Exploring the ancient Villages of Albaha in southwest of Saudi Arabia

The homeland of Ghamdi and Zahrani tribes in southwest of Saudi Arabia Known for its beguiling forests and winding valleys, wildlife, high mountains and historical sites that attract the visitors from all parts of Saudi and Persian Gulf to visit this destination. Journey to Al Baha is a journey to a different Saudi Arabia. In a kingdom that’s often characterized by ochre desert, this high-altitude city is a place of ancient towers, lush forests and winding valleys. The ancient tribes forged a unique cultural identity in the area, building 1,001 stone Qasabah lookout towers that are only found here, as well as setting up a bustling souqs. But the real joy is driving out of the city on hairpin mountain bends, past apricot and pomegranate orchards. Al Baha is one of the best places in the kingdom for camping lovers with its dense forests, high mountains, pleasant weather, and starlit skies. Khairah forest park arguably the most popular campsite in Baha with its bewildering biodiversity and night views under the stars. Raghadan Forest Park is a family-friendly camping spot, it is the kind of place the reignites your passion for nature situated mere kilometers from Baha city center. The sequestered Malad Dam, located on fringes of Baha, is a must visit for campers seeking hidden gems. The large body of water at the dam makes it perfect for bird spotting. Shada mountain is ideal for wild camping’s with its striking scenery of jagged cliffs and deep precipices filling. Built on a white marble outcrop in the epic Bidah valley, south of Al-Baha Dhee Ayn looks like an Arabian citadel has arrived on a Tuscan hillside. Nestled halfway to the peak of Jebel Mussala Ibrahim is the hidden village of Sheda, offering dramatic views across the green cliffs and valleys of the Sarawat mountains with ancient stone-made houses view.