then cease off for a break to feed the camels and in addition to soak up your first sundown within the desert.
And that sundown is simply magnificent.
Like completely attractive.
After the solar had set, we headed again to Recollections Aicha Luxurious Camp on dinner time which is hosted on this large dome.
We then headed outdoors for teas by the fireside earlier than preparing for our evening time desert exercise.
Now being a desert with little or no mild air pollution, Wadi Rum is likely one of the greatest locations for gazing on the evening sky.
And in order that’s what we set off to do with a information from our lodge.
It’s all pitch black and so surreal strolling round in all that darkness within the desert.
Our hosts did have torches with them so that you don’t have to fret for those who’re not as eager about strolling round in the dead of night.
After some time, after we acquired to cease to soak up the evening sky and do a little bit of stargazing, at which level the torches kinda got here in helpful for these images.
I can’t take any credit score for it although as a result of the thought truly got here from our guides who clocked our cameras and instructed taking part in round with the lights.
With that, we headed again to our tents for a well-earned relaxation.
We simply assumed after we first acquired right here that we wouldn’t try this a lot on the primary day however it in some way managed to offer sufficient to do to begin to actually fall in love with how extremely lovely and wonderful Wadi Rum is.
It additionally acquired us excited for our full day exploring all the key websites at Wadi Rum which we might be doing with a driver tomorrow.
Will share all about it on this put up right here.