Dana Nature Reserve is in Jordan.
Understand
Dana Biosphere Reserve is the largest nature reserve in Jordan, covering over 300 square kilometers and all four different bio-geographical zones of the Kingdom. In the east, elevations reach 1500 meters before descending through canyons and gorges to the low elevations of Wadi Araba.
The village of Dana lies on the eastern edge of the reserve. It is perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the reserve. The village is partly in ruin and is being rebuild in part with USAID funds. There are several small hotels in town and a few options inside the reserve.
History
Built in Ottoman times, the village has been abandoned until relatively recently.
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
Fees/Permits
Get around
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Each of the hotels offer meals and you can visit other hotels. There is also the Feynan restaurant offering similar fare.
Drink
The supply of tea is unlimited, and you do not need to go looking for it, as it will be offered frequently by anyone you're doing business with.
Sleep
In the village
- Dana Tower Hotel, ☏ +962 79 5688853. Offers exceptional service, wonderful buffet meals, and can arrange discounted transportation from Wadi Musa (Petra). It's a comfortable atmosphere, with plenty of sitting space up on the roof, with meals served inside a bedouin-style tent. The hotel itself is a grouping of mud-built houses, typical of the town. dbl 30JD dinner/bed/breakfast.
- Dana Moon Hotel. From 20JD double.
- 1 Dana Hotel, ☏ +962 3227 0537, +962 795 597 307, dana.hotel@yahoo.com.
- Dana Guest House, dhana@rscn.org.jo. The higher end option in town. Most rooms have balconies with spectacular views over the reserve. From 55/85 JD single/double.
Nearby
- Al-Nawatef Bedouin Camp (Free shuttle to Dana), ☏ +962 7 9639 2079, +962 77 7240378, +962 2270413, nawatefcamp@hotmail.com. Located 3km from town with views into the canyon. Beds from 15JD with dinner&breakfast. Campsite from 10JD.
In the Reserve
- Rummana Campsite. Open from 15th of March to 31st of October.
- Feynan.
Stay safe
Care should be taken on walks. Ask the locals for advice.
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