Jordan Tourism

The rugged beauty and natural diversity of Dana make this nature reserve a worthwhile stop for visitors to Jordan. The reserve encompasses some of Jordan's most breathtaking scenery, stretching from the 1800-meter-high Sharaa mountains in the east down to the dunes of Wadi Araba at sea level. Dana became the Kingdom's sixth wildlife reserve in 1990, thereby protecting all animals-including endangered species such as the ibex-from the ravages of hunting. Next to the nature reserve is the small village of Dana. Artifacts uncovered there indicate that man has inhabited this area for six thousand years, drawn by the region's fertile land and natural springs. Safayatic rock inscriptions and drawings of hunters and sheperds on basalt stones, south of Dana. © Ammar Khammash Olive trees in Dana. © Zohrab Dana Nature Reserve hosts a wide variety of fauna, including ibex, mountain gazelle, fox, badger, porcupine, wolf, hyrax, striped hyena, jackal and many others. Numerous species of birdlife roam the skies of Dana as well. Visitors to Dana are welcome to take advantage of the designated campground area and the hiking trails which crisscross the reserve. The rather luxurious campground offers meals, showers, guided walks around the reserve, and tents with mattresses and pillows. The reserve also operates a guest house with private terraces overlooking the spectacular scenery. It is a good idea to call ahead to make reservations. Dana is located near Qadisiyya, about 25 kilometers south of Tafileh and just north of Shobak on the King's Highway.

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Jordan Tourism