Wadi Mujib Travel Guide
Travel to Wadi Mujib - Jordan’s Grand Canyon
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The Wadi Mujib is an enormous gash in the earth some 1,300m deep. The winding King’s Highway twists its way down the side of the canyon and then up the other side heading on to Kerak, but the area deserves more than a pause for a photo; there is a nature reserve at the western end of the gorge with good canyoning for the adventurous and hiking for those that prefer less rigorous activity.
A natural border the huge canyon was once the boundary of the Moabite and Amorite kingdoms. Wadi Mujib is a vast chasm plunging from 900metres above sea level to 400metres below sea level with the nature reserve being a surprisingly rich habitat for wildlife which includes jackal, wolf, mongoose, honey badger, hyena, caracal and ibex. There are some 400 recorded species of plants and 200 species of birds whose success in survival is largely down to the inaccessibility of the valley.
Attractions in Wadi Mujib
The wadi is a naturalist’s paradise but requires effort to explore: with steep canyon sides, gushing water and slippery rock access is difficult, yet thrilling. There are two designated campsites for those that want to base themselves in the reserve. Arrangements for a visit need to be made in advance with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN); using a respected local travel expert and RSCN guides is essential as the gorge is prone to flooding in the winter months.
Activities in Wadi Mujib
The wadi offers several hiking trails which range in duration from a few hours to several days. Canyoning is a feature of the superb Malaqi Trail. Organise a visit with a local travel expert who will be able to make all arrangements for you with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature.
Relaxing
The views are great as you head down the gorge – unless taking a public bus pause a moment to enjoy them.
Getting Around
You can enjoy the Wadi Mujib from the window of any vehicle travelling between Madaba and Kerak, but the best way to see it is to experience it on a guided visit, for which you’ll need organised transport.
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