Dana
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Dana and why should you go there?
This is Jordan's largest nature reserve in Tafila province. The area is about 308 square meters. km gathers a whole set of natural worlds under one roof - from the mountain plateau to the Wadi Arab desert.
What is the height difference here?
From 1500 meters on the upper plateau to some 100 meters below. That is, in one hike you literally descend from the cool mountains into the hot desert - dress in layers.
When did the nature reserve become a biosphere reserve?
It was founded in 1989, and it received the status of a biosphere reserve in 1998. The core occupies 215 square meters. km, buffer zone - another 93.
What to do here?
Hiking along steep wadis and observing nature. The area covers several different biogeographical zones, so the landscape changes literally on the go.
Do people live here?
Yes, there is a village of Dana within the reserve, and the local tribe has lived in these areas, according to legend, for about 6,000 years. You can stay, in particular, in the cooperative hotel of the village.
