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Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature

Explore diverse landscapes in Jordan through hiking, canyoning, and cycling. Enjoy unique wildlife safaris, camping, and cultural experiences with locals.

OUR EXPERIENCES
Wild Jordan Adventures (The brand name of the RSCN) offers eco-tourists an awe-inspiring variety of destinations to explore and action-packed activities to enjoy. Jordan’s nature reserves are the best way to discover the vastly different scenery and nature around Jordan. For adventurers, camping, safari, canyoning, hiking and cycling are some of the best ways to experience Jordan.

Hiking: For those who want hiking adventures that offer incredible panoramic views, a few shots of adrenalin or a more leisurely experience, Jordan’s nature reserves offer hiking trails to suit all levels of fitness and experience and a huge diversity of landscapes from mountains, to deserts, forests and fields. Walk one of our recommended day walks for a few hours or a day, which fit easily into any itinerary, or plan a multi-day hike across the stunning landscapes of Jordan’s nature reserves.
Canyoneering: Canyoning is the perfect way for thrill seekers to experience the challenges and beauty of Jordan’s best and most spectacular canyons. Explore hidden gorges, rappel, jump and slide down water falls. Adventurers will hike, scramble, wade, abseil, climb and swim through the breathtaking sandstone canyons of Wadi Mujib.
Oryx Safari: Go on the Oryx Safari at Shaumari Wildlife Reserve for a unique experience that is fun for the entire family. Shaumari Wildlife Reserve is home to the critically endangered Arabian Oryx and Persian Onager. The reserve also is home to desert gazelles, striped hyenas, jackals, wolves, foxes and wide array of wild animals. On the Oryx Safari Trail you will see these majestic creatures in their natural environment while learning interesting aspects of each animal’s behavior.
Cycling: Cycling is a fun way to experience some of Jordan’s most beautiful sights. The cycling trails, which are currently offered year round at Azraq Wetland Reserve, take you on a variety of terrains. Although the trails are mainly flat, gentle routes with occasional short climbs, some varied terrain will also appeal to more active riders looking for a relaxed trip. Our cycling tours are a great choice for first timers, families with children, and cyclists with more experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the nature and wildlife around them, as well as the history and culture of the area.
Camping: Camping is the perfect way to connect with and explore nature. RSCN’s campsites offer visitors an unforgettable experience of Jordan’s stunning scenery, nature and wildlife. Enjoy a relaxing stay at Dana Biosphere Reserve’s Rummana Campsite and be amazed at the spectacular views and wildlife close enough to reach out and touch.
Cooking with Local Residents - Ajloun Forest Reserve: Learn about local Jordanian culture and cuisine and have hands on cooking experience with local families in Ajloun. Guests will enjoy learning how to cook and then sitting down to their delicious home-cooked traditional meal with their local hosts, a truly immersive cultural experience.
Story Telling - Rummana Campsite: Bedouins have an ancient oral tradition of storytelling that exists to this day. At Rummana Campsite in Dana Biosphere Reserve, local Bedouins keep this tradition alive and entertain guests around the campfire with stories that allow a glimpse into Bedouin local culture and traditions.
Druze Folk Dancing – Azraq Lodge: The Druze community played an important role in shaping the history of the Levant. The Druze number only around one million around the world and are a minority in the Levant; a small community of Druze live in Jordan. They are known for their eclectic and esoteric spirituality and close knit community. At Azraq Lodge, guests can enjoy traditional Druze entertainment including folk dancing, dabkeh and Druze men singing their traditional songs.
Nature Cinema - Azraq Lodge: At Azraq Wetlands Reserve, guests can enjoy watching nature films and documentaries at the Nature Cinema, adding entertainment and education to their wildlife experience.

ABOUT US
The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature is an independent national organization devoted to the conservation of Jordan's natural resources. RSCN was established in 1966 with His Majesty the late King Hussein as Honorary President. RSCN has the mission of protecting and managing the natural resources of Jordan, for it is responsible for protecting wildlife and wild places. Thus, it is one of the few national organizations in the Middle East with such a public service mandate.

OUR IMPACT
In 2018, Jordan Tourism Board partnered with Tourism Cares on a Meaningful Travel Map as part of the Tourism Cares with Jordan Meaningful Travel Summit. The 12 pins on the Jordan Map represent social enterprises and community tourism experiences around the country, developed in partnership with Baraka Destinations. The Map was designed to diffuse the economic benefits of tourism to smaller communities and support sustainable tourism growth. The interactive map of Jordan can be found on the website: https://www.myjordanjourney.com/experience-meaningful-travel.