Wadi, Mountains & Mangroves RAK Off-Roading

Welcome to off-roading with Adventure Quest!

This is an entry-level off-roading experience including overnight camping and optional hiking in the area.

The route takes you through the wilds of Ras Al Khaimah along flat wadi beds, up a mountain with panoramic views, through UAE’s famous heritage mangroves with chance to see lovely flamingoes enjoying the water.

Expect to see stunning views with sunset seeping through panoramic mountain tops, pass an old mountain traditional settlement to explore and learn about UAE’s history of natural mangroves and their efforts to conserve them and the wildlife that inhabits them.

The road is almost always flat and graded, with a slight uphill as we start to climb the mountain. Further on, the gradient increases and the road gets a little bumpier with some drop-offs on the side, but as mountain tracks go, this is an easy one. This drive is suitable for those new to off-roading or those looking for a relaxing driving and camping weekend.

Please refer to recommended vehicles list below.

We first meet at a petrol station near the start of the trail, fuel up and stock up on any last minute requirements for the weekend then proceed in convoy following lead vehicle.

Day 1

Will include up to 4 hours driving and a short 1hr hike before reaching our camping area. We will enjoy sunset camping on the mountain while a rustic BBQ is being set up with traditional Emirati cuisine including chickecn, rice and vegetables. Please bring your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, camping chair & reusable cup/plate/knife/fork or let us know if you prefer to rent this from us.

Day 2

After a light breakfast, we take our camp down. A reminder that we abide by the ‘Leave No Trace’ rules where we take out everything we take in, as well as whatever we find along the way. Please do your part and join us in bringing a litter bag and leave our environment in a better shape than how we find it.

We continue for another 2-3 hours driving to the mangroves on the coast of Ras Al Khaimah where we may have the chance to enjoy flamingo, heron and waders in their natural habitat, before ending our off-roading journey. There is a lovely beach nearby and you may want to spend some extra time here swimming.

Recommended vehicles

Nissan (patrol, xterra), Toyota (fortuner, navara, FJ cruser, landcruiser, prado), Mitsubishi (pajero), Jeep (wrangler), Suzuki (Jimmy), Landrover (defender, discovery, LR3, LR4 - low profile tyres not recommended), Ford (ranger and F150), Mercedes (Gwagon).

*if your vehicle is not on the list, please email us with the make/model/year of manufacture and any other info.

*On rare occasions when wadi and mountain driving, some cars may sustain tyre damage. Adventure Quest & Xpedition Arabia are not responsible for your personal vehicle damage.

  BBQ dinner on the Friday night (traditional Emirati BBQ including chicken, rice & vegetables)

  Light breakfast for the Saturday morning

  Our commitment to global standards of keeping you safe during this activity

  Our dedication to preserving the environment by adhering to Leave No Trace principles

  An experienced hiking guide with mountain leader training + an off-roading guide with extensive 4x4 experience

  Experienced outdoor first aid responders and first aid kits

  Extensive risk assessments for the activity in line with best practice principles

  Insurance coverage for your involvement in this outdoor activity
( this does not include your personal vehicle insurance for the off-roading activity, which you must source yourself)

  Satellite phone and walkie talkies

  Outdoor education specific to your activity location

  A community sharing the inclusive love for the outdoors and wellbeing

  A chance to live wild, learn whole and explore freely