If you are an adventure enthusiast, then Wadi Bashing is an adventure sport that you must definitely try if you are travelling to the Middle East. Abu Dhabi is fast becoming known for this relatively new adventure sport which has caught the attention of both locals and tourists alike. Wadi is basically a dried out, but rock-strewn riverbed. This riverbed trails a course left behind by floodwaters and sporadic streams. Bashing means to drive a large four wheel drive through this challenging terrain. However, amateurs need to be warned as this sport is not as easy as it sounds.
There are many tour operators that offer tours to this desert terrain. The ideal season for Wadi Bashing is from October to April as this period leaves out the summer months that are hot and humid. It takes a lot of skill, bravery and concentration to avoid getting stuck in the perilous sand which is not easy to drive on. Hence, travelers are advised to seek advice from a Wadi Bashing expert before taking on this challenge, as they will provide instructions and guidelines in this regard. It is also important to be appropriately dressed for the season. Travelers should wear light clothes, a cap and sunglasses to protect them from the piercing glare of the desert sun.
In the winter months, especially warm clothing should be worn. Another key aspect of interest is to be hydrated and therefore, plenty of liquids should be taken. It is ideal to go Wadi Bashing when on a desert safari as this would combine both aspects. Many travelers also take enough clothing to withstand the chilly night air and spend a night under the beautiful desert sky, over a campfire or in the huts of local tribesmen. The desert has many avenues for exploration and Wadi Bashing is one superb way to explore this vast expanse of sand.
Travelers looking to take up the challenge of Wadi Bashing could find accommodation in Abu Dhabi hotels such as the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. This hotel, one of the many Abu Dhabi luxury hotels provides its guests a luxurious and an authentic Middle Eastern stay with a variety of elegantly furnished suites to choose from.