Best Bedouin Camp In Wadi Rum
If you are searching for the best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum, you have come to the right place.
When travel blogs talk about the ‘Best’ Camp in Wadi Rum, they often provide a list of 5 or 6 different Bedouin Camp options, and you still won’t know which one to choose.
So we will do something different - instead of providing you with far too many options, we will simply tell you which is the best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum.
We are going to describe the best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum and outline precisely what is included during your stay in the desert.
Best of all, it’s the exact camp we stayed in during our visit to Wadi Rum, so we can recommend the camp with 100% certainty!
So, let’s dive into: Best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum
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Best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum - Quick Answer
Best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum: Wadi Rum Dream Camp
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Is Wadi Rum worth visiting?
The first question we always get asked about Wadi Rum - is it worth visiting? The answer is undoubtedly yes!
Wadi Rum is one of the most spectacular places on the planet and is most famous for looking as though it has been plucked straight from Mars.
Wadi Rum features in the 1960s classic movie ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and has since catapulted into the global eye as one of the planet's most unique and fascinating places.
Visiting Wadi Rum has become one of the best things to do on any Jordan Road Trip Itinerary. There is no better way to experience Wadi Rum than staying in an authentic Bedouin Camp.
Admiring the views in Wadi Rum
How many nights should you stay in Wadi Rum?
The next question we often get asked about visiting the desert is how many nights should you stay in Wadi Rum? We would recommend staying for 2 nights in Wadi Rum.
We stayed in Wadi Rum for 1 night and although we managed to squeeze everything into this time, we did feel a little rushed and would have really appreciated staying another night.
Staying 2 nights in Wadi Rum means you will have plenty of time to explore the desert, try some fun activities, get a real feel for the Bedouin culture and not feel rushed during your stay.
Chilling in the main communal area at Wadi Rum Dream Camp
Best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum
So, now, the part you’ve been waiting for. The Best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum is… drumroll please… Wadi Rum Dream Camp!
Found inside the protected area of the desert, the Wadi Rum Dream Camp is the perfect option when you’re searching for the best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum.
Wadi Rum Dream Camp offers the traditional Bedouin experience and hospitality at a fraction of the cost of other Bedouin Camps in Wadi Rum.
One of the wonders of the Wadi Rum Desert
What Wadi Rum Dream Camp has to offer
Let’s be clear: when choosing the best place to stay in Wadi Rum, you want certain criteria met.
You want to have panoramic views of the spectacular Wadi Rum desert; you want to experience traditional Bedouin accommodation and hospitality; you want to sample some delicious Bedouin food; and you want to have the option of exploring Wadi Rum through desert tours and excursions.
Well, Wadi Rum Dream Camp can offer all of these things and more!
Underneath, we have highlighted everything you can expect when staying at Wadi Rum Dream Camp and give you a rundown of everything we got up to during our fantastic stay in Wadi Rum.
Wadi Rum Dream Camp Accommodation
Panoramic Views of Wadi Rum
This is the most crucial factor for many when choosing the best bedouin camp in Wadi Rum. It is one thing to visit Wadi Rum, but it is another thing entirely when you get to wake up, draw the curtains, and be greeted with a spectacular panoramic view of the desert.
As we have mentioned before, visiting Wadi Rum makes you feel as though you’ve stepped onto the surface of Mars, and when you stay at the Wadi Rum Dream Camp, you experience that sensation from the second you wake up in the morning.
Each of the tents found in Wadi Rum Dream Camp comes with its own private views of the desert and the otherworldly landscape of Wadi Rum.
Wadi Rum Desert
Traditional Accommodation in Wadi Rum
Obviously, one of the biggest draws for wanting to stay in Bedouin camps in Wadi Rum is the chance to experience the traditional Bedouin accommodation.
At the Wadi Rum Dream Camp, you can choose from a variety of different room options - you can stay in mini-private ‘tents’ with their own private bathrooms, or if you prefer, you can opt for the shared bathroom alternative.
Each of the rooms are decorated in traditional Jordanian colours, adding to the traditional Bedouin feel of the Wadi Rum Dream Camp.
One of the rooms in Wadi Rum Dream Camp
Incredible Bedouin Food
At the Wadi Rum Dream Camp, each of the meals is served as a buffet. For breakfast, you are treated to a full spread of bread, hummus, cheeses, fruit and everything else in between.
For dinner, you can expect a very traditional Bedouin meal. One of our favourite meals was Maqlube (sometimes spelt Maqlooba), which translates to ‘upside-down’. It is essentially a mix of rice, meat and vegetables that is cooked in a pot, and just before serving, it is flipped upside down - hence where the name comes from.
Another speciality found throughout Jordan is Mansaf. A traditional lamb dish served in a sauce of dried, fermented yoghurt on a bed of rice. It sounds bizarre, but we can assure you that it is absolutely delicious.
You will be served all meals in the communal dining area, giving you plenty of chances to meet other travellers and share stories of your Jordan adventures.
Wadi Rum Dream Camp is very good at accommodating specific dietary requirements, so if you have any questions, you can get in touch with them in advance.
Wadi Rum Desert Tours, Activities and Excursions
One thing we were struggling to find before we stumbled upon Wadi Rum Dream Camp was a camp that offered tours and excursions in the desert alongside the accommodation. This would often increase the cost massively or simply not be an option.
Thankfully, the staff at Wadi Rum Dream Camp are able to organise all of your activities for you.
During our stay, we were treated to an incredible 4x4 Jeep Tour of Wadi Rum, where we were taken to some amazing places in the desert. You can do this during the day or go on a night drive through Wadi Rum to watch the sunset and star-gaze afterward. Both are truly magical experiences!
One of the highlights for us was trying sandboarding, one of the most unforgettable adventure activities in Jordan - it’s essentially snowboarding, but you try to ride down the dunes instead of a ski hill!
On top of that, the hosts at Wadi Rum Dream Camp can also offer Camel and Horseback riding tours.
Sandboarding in Wadi Rum
Very Friendly and Hospitable Hosts
When you step into Wadi Rum Dream Camp for the first time, it really does feel as though you are being welcomed into a family home.
Our host and guide, Abdullah, picked us up from the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre and drove us into the camp. Once we arrived, he introduced us to all the family and friends he worked alongside at the camp and introduced us to the other guests.
Throughout our stay, Abdullah would do his best to accommodate us whenever we needed anything, and he truly made the experience for us!
There is always a fresh pot of Bedouin Tea brewing on the fire, which you can help yourself to as many times as you like throughout the stay.
Yes, the accommodation is authentic, and yes, the surroundings are indeed magical, but for us, it is the hosts of the Wadi Rum Dream Camp that make us want to recommend the camp to everyone!
Bedouin Tea brewing on the fire in Wadi Rum
How to book a stay at Wadi Rum Dream Camp
Have we convinced you to stay at the Best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum yet? Well, that means there is only one thing left to do - book your stay at Wadi Rum Dream Camp!
You can check out the latest Wadi Rum Dream Camp prices and availability here.
There we have it, folks, a complete overview of the best Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum - staying at the Wadi Rum Dream Camp was one of the highlights of our time in Jordan, and we know by staying there, you will have an equally incredible experience!
