Abdullah Alzwaydeh (Bedouin and local guide from the Wadi Rum) and Brenda van den Brink (now Bedouin in heart and soul according to the locals, from the Netherlands) met for the first time in 2010. At the time of their meeting, Abdullah spoke almost no English and Brenda spoke only a few words of Arabic.

Abdullah grew up as a Desert Nomad, in and around the Wadi Rum. He lived in a Bedouin tent made of goat hair with his parents, 5 sisters and 7 brothers, along with the camels, sheep and goats. Today, he lives with his own family next to the Wadi Rum nature reserve, and goes into the desert as much as possible.

Brenda immigrated to Jordan because she fell in love with the desert. She feels completely at home here and has a passion for horses. For the first 9 months of her life in Jordan, she lived in a tent in the middle of the desert, 8 kilometers from the nearest village, with her son and horses.

Passion for the desert

Their shared passion for the desert and their love for animals, especially horses, brought Abdullah and Brenda together to live a unique and free Bedouin life.

We invite you to join us in the desert for an authentic Bedouin experience that you will never forget.

In the evening, as everyone gathers around the campfire to exchange stories, you’ll be taken into the local traditions.

The delicious scents of recipes passed down through generations of nomads, freshly prepared on the campfire will hypnotize your nose.

The stars, the planets, the Milky Way, and the moon will serve as your blanket. Do you know how a Bedouin finds his way through the vast desert at night? When was the last time you could see the Milky Way?

Traveling with Jordan Desert Journeys

Is an authentic way to experience the Wadi Rum desert, admire the most spectacular views and details and above all avoid the “main roads” for tourists. You will imagine yourself a nomad, a pilgrim, a traveling silk road salesman. Abdullah now speaks English, as well as a little bit of Dutch and Brenda has perfected her Arabic.

Jordan, Petra

During your tour in Jordan with Bedouins you should not miss Petra, one of the new 7 wonders of the world.

Dead Sea and Red Sea

Do you prefer floating in the Dead Sea or diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea with colorful corals and tropical fish?

Protected nature reserves

Dana, Wadi Mujib, Ajloun forests, Shaumari wildlife, Azraq wetland, Dibeen forests invite you for nature walks. Also Wadi al Ghuweir, Wadi Bin Hamed, Wadi al Hasa are besides Wadi Mujib (canyoning) interesting watercourses for walking and scrambling.

Roman and Crusader times

Discover the time and culture of Jordan through history. Several people have passed Jordan for longer or shorter periods. The Romans in Jerash, Amman, and Petra. The Crusaders in Kerak, Shobak and Petra and the Ottomans Salt, Amman, Ma’an.

In the theme trips you will discover many more gems in Jordan