Wadi Naqab is a nice place off-road destination located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. It is great for hiking and for camping as well. This hike needs SUV or 4X4 car to reached the starting point.
The wadi in our route have large boulders and a steep stairways that leads to the plateau. It is suitable for intermediate hikers. When you reached at the top there where farm and village. The view is amazing!
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I did hiked in Wadi Naqab (bat cave side) twice and it was all great. It was organized by Arabian FiTrekkers. On my first hike it was lead by Tarek and on my second hike lead by Faisi. Since I did it twice I will show some photos below based on dates.
In this hike, at the village when we reached there few minutes after – it rained! Just few rain showers and it was beautiful! We ended the hike approx. 5pm with great hikers too.
On our way to RAK – the group had lots of fun while driving in convoy! 😀 This photo was my second hike with Arabian FiTrekkers. Here where I and friends rode in salon car, so we stopped in a parking area where accessible for small cars. Then some friends with 4X4 got us to reached the starting point.
In this hike we met Chinese hikers – that photo with flag where we were with them at the village (photo credit to the owner).
We end our hike approx. 7pm and for our dinner, we went to nearby restaurant in Ras Al Khaimah and ate Mandi! It was great! Delicious food we ate and with great people too. 🙂
The hike cost is: AED 100
Inclusion:
1) Experienced mountain guide with complete knowledge of the area
2) Hydration Drink
3) Healthy trail mix
4) Basic First Aid kit.
Start time: 11:30am
Duration: 6 to 7 hours (with stops/breaks)
Difficulty: Moderate (for regular hiker)
Start point of elevation: 200 metres
Highest point of elevation: 800 metres
All information from Arabian FiTrekkers requirements and inclusions.
Written: 31st of October 2022; Edited: 16th of December 2022; Posted: 17th of August 2023…
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Hi
I plan to do this trip with group of few but non of us has been there earlier. Is the route quite obvious one in wadi or there are chances of getting lost.
Would you like to come with us say in coming few days on a weekend.
Thanks
Sam
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Hi Sam,
As for the route there are group of stones as markings on the way randomly placed (the time we hiked). For people who's been hiking oftentimes esp. in the desert mountains, I think the route would be easier to trace. But yeah, there's a possibility for getting lost. Better have your gps coordinates ready. :) Enjoy your adventure hike!