City: Jordan
Top Things to do in Jordan
Top Hotels in Jordan
- 1. Sun City Camp Wadi Rum
- 2. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
- 3. Al Manara, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba
- 4. Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
- 5. Bedouin Lifestyle Camp
- 6. Little Petra Bedouin Camp
- 7. Corp Amman Hotel
- 8. InterContinental Jordan, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
- 10. Movenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba
9 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Jordan That You Shouldn't Miss
Jordan (/ˈdʒɔːrdən/; Arabic: الْأُرْدُنّ Al-‘Urdunn [al.ʔur.dunn]), officially The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية Al-Mamlakah Al-Urdunnīyah Al-Hāshimīyah), is a sovereign Arab state in western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north, Israel and Palestine to the west. The Dead Sea lies along its western borders and the country has a small shoreline on the Red Sea in its extreme south-west, but is otherwise landlocked. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan's most populous city as well as the country's economic, political and cultural centre.
Restaurants in Jordan
1. Mujib Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
After visiting Um er-Rasas, my driver suggested a slight detour to view Wadi Mujib from a lookout point near Dhiban. The views are gorgeous - steep rocky sandstone mountains cascading 1300 ft (400 m) to the narrow gorge below, with Al Mujib Dam in the distance. In 2011, UNESCO declared Mujib a Biosphere Reserve, making it the lowest nature reserve on earth. The panoramic view is a nice alternative if you’re not interested in trekking the canyon. Also, from the Dead Sea, there’s a viewing platform where Wadi Mujib runs into the Dead Sea. We passed this point twice. First, the river was nothing but a trickle, but after the rains, the water was rushing.
2. Dana Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By 225murada
Dear Jennifer, Again I apologise for bad time you experienced in your trek, I have nothing to say, but read the reviews of the other guests in your same group, and other groups this year. Caring beyond the call of duty. Experience and knowledge. Murad looked after us from the moment we met at the airport until we departed from Jordan. He even lent his walking boots to a group member who turned up ill prepared. As a consummate professional he took his responsibilities seriously but he was able to make the trek great fun. Murad was great. There was some difficulty with two members of a large and varied group who were struggling somewhat with the hike (both the tempo and the terrain). We also had several very strong and aggressive hikers, who were continually hiking ahead of the group, and were anxious to increase the pace. Despite briefly showing his frustration, he quickly regained his usual patience and diplomacy, apologized for any frustrations, found a reasonable solution, and the group continued with, in my experience, a very high level of camaraderie and enjoyment among the group. He deserves kudos for his handling. He also brought knowledge and enthusiasm to his coverage of the history, culture and geology of the fascinating country through we were hiking. His input very much increased my enjoyment of the trip. He combined the technical demands of a great hiking guide with a warmth, and diplomacy, that went way beyond the call of duty - as evidenced by his handling of some of the challenges that go with leading a large, diverse group over varied and sometimes challenging terrain. A great guide Murad was an excellent leader -- personable, knowledgeable, responsible, a pleasure to hike with. He was confronted with three very challenging group members. One consistently insisted on hiking ahead of the group, even though asked not to do so. Another clearly was unprepared for the grade of the hike, so the group had to stop often for her to catch up. Another (not a very strong hiker, herself) insisted on taking care of the weak hiker by hiking alongside her and coaching her every step. That hiker insisted that the difficulty of the hike was not clearly indicated on KE's web site and that there was no list obvious on the web site of clothing/other items needed for the hike. (She said she phoned KE and was told a sleeping bag was not needed, so did not bring one. Murad supplied her and her travelling companion with sleeping bags.) She also said that Murad did not speak properly with her (not so!). Murad could not have done a better job handling the difficult situation that these three hikers provided. He did so in a way that did not prevent the rest of the group from having a wonderful holiday. He deserves kudos for that. I would travel with hime again any time. He had all the qualities a leader should have - patience, enthusiasm, knowledge, a great sense of humour. He also had a great sense of responsibility, and rather than taking risks, he had us evacuated off the mountain in the middle of a wind storm Great trip. Our guide Murad and his crew will take good care of you and treat you like family. The food, fellow hikers and the sights were all out standing. This is the way to experience Jordan and to see Petra. Wear good boots the ground is very rocky. The trekking in jordan was excellent. Our guide Murad was passionate about his country and very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. The food could not have been any better. Petra was amazing and our photographs cannot do it justice Guide Murad the best. Food best ever on a trek. Scenery amazing. My other trekkers a great bunch. I need to go back. Our guide Murat was first-class. He was very well-informed, funny, caring, alert to everyone's needs but perhaps best of all really meant it when he welcomed us into our new family and said we should consider Jordan our second home. Somehow he managed to make all 16 of us feel happy, as well as his 4 helpers and Happy the donkey. We all got on and all felt this was such a brilliant trip...'Best ever'. The scenery was jaw-dropping, the food lovely, the organisation superb etc etc. Just remember to heed Murat when he warns you of slippy slopes at the beginning. Kind regards Murad Arslan
3. Shaumari Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Elisavet17-84 - Northampton, United Kingdom
We spend just an hour in the reserve and we managed to see the orix straight away! they are beautiful and peaceful animals that can not survive out of this place because hunting. I think orix represent Jordan as Petra and Jerash that's why should be a "must go" in this country!
4. Ajloun Nature Reserve
5. Azraq Wetland Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By AlexisChan1 - Singapore, Singapore
Beautiful reserve created after the original almost completely dried up. There is a small tour that you can just walk yourself and spot alot of birds. The larger tour has to be guided and gives you the chance to see alot more including a chance to spot some of the only water buffalo in Jordan
6. Al Ma'wa for Nature and Wildlife
7. Lawrence's Spring
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 303 reviews
This spring was named for T.E. Lawrence, of Lawrence of Arabia fame, who fought in the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
Reviewed By rajeshkannan11 - Muscat, Oman
Good hiking spot to witness the origin of the spring.. big tree and closer. Mind your steps since some places are slippery and also has boulders.
8. Fifa Nature Reserve
Integrated ecosystem management in Jordan (Rift Valley) has established a number of natural reserves along the valley. Fifa Nature Reserve has been established within this project, which follows the programme of The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Fifa was declared a reserve on 13-7-2011, and is located in the southwest of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It is 140 km south of Amman
9. Aqaba Bird Observatory
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By mikemE924TT - Cap-Haitien, Caribbean
Great spot for birding. Excellent staff. One of the top places in Jordan. Some of the best migratory bird sightings in Jordan are here.
