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Dana & Feynan

Melting pot from Europe, Africa and Asia
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Combination Of Natural

Dana Biosphere Reserve is a stunning natural wonder, renowned for its breathtaking beauty, rich history, and remarkable biodiversity. As the only reserve in Jordan to encompass the four distinct bio-geographical zones—Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo-Arabian, and Sudanian—it is a unique melting pot of species from Europe, Africa, and Asia.

This extraordinary diversity of ecosystems is unmatched in Jordan, and the reserve is home to many rare and endangered species. To date, 800 plant species and 449 animal species have been recorded, including 25 endangered species such as the Sand Cat, Syrian Wolf, Lesser Kestrel, and Spiny-Tailed Lizard.

Dana Biosphere Reserve is a true gem for nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and those seeking to explore Jordan's diverse natural heritage.

Nawatef Trail
This circular trail begins from the Al-Barrah area and takes you to the beautiful mountains.
Dana Biosphere Reserve
Dana Biosphere Reserve
Dana Biosphere Reserve
Dana Biosphere Reserve

Perfect for adventure lovers who have no fear of heights

The unique landscape of Dana Biosphere Reserve is shaped by fluvial sandstone outcrops, dating back to the Paleozoic and Lower Cretaceous periods. Overlaid with shallow marine carbonate rocks from the Upper Cretaceous and Tertiary periods, the area showcases a rich geological history.

Dana is also defined by the Dana Horst, a raised block of land formed by two major faults—the Salawan fault and the Dana fault—running east to west. This Horst features Precambrian Granitoids and volcanic rocks in contact with Cretaceous formations. The region’s basaltic formations are thought to originate from two separate volcanic eruptions: one occurring between the Miocene and Pleistocene, and a more recent eruption from the nearby Jabal Al-Qadisyah.

Dana’s diverse geology adds to its allure as a natural wonder with a deep, fascinating history.

Flora and fauna

Dana is Jordan’s most biodiverse area in terms of plant life, with a wide variety of vegetation types such as Phoenician juniper, evergreen oak, sand dunes, acacia, and rocky Sudanian. It’s also the southernmost region in the world that hosts the rare Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), a remarkable feature of the reserve.

Among the hundreds of plant species found in Dana, three species are found nowhere else on Earth, highlighting the reserve’s exceptional uniqueness. Many of the plants, particularly trees and shrubs, thrive in the highland areas of the nature reserve, creating a stunning blend of flora across varying elevations.

Dana is truly a botanical treasure trove, offering a rare glimpse of plant life that is both globally significant and locally extraordinary.