Land Reserves

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, supports many areas of great ecological importance and natural beauty in Jordan. The Society has established five nature reserves, that include some of the country's most beautiful landscapes. The Mujib Natural Reserve surrounds Wadi Mujib, a deep, majestic canyon. The Nubian Ibex, now protected after many years of near extinction, is bred here for reintroduction to the wild.

Wadi Dana, a world   of natural treasures. Visitors can experience the intriguing archeological ruins of Finan, camping, the tranquility of Dana Village, or the natural beauty of the surrounding sandstone cliffs here.    

Located in the highlands of Ajlun, Zubya is a protected nature reserve that shelters the Roe Deer. The Mediterranean hill climate and woodlands of oak and pistachio are a contrast to other climate zones that Jordan offers.

Shawmari is another reserve that provides a home to some of the most endangered and rare species in the Middle East. Passing through this reserve, one is likely to see Arabian Oryx, ostriches, gazelles, and onagers.

Azraq Wetland Reserve, an oasis in the semi-arid desert that surrounds it, is a temporary home to many rare species of birds that migrate yearly from Europe to Africa.

Whether trekking through the razor-edged sand dunes, riding a camel toward the setting sun, camping or 4-wheeling over rocky terrain tracking down an archeological dig, you will always remember your excursions in Jordan.