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Jordan Tourism Guide |
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Natural Sites |
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 Dana
Nature Reserve |
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Dana Nature Reserve (308 square kms) is a world
of natural treasures. It is composed of a chain
of valleys and mountains, which extend from the
top of the Jordan Rift Valley down to the desert
lowlands of Wadi Araba. The beauty of the
Rummana mountain, the mystery of the ancient
archaeological ruins of Feinan, the timeless
serenity of Dana village and the grandeur of the
red and white sandstone cliffs of Wadi Dana will
awe the visitor to this area.
Wildlife
The Reserve contains a remarkable diversity of
landscapes that range from wooded highlands to
rocky slopes, and from gravel plains to dunes of
sand. Moreover, Dana supports diverse wildlife,
which includes a variety of rare species of
plants and animals; Dana is home to about 703
species of plants, 38 species of mammals and 215
species of birds.
People with Charm & History
he Dana village area, which overlooks the scenic
Wadi Dana, has witnessed human settlement since
about 4000 BC (6,000 years ago!). Evidence
unveiled by archaeological exploration shows
that Paleolithic, Egyptian, Nabataean and Roman
civilisations were drawn to the area by the
fertility of the soil, the water springs and the
strategic location. The people who inhabit Dana
village today are the Al-Ata'teh tribe. They
settled and built the village during Ottoman
times about 400 years ago.
Services for Visitors
Visitors will find a range of services available
at the reserve, including a Guest House, a
Nature Shop and a Visitors' Centre at the Dana
village. Brief information will be given to the
visitors at the Tower entrance. Available are
two campsites at Rummana and Feinan areas and an
assortment of hiking trails. Rangers offer a
variety of guided hikes to key locations in the
reserve.
Dana Centre
The Dana Centre is a complex of buildings
located at the edge of the village. The centre
is made up of three parts: the Dana Guest House,
the Dana Nature Shop and the Visitors' Centre.
Dana Guest House
Perched on the edge of Wadi Dana, the Guest
House offers a breathtaking view of the reserve.
It contains nine comfortably furnished bedrooms
with private terraces, and good facilities for
meetings and conferences. Reservations are
strongly recommended.
Nature Shop
The Dana Nature Shop sells organically grown
produce from the village gardens, in addition to
silver jewellery and pottery crafted by the
women of Dana village.
Dana Visitors' Centre
The centre provides information about Dana and
the RSCN.
Facilities for Camping
Rummana Campsite:
The Rummana Campsite can accommodate 60 persons
per day and 75 persons for a daily visit. It is
open for overnight visitors from 1st March to
31st October.
The campsite contains 20 large tents, barbecue
grills, toilets and showers for visitor use.
Each tent comes equipped with mattresses and
pillows. Drinking water is available, gas
cookers may be rented and catering services can
be provided for groups of six or more.
Camping is not permitted outside the designated
camping area.
Feinan Campsite:
This campsite is simpler by comparison to the
Rummana camp. The capacity of this camp is 40
visitors per night. The campsite contains a
kitchen, 10 tents, toilets and showers. Each
tent is equipped with mattresses and pillows.
Drinking water is also available. Feinan
Campsite is open year round.
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