
Nature reserveAzraq Wetland ReserveA unique oasis near the town of Azraq and its famous castle, in the heart of Jordan’s arid Eastern Desert — a vital stop for migrating birds.Read the guide →
Nature reserveDana Biosphere ReserveJordan’s largest reserve, stretching from mountain ridges down to the desert floor — with hiking trails and ancient sites along the way.Read the guide →
Nature reserveShaumari Wildlife ReserveSee the Arabian oryx brought back from the brink, take a jeep safari and support one of Jordan’s oldest conservation projects.Read the guide →
Nature reserveWadi Rum Protected AreaA World Heritage Site of sandstone mountains and red dunes — jeep tours, camel treks and stargazing under crystal-clear skies.Read the guide →
Nature reserveAjloun Forest Biosphere ReserveA leading eco-tourism destination in northern Jordan, protecting rare oak and pistachio forests and the wildlife that lives in them.Read the guide →
Nature reserveAzraq Wetland ReserveA unique oasis near the town of Azraq and its famous castle, in the heart of Jordan’s arid Eastern Desert — a vital stop for migrating birds.Read the guide →
Nature reserveDana Biosphere ReserveJordan’s largest reserve, stretching from mountain ridges down to the desert floor — with hiking trails and ancient sites along the way.Read the guide →
Nature reserveShaumari Wildlife ReserveSee the Arabian oryx brought back from the brink, take a jeep safari and support one of Jordan’s oldest conservation projects.Read the guide →
Nature reserveWadi Rum Protected AreaA World Heritage Site of sandstone mountains and red dunes — jeep tours, camel treks and stargazing under crystal-clear skies.Read the guide →
Nature reserveAjloun Forest Biosphere ReserveA leading eco-tourism destination in northern Jordan, protecting rare oak and pistachio forests and the wildlife that lives in them.Read the guide →Jordan’s protected areas range from the oak forests of Ajloun to the Azraq wetlands, the canyons of Dana and Mujib and the desert of Wadi Rum. Shaumari, where the Arabian oryx was bred and returned to the wild, is here too.
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Ajloun Forest Biosphere Reserve
Ajloun, 60 km north of Amman
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Azraq Wetland Reserve
Azraq, 100 km east of Amman
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Dana Biosphere Reserve
Dana, 200 km south of Amman
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Shaumari Wildlife Reserve
20 km south of Azraq, 115 km east of Amman
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Wadi Rum Protected Area
100 km south of Petra, 310 km south of Amman
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Ajloun Forest Biosphere Reserve
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UNESCO Tentative List
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Azraq Wetland Reserve
Modern Period1 hour
UNESCO Tentative List
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Dana Biosphere Reserve
Modern PeriodFull day
UNESCO Tentative List
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Mujib Biosphere Reserve
Modern PeriodHalf day
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Shaumari Wildlife Reserve
Modern Period1 hour
UNESCO World HeritageJordan Pass
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Wadi Rum Protected Area
Modern PeriodFull day
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Black Desert, Azraq Oasis & Desert Castles Full-Day Tour
7-8 hoursfrom $170
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360° View of Ajloun Forest Reserve Cabins
Cabins, Ajloun Forest Reserve
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Azraq Wetland Reserve: 360° Panorama
Azraq Wetland Reserve
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Khazali Canyon, Wadi Rum: 360° Panorama
Khazali Canyon, Wadi Rum
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Red Sand Dunes of Wadi Rum: 360° Panorama
Red Sand Dunes, Wadi Rum
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Rummana Trail in Dana Biosphere Reserve: 360 View
Rummana Trail, Dana Biosphere Reserve
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Where the Forest Unfolds: 360° Views at Ajloun Reserve Reception
Reception area, Ajloun Forest Reserve
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Sandstorm in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum Protected Area16 photos
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A Family Trip to Wadi Rum: Desert Adventures, Zarb Dinner and Stargazing
18 Jul 2026
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30 Apr 2026
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A Weekend Full of Wonder: Our Family Adventure to Ajloun, Jordan
28 Dec 2025
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28 Nov 2025
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Al Ma’wa for Nature and Wildlife: A Sanctuary of Hope in Jordan
29 Aug 2025
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Explore the Beauty of Dana’s Rummana Mountain Trail
31 Jan 2025
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Exploring the Wadi Dana Trail in Jordan’s Dana Biosphere Reserve
31 Jan 2025
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