Dana is an area of staggering beauty, history, and biodiversity. The only reserve in Jordan that encompasses the 4 different bio-geographical zones of the country (Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo-Arabian and Sudanian), it is a melting pot of species from Europe, Africa and Asia. Such a combination of natural communities in a single area is unique in Jordan and many of Dana Biosphere Reserve’s animals and plants are very rare.
So far, a total of 800 plant species and 449 animal species have been recorded in the Reserve, of which 25 are known to be endangered, including the Sand Cat, the Syrian Wolf, the Lesser Kestrel and the Spiny Tailed Lizard.
Activities: Such a complex and diverse environment provides a wide range of adventurous and relaxing activities. Visitors can leave their vehicles behind and escape into the beauty and remoteness of the Reserve along one of the many canyons and hiking trails. Local Bedouin guides are available for longer excursions (hiking, canyoning, and mountain biking), while many shorter trails can be explored unguided. Activities at Dana Biosphere Reserve Guesthouse include tours of the Ottoman-era Dana Biosphere Reserve Village, a gorgeous hike through the entire Reserve to Feynan Ecolodge, visits to Nabataean tombs, and relaxing on your very own cliff-perched balcony, surrounded by Dana’s magnificent views.
Exciting Activities
Now is the perfect time to discover new adventures in your backyard. Browse our unique list of fun adventure ideas and plan a fun weekend. Fill up your itinerary with a range of exciting activities.
Experience Tours
explore Jordan like a local with private tours, group outings, and awesome events!
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Combo Tours
Explore more countries in one tripe, best countries to combine with Jordan on a multi-country Middle East holiday.
Gives visitors a chance to combine the highlights of Jordan with more countries major attractions.
