Nature Reserve
Best time to be there
March to May and September to November are best times to be in the country, but Jordan's Mediterranean climate is pleasant all year round. Lightweight clothes are advised between May and September. Warmer clothes are necessary for winter and cool summer evenings. Rainwear is needed from November to April. It has been known to snow as far south as Petra.
Fly to
Amman (British Midland International - daily, Royal Jordanian - daily)
flying time
5 hours direct
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations
Itineraries
Classic Jordan
Highlights - visit downtown Amman;Put on your walking shoes for a trek through the ‘Rose-Red City’ of Petra;Enjoy an optional balloon flight or camel ride... Read more ...
Jordan in Depth
Jordan in Depth highlights * Dana Wildlife Reserve * Desert castles * Tombs and temples of Petra Read more ...
Highlights of Egypt with Jordan
Highlights of Egypt with Jordan highlights * Classical sites of Egypt * Crusing the Nile * The Rose Red city of Petra Read more ...
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Dana is Jordan's largest nature reserve, covering some 120 square miles of spectacular mountains and wadis along the face of the Great Rift Valley. From scorching sand dunes in the west to cool mountain tops in the east, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to a great variety of wildlife. There are plants and animals characteristic of true desert, of Mediterranean forests and of the dry plains of Russia.
Dana is a melting pot of species from three continents: Europe, Africa and Asia. Such a combination of natural communities in a single area is unique in Jordan and many of Dana's animals and plants are very rare. So far 25 of the flora and fauna species identified in the region are known to be endangered, including the Sand Cat, the Syrian Wolf, the Lesser Kestrel and the Spiny Tailed Lizard. Without special care, some of these could disappear from the Earth forever, which makes the Dana Biosphere Reserve a place of global importance with regard to conservation.
Enjoy a stay at Dana Guest House before travelling to the Dead Sea to relax or into the desert of Wadi Rum for an unforgettable tented camping adventure at King Aretas Camp.
Suggested Nature Reserve Accommodation
Dana Guest House
Perched on the edge of the precipitous cliffs of Wadi Dana, this beautifully styled building merges elements of village vernacular architecture with more modern elements...
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Guest Testimonial
We very much appreciated the champagne to celebrate A&K's anniversary. Our guide Omar & driver Basil were both absolutely excellent throughout. Many thanks for making our trip to Jordan so enjoyable and for all the hard work that ensured our holiday ran so smoothly! 
- LJ, London
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A&K Philanthropy
Madrasati ('My School')
Is an innovative grassroots project to rehabilitate schools and improve their learning environment; we have adopted Balquees School in Amman.
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