Middle East Camping Trips

Amazing Adventure. Wadi Rum and Petra were incredible. The leader Saleh was very knowledgeable and paid attention to each of the group. He was very patient and helpful. Great sense of humour which brought the group closer. The itinary was great so it’s the two camps we stayed. I would absolutely recommend the trip!

Comfortable transport in 4WD cars: skilled drivers, especially on ‘off roading’ in difficult terrain; very helpful and good chefs for camping meals/lunchboxes when needed. Tour leader very friendly, concerned we enjoyed each day. But - didn’t provide his mobile number (customary in case of emergency). One person requested it. Didn’t stay to end of tour: left for home after arranging optional boat trip from Muscat (great, well worth it) on 8 Nov. and arranging transport to airport for 2.10pm flight to London. We did wonder what would happen in emergency. Don’t know if concerned about children; don’t want to be critical.

Had an amazing time cycling & exploring Jordan. Lots of interesting activities on during the non cycling times. Petra & Wadi Rum were just amazing places. Met some great people. I can’t fault Explore holidays. This was our 3rd trip & 1st cycling holiday. We would 100% recommend & will book with Explore again.

Good personal hygiene (like client hand washing facilities) was provided frequently on Kilimanjaro trek. Good food was provided for all diet choices. I would have liked an extra day between the Kilimanjaro trek and the 3 day safari.

I had a fabulous time in Jordan.Walking on soft sand in the desert was really tough and bonded the group beautifully.The Bedoin camps were magical - sleeping under the stars.We even rode camels.Petra was stunning and walking in the back route via the Monastry was amazing.The highlight for me was swimming in the Dead Sea and bathing in mud. An experience I will never forget.A visit to Jerash finished our tour which was a perfect mix of action and sites.I thoroughly recommend it.

The trip was very good value for money. The amount of places we saw and the people we met was great. The Jordanians are lovely people and the country is very safe. We got a very warm reception from Jordanians. A few practical tips for anyone thinking of going. You do not need sleeping bag liners, a filter bottle or a toilet roll. All bedding is provided in the camps, bottled water is supplied throughout the trip by the guide, there was always toilet paper at the camps and everywhere else. Do not fill your case with stuff you don’t need as I did. Do take a mug as tea/coffee is always available in the camps and handy to have for eco reasons. We had no mosquitos. Mid October weather was hot in the day and cooler, but not particularly cold, at night. The camping was tent/huts and we all had our own huts no sharing needed. They all had electric lights and at Petra there were plugs too. The food was copious and very nice plenty of salads and vegetables for any vegetarians. The days that dinner or lunch not included our guide took us to a local restaurant. A meal was 12 dinars so not expensive. No alcohol except in Madaba and Amman. Delicious lemon and mint drinks on offer. The camel ride at wadi rum was great fun. The walks were long but not much climbing as such and the terrain very sandy and scenery amazing. We had 14 people in our group. Several solo travellers so it is ok to go alone as all activities group ones. Our guide Zuhair was very helpful and informative. We were well looked after. I would recommend this trip the camping in the desert for 4 nights was wonderful.