Dana Biosphere Reserve
Jordan's largest nature reserve, descending from a plateau at 1,500 meters to the desert of the Wadi Araba. It has an old stone-house village and several classic hiking trails.
Dana Biosphere Reserve spans four ecological zones and is home to rare animals such as the Nubian ibex. Dana Village at the entrance is an Ottoman-era village of stone houses. You can stay at eco-lodges and watch the sunset over the canyon. Classic routes include the downhill hike from Dana Village to Feynan Ecolodge (about 14 km, 5–6 hours) and the 4–5 day section of the Jordan Trail from Dana to Petra. It is about 50 km from Petra, a one-hour drive. Entry tickets and guides must be arranged at the reserve's visitor center.
Opening hours
Visitor center about 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Shobak Castle (Montréal)
- Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)
- Beidha Neolithic Village
- Petra Museum
- Ad Deir (Monastery), Petra
- Petra Church
- Royal Tombs, Petra
- Temple of the Winged Lions