cave
A magical night under the stars
wadi rum cave camping
When was the last time you felt truly present and in the moment? Disconnected from the busy world around you, no internet, and no rush. Most people cannot remember the last time. The overnight in the Cave is the true traditional experience, where you really go back to basics, bivouac camping in a remote area with hardly any tourists. You can feel what the desert life was really like, living the simple life, just like our ancestors used to do.
The Bedouins are called desert wanderers, who go with the natural flow of nature and life. And that is exactly what we offer you at the cave! A place to feel at peace, relaxed, disconnected from the chaos, and connected with the nature and people around you.
Reasons to book the cave
Experience the true Bedouin lifestyle
Discover the remote area
Quality time with a private Bedouin guide
Sleep under the stars
Experience going back to basics! No facilities
Traditional Bedouin barbecue
Only private bookings or small groups
Price
25 JOD per person
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Check in
15:00 - 19:00
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Check out
08:300 - 09:30
The cave experience
Your Wadi Rum Bivouac adventure starts when we pick you up with our jeep. Hold on tight in the back of the jeep, where you have the best view of the martian red desert landscape. The further we drive into the desert, the fewer people we see. After a drive of about 20 minutes we reach the white desert, a remote area close to the border of Saudi Arabia. In this quiet, serene area, we prepare the cave while you have time to wander around the white desert. Discover all the small things you wouldn’t usually notice, like the different rock formations, sand textures, the changing colors of the landscape, plants, flowers or even small animals like lizards or beetles. You will be surprised what you will discover if you just take the time.
After the famous Wadi Rum sunset you can sit around the campfire and watch us cook a traditional Bedouin dinner on the fire. After dinner we sit around the campfire where we relax, drink Bedouin tea, tell stories about the Bedouin life and sometimes even sing and dance. While the fire slowly goes out, you will sleep in the desert under the stars, and wake up with the sunrise and the birds chirping. It’s the best feeling in the world!
Enjoy your breakfast and morning tea while we get ready to head back to the village. For the best experience we advice you to do a jeep tour or mountain hike, before or after the night in the cave.
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Good to know: There is no toilet or shower in the cave
Desert romance
Looking for a unique romantic getaway? Surprise your partner and ask us for the “desert romance experience”. We will cook a nice private dinner on the fire, entertain you with some stories and then leave you two alone to enjoy a romantic night, surrounded by candles. This is the true Desert Dream. When the fire and candle lights dim, you have the best view of the stars. Perfect for couples or newlyweds on their honeymoon. Your partner will never forget this! (Don’t be scared, we won’t leave you all alone in the middle of nowhere. We will stay close to you in case you need us).
prepare for the cave
We provide:
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Dinner
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Breakfast
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Water & Tea
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Mattresses and blankets
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In winter: Tent & sleeping bag
we advise you to bring:
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Flashlight
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Toilet paper / wet wipes
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Powerbank
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Water bottle (to fill up)
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In winter: Warm sleeping clothes
Disconnect from the world and connect with the locals and nature around you
Important to know
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2 transfers are included for free. 1 transfer at check in (between 15:00 and 19:00) and 1 transfer at check out (usually between 08:30 and 09:30). The pick up and drop off point is the Rest House in Wadi Rum Village, next to the parking.
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Checking in- or out at other times is only possible on request. The surcharge is 10 -15 JOD per jeep ride, depending on the time.
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The overnight in the cave is only available for 2 or more persons. Solo travelers can only book the cave if there is a group to join.
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The overnight in the cave can only be booked in combination with a tour. For 5 persons or more we can make an exception.
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If needed, you can use the restroom in the village before you head into the desert. Once we are in the desert, it is back to basic. There are no bathroom and restroom facilities.
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The pictures on this page are an impression of what you can expect, it is not guaranteed that you will go to the exact same place. We work with different caves. Your guide will choose the right spot for that night, looking at the wind, sunset and other circumstances.