As the weather starts to cool down, the more adventurous among us are invited to train to participate in the upcoming 5th edition of the annual Camel Trek. Scheduled to take place from 16-25 January, 2019, the Camel Trek involves covering a total distance of around 500km travelling through a vast spread of the UAE desert, according to Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC).
Participants do not need to have any previous experience, however they must undergo a training program at a camel farm in Al Nakhra, off the Dubai-Al Ain Road and learn different tasks at the camp, such as how to take care of their own camel, saddle, tether and feed it. The final participants will be chosen based on their performance at the training camp.
Hind bin Demaithan Al Qemzi, Director of Event, HHC said, “The trek, which is open to all nationalities, will cover a total distance of around 500km, traversing through the vast expanse of UAE desert, giving the participants a perfect opportunity to learn the rich Emirati culture and old ways of the Bedouins.”
HHC will provide all the necessary logistics for the entire trek, including the camels, tents, food and other provisions, and a medical team on standby.
Training will be held each week from 5pm until 8pm each Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and those interested can choose their preferred training dates.
Feeling adventurous? Think this is for you? If you want to take part in the Camel Trek, email info@hhc.gov.ae or go to hhc.gov.ae for more information.