Wonderful Rambles in a Showpiece Reserve
Central Jordan, Jordan
The stunning scenery and excellent hiking trails make Dana Nature Reserve Jordan’s premier location for on-foot exploration. A wide range of plants, animals and birds can be found in a variety of habitats which range over an escarpment that extends in altitude from 1,500m to well-below sea level. A visit allows the hiker an opportunity to spot some rare wildlife and enjoy some of Jordan’s most spectacular views.
Background
The reserve takes its name from Dana village, a rural settlement once in danger of dying as its young moved away to find work in nearby towns. Thanks to the efforts of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) the establishment of the reserve and the work done in eco-tourism to involve villagers in provided services to visitors the community is strengthening again.
At the visitors' centre (located at the edge of Dana village and next to the Dana Guesthouse) look in on the interpretation room which explains a little about Dana's complex eco-system and nature, and purchase organically grown produce which comes straight from the village terrace gardens, along with silver jewellery created by the women of Dana village.