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Dana Biosphere Reserve Is Home to Hundreds of Species Living Within Dana Jewelry-Making Jordan’S Rift Valley Spectacular Diverse Ecosystems and Habitats Dana Dana Handicrafts dana from Nature Biosphere Reserve Make sure to visit the four handicraft workshops that are biosphere reserve Spanning three climate zones ranging from the forested located in Dana Guesthouse. Mediterranean to the hottest Sudanian penetration, Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to hundreds of species living within Dana Jewelry-Making Jordan’s Rift Valley Spectacular diverse ecosystems and habitats. Yet animals are not the only Workshop ones to find Dana's natural resources important. For centuries, Local women from Dana foreign empires - especially the Roman and Byzantine - coveted produce fine hand-crafted the region for its expansive copper and other mineral deposits. copper, silver, and bronze jewelry. All the designs have Feynan Candle- Established in 1993, Dana Biosphere Reserve is Jordan’s largest been inspired by the wildlife Making Workshop biosphere reserve, covering 291 km2 of some of the most diverse and landscapes of the area. Whether it’s a flower, a green landscape in Jordan. In 1994, The Royal Society for the vine, or an orange slice, the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) instituted the first protected area design elements come from Reserve and Trails Guide | Map management plan in Jordan here at Dana, creating an Earth and the candles are internationally -recognized model for the integration of produced in a nature-friendly conservation with socio-economic development. manner. Feynan Leather RSCN has made great strides in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, The Royal Society for including the integrated conservation and socio-economic Workshop development program, building rehabilitation, and the creation The Bedouin women of the Conservation of Nature of Jordan’s first heritage village. Feynan make candle lanterns, and Wild Jordan nature boxes, and other attractive gifts out of goat Created in 1966 under the patronage of His Majesty the late King Staying in Dana Fruit-Drying leather. These naturally-cured Hussein, The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) is a non-governmental organization devoted to the conservation of goatskin products not only Workshop Jordan's natural environment. Dana Biosphere The sun-drenched terraces of make great home accessories, Reserve Dana Village provide a perfect they also help reduce the Wild Jordan is the socio-economic development and eco-tourism place for growing fruit. The damage caused by grazing. division of RSCN that is dedicated to developing viable nature- Visitors to Dana are offered and friendly service. It has women of the village harvest based businesses for those living in and around RSCN’s protected three separate accommoda- nine bedrooms, most with the fruits by hand and lay areas while generating support for nature conservation throughout tions; Dana Guesthouse, private terraces. All of the them out in the Jordanian sun Jordan. Rummana Campsite and rooms share external toilets to dry. Afterwards they are Feynan Ecolodge. The and showers, except for one turned into delicious sun-dried RSCN Membership Guesthouse is perched on suite with a private bathroom. fruit products that make Becoming an RSCN Member is great for both you and nature! the edge of Wadi Dana, is a The Guesthouse is open perfect snacks for the whole For information, contact (+962 6) 5337 931 [email protected] beautifully-styled building year-round. family. that offers breathtaking views For details about other Contact us of the Reserve, comfortable accommodations check the For booking and infomration contact The Tourism Unit at Wild Jordan rooms,traditional Arabic food, “Nearby Sites” section. Tel: (+962 6) 4616 523 email:[email protected] or contact Dana reserve directly at The Nature Shop Tel: (+962 3) 2270 497/8 email:[email protected] Browse through The Nature www.rscn.org.jo Shop and find truly original gifts and souvenirs. This shop contains nature crafts produced by the local people at the reserves. Follow us on wildJordan1 @rscnjordan rscnjordan Nearby Sites- Hiking Trails Attraction Points All guided hikes will be led Nawatef Trail Starting time: 8:00 a.m. Wadi Ghweir Trail Rummana Campsite by one or more of the RSCN’s (year-round) Group size: 4-20 people (year-round, except during (12 km) offers visitors a tour guides. These guides are Guided only Requirements Ramadan and according to refreshing way to experience from the local community Grade: Easy to Moderate Transportation provided to weather conditions) Dana Biosphere Reserve. and have a detailed knowl- and from Al-Barrah area; no Guided only Situated on a small plateau edge of the area. Guided hikes Distance: 2 km fear of heights. Grade: Difficult overlooking the dramatic cannot be undertaken Time: 2 hours escarpments of the Jordan without an official RSCN Starting time: 8:00 a.m. Description Distance: 16 km Rift Valley, the campsite has guide. to 3:00 p.m. This circular trail traverses time: 7-8 hours from Al-Barrah, through a twenty large tents, two Group size: 4-20 people Starting time: 6:30 a.m. breathtaking siq, and to Shaq Bedouin tents, an outdoor Group size: 10-20 people White Dome Trail Requirements al Reesh. Wadi Dathneh Trail Feynan Ecolodge dining area, a kitchen, and (March 15th – October 31st, Transportation provided Requirements (year-round, except during (115 km) This solar-powered communal showers and except during Ramadan) from Dana Guesthouse to Transportation provided to Ramadan) lodge is exclusively candle lit toilets. Each tent comes Guided only the starting/ending point in the start point in Al Mansoura Guided only all through the calm nights fully-equipped with mattresses, pillows, and Grade: Moderate Al-Barrah, reasonable level near Shoubak area and, if Grade: Extremely Difficult of Wadi Araba and located at desired, for return trip; high the Western edge of Dana blankets. The campsite Distance: 8 km of fitness; no fear of heights. Distance: 19 km welcomes visitors from Description level of fitness; no fear of Biosphere Reserve. Owned by Time: 3-4 hours Time: 8-10 hours th st heights. RSCN and operated by Eco- March 15 to October 31 . This circular trail begins Starting time: 8:00 a.m. Starting time: 6:30 a.m. Hotels, the Ecolodge integrates from the Al-Barrah area Description Group size: 4-20 people Group size: 10-20 people conservation and socio- and takes you to beautiful Continue along the gravel economic development while Description mountains, springs river bed of the Wadi, Requirements Dana Village Tour promoting the importance of (year-round) This trail follows the huge and ancient ruins in the Wadi Dana Trail alongside a flowing stream, to Transportation provided to escarpments of Wadi Dana the entrance to Wadi Ghweir. the start point in Nawatef the natural environment. Guided or self-guided Nawatef Area. (year-round, except during between the Rummana Very similar to the famous Siq area and, if desired, for return Visit: www.feynan .com Ramadan) Grade: Easy Campsite and Dana Village. in Petra, the trail leads trip; high level of fitness; no Guided or self-guided Distance: 2 Km Passing through terraced through magnificent scener- fear of heights Petra (60 km) is one of Jordan's Time: 1-1:30 hours gardens, the trail offers Grade: Moderate ies of different stone forma- Description greatest tourist attractions. Starting time: 8:00 a.m. breathtaking views of the Distance: 14 km tions and many unique plants Perfect for adventure lovers Built by the ancient Nabatae- to 3:00 p.m. Wadi. The trail can also Time: 5-7 hours and trees on both sides of the who have no fear of heights, ans, this rose-red city is carved be done in reverse, from the Starting time: 8:00 a.m. river. The scenery is this trail descends through Group size: 4-20 people directly into the rock faces. Guesthouse to the Campsite. so breathtaking it has been Wadi Dathneh, past an oasis, Wadi Rum Description Group size: 10-20 people Best known for the 'Treasury,' known to cause visitors to and through Wadi al Hamra (145 km) is one of the world's Starting from the Dana Description Petra is filled with wonders forget about everything else - to the Feynan area. most outstanding desert Guesthouse, this trail winds Passing through sandstone including how long they have you'll have to see to believe. landscapes. Covering 720 above the Dana Village gorges, this trail leads been hiking! After 3-5 hours, km2 of dramatic desert and through the terraced Shaq al Reesh Trail downhill to Feynan, where you will have tea and you can wilderness in the south of gardens and local craft visitors can arrange for (year-round, except during rest and learn more about the Jordan, its huge mountains workshops. Visitors can return transportation or stay Ramadan) area from your guide. From and broad sandy wadis are meet the local residents, see overnight in the Feynan there, continue to the Guided only home to several Bedouin original Ottoman architec- Ecolodge. Alternatively, Byzantine archaeology at tribes and a surprising range Grade: Moderate to Difficult ture, and learn more about visitors can begin this trail at Khirbet Feynan until you of desert wildlife, including Dana's rich history. Distance: 3 km Feynan Ecolodge and travel reach your final destination the rare Arabian Oryx. Time: 4-5 hours to the Dana Guesthouse or at Feynan Ecolodge. Rummana Campsite. * All of the distances are by car Activities 4 2 Guesthouse Rummana Campsite Highlights Feynan Ecolodge 9 Dana Trails Map 4 55 • Village Dana Village W 5 a 19 White Dome Trail di Madsu Tour Nawatef Trail s Shaq al Reesh Trail Wind your way through the terraced Wadi Dana Trail W gardens and local a di Hassiya Wadi Ghweir Trail craft workshops of 8 the Ottoman-era 8 Wadi Dathneh Trail Dana Village Wadi Dana Biosphere Reserve Boundary White Dome Contours Trail 1 4 0 Get the chance to 2 4 1 1 W 5 1 see the Nubian ibex adi Sulei m by walking on the ani cliff that lead to the 2 3 6 core area.
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