Ivar Hagendoorn

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum was one of the highlights of my trip to Jordan. I had booked a desert tour including a half-day hike to Burdah Rock Bridge and stayed overnight in one of the Bedouin camps. I didn't know what to expect and knowing what I know now I would have stayed another night to also do a day hike.

Wadi Rum — The magnificent Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum — For this view you need to climb to the top of one of the mountains

The start of the hike to Burdah Rock Bridge in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum — This photo was taken along the hike, or rather scramble, to the top of Burdah Rock Bridge in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The views from halfway up and onwards are magnificent.

Burdah Rock Bridge, Wadi Rum — To get to the top of Burdah Rock Bridge you have to scramble across these rocks

View of the surrounding landscape from Burdah Rock Bridge, Wadi Rum

Looking back to where I just came from. The hike to Burdah Rock Bridge involves some serious scrambling. We actually descended from this rock.

Wadi Rum

Left: one of the highest sand dunes in Wadi Rum; Middle: The view from the top of the sand dune; Right: Car tracks in the desert

Left: one of the highest sand dunes in Wadi Rum; Middle: The view from the top of the sand dune; Right: Car tracks in the desert

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum — Leaving Wadi Rum in the back of a pickup truck

Wadi Rum — The landscape around Diseh, northwest of Rum village, looks just as interesting as Wadi Rum proper.

Goodbye Wadi Rum. Beware of crossing camels.