Wadi Rum Landscape, Jordan

Wadi Rum

The largest and most magnificent of Jordan’s desert landscapes, Wadi Rum is a protected area covering 720 square kilometres of dramatic desert wilderness.

Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge, sheer-sided, from wide sandy valleys to reach heights of 1700 metres and more. Narrow canyons and fissures cut deep into the mountains many of which conceal ancient rock drawings etched by the peoples of the desert over millennia.

Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Rum and their large goat-hair tents are a special feature of the landscape. Although perhaps not as peaceful and unspoilt as it once was, due to an increase in campsites and visitors, the area still offers challenging climbs, colourful hills and canyons for trekking on foot, on horseback or by camel. In the springtime, an explosion of 2,000 species of wildflower is a sight to behold. It is also famous as the location where T E Lawrence spent much of his time and where he wrote his famous Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

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Hot air balloon, Wadi Rum, Jordan

Hot Air Balloon Experience

Take to the skies by hot air balloon for a bird’s eye view of the desert.

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Bedouin Tent, Wadi Rum, Jordan

Wadi Rum Camping

Camp out in Wadi Rum beside T. E. Lawrence’s Seven Pillars.

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Camels, Wadi Rum, Jordan

4×4 Adventure

Explore the canyons, cliffs and caves of Wadi Rum on foot, by camel or 4WD.

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Local Bedouin Elder, Feynan Eco Lodge, Jordan

Stay with a Bedouin family

Take tea with a nomadic Bedouin family under the shelter of their goat hair tent.

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Wadi Rum Rock Carvings, Jordan

Wadi Rum Rock Art

Discover 4,000-year-old rock art.

Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
Bedroom, Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan

Kempinski Hotel Aqaba

Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea occupies a wonderful location on the shores of the Red Sea and ensures it makes the most of the sea views. The 200 guestrooms are elegant and minimalistic making full use of the natural light with floor to ceiling windows and private balconies with views out to sea.

The hotel also has a choice of restaurants, a large multi-layered swimming pool, spa and plenty of activities on offer.

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