Explore more this Diriyah Season by venturing off-the-beaten track to Roots Cultural Basecamp, an outdoor adventure center set within the rugged and unspoiled natural landscape of Wadi Safar.

A short drive from central Riyadh but a world away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, Roots Cultural Basecamp encourages you to slow the pace, to recharge and reconnect with nature, as well as ignite your cultural curiosity.

Choose from a wide range of hands-on outdoor activities for all ages, interests and abilities to enjoy, including equestrian pursuits such as horse-riding, grooming and equine therapy at the stables; planting, animal rearing and farm-to-table culinary experiences down on the farm; and astronomy and night sky programs such as stargazing hikes and full moon horseback riding.

Through its extensive program, Roots Cultural Basecamp celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of this lesser-known area of Diriyah, promoting a love of and care for the natural environment, as well as wellbeing and physical fitness, teamwork and communication.