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Jordan’s Eastern Badia Trail (JEBT) follows the footsteps of nomadic Bedouins across an ever-changing natural desert landscape that connects protected areas rich with ancient history, tradition, culture, archaeology, geology, flora and fauna. The trail, linking Azraq Wetland Reserve and Shaumari Wildlife Reserve with the proposed Burqu reserve, leads explorers from the gateway to the mysterious heart of the Jordanian desert. 

The ultimate off-road desert experience, JEBT is inspired by the age-old connection between the land’s indigenous Bedouins and its remote wilderness. Time stands still in the Eastern Badia, where life falls into step with the seasonal nature of a sometimes harsh, but always stunningly diverse area. In keeping with the nomadic way of life, the trail changes with the seasons, ensuring minimal impact to nature, and that the desert has time to replenish and flourish.  

JEBT tells the tale of Jordan’s desert legacy, as seen by the names of its places, its fossils and even in the inscriptions carved by ancient peoples into its rocks. Only an hour and half drive from the capital Amman, the Eastern Badia offers visitors a wealth of stories – and surprises - about Jordan’s ancient and modern inhabitants, its nature, wildlife and the bones of the earth itself.   

 

JEBT Trails

Azraq Lodge is where the story begins. From there, explore the secrets of Jordan’s Eastern Badia, discover the hidden jewels of its desert, and learn how the region became what it is today through its history and people. 

Explore one of the following trails or customize your own excursion based on your time and interest with the assistance of the experienced tourism guides at any of JEBT locations.

The start and end point for all of the trails is Azraq Lodge. Visitors explore the trail in a 4*4 vehicle, with some hiking and additional activities such as camel riding and cycling at certain points along the trail. 

Black and White Trail

One Day Trip

All Year Except Summer (Mid June-Mid Sept) 

Guided

Distance: 160km

Duration: 8-10 hours

Break: Wadi Al Dahik, prepare local food and tea on fire 

Attractions:

Azraq Lodge, Azraq Wetland Reserve, Azraq Qastle, Wadi Al Dahik, Jabal Qurma, Rajil Dam 

 

Bedouins Trail

All Year Except Summer (Mid June-Mid Sept)

(Camping March-Mid June & Oct.)

Two Days Trip

Guided

Distance: 220km

Group Size: Minimum 4 – Max??

Duration: 2 Days (Azraq Lodge or Camping in Wadi Al Dahik)

Break: Wadi Al Dahik, prepare local food and tea on fire

            Rajil Dam, tea on fire

Attractions:

First Day: Azraq Lodge, Azraq Wetland Reserve, Azraq Castle, Shaumari Wildlife Reserve. Second Day: Wadi Al Dahik , Jabal Qurma, Rajil Dam, Al Bekieouh Tree

 

Burqu Trail 

All Year Except Summer (Mid June-Mid Sept)

Two Days Trip

Guided

Distance: 528 km

Duration: 2 Days (1 Night in Burqu Lodge)

Break: Burqu Castle, prepare local food and tea on fire

                 Al Wisad, tea on fire

 

Attractions:

First Day: Azraq Lodge, Azraq Wetland Reserve, Azraq Castle, Usaykhim Castle, Burqu Lodge, Burqu Castle. Second Day: Khirbet Abu Hussein, Qa’a Abu Hussein, Al Wisad

 

Badia Stories Trail 

Three Days Trip (Burqu Ecolodge and Camping in Al Wisad)

From March – Mid June and Oct

Guided

Distance: 476 km

Duration: 3 Days 

Break: Al Wisad, prepare local food and tea on fire

            Burqu Castle and Wadi Al Dahik, tea on fire

 

Attractions:

First Day: Azraq Lodge, Azraq Wetland Reserve, Azraq Castle, Usaykhim Castle, Burqu Lodge, Burqu Castle. Second Day: Khirbet Abu Hussein, Qa’a Abu Hussein, Al Wisad. Third Day: Suleimanyyat, Rajil Dam, Jabal Qurma, Wadi Al Dahik

 

Birds Trail

One Day and Overnight Trips

Customized According to the Season

 

Suggested Locations:

Azraq Wetland Reserve

Burqu Proposed Reserve

Shaumari Wildlife Reserve

Rajil Dam

 

Seasons: Autumn & Spring

               Between 20-30 Sept. watch raptors in Burqu Proposed Reserve