5 facts that make Jordan a tourist destination worth exploring

Source: Omniah TheBlog

If you are looking for fun and adventure and love that feeling when adrenaline flows through your body, you will definitely find in Jordan a haven for all your dreams that will be matched by reality and surprise you.

The seeker of adventure tourism and nature discovery will live a unique experience, as a result of the presence of two important factors in Jordan, the first is the mild weather throughout the year and the second is the diversity of historical sites and natural terrain.

5 suggestions for lovers of adventure, discovery and enjoyment of nature:

Oryx Safari:

In the arms of the Shaumary Reserve, the first Jordanian reserve, golden sands await you, in which the “Arabian Oryx” lives. It is the oryx safari that opens its arms to the tourist to take him on an unforgettable safari trip; The visitor discovers the beauty of this reserve. Some valleys, low hills and plains of Hammad (basaltic stone) extend over a distance of 10 km, where the visitor will be able to see the animals up close, starting from the oryx and ending with the reem deer, ostriches and Asian donkeys, visiting deer in their enclosures, and of course enjoying the moment of sunset.

Wadi Musa:

One of the most beautiful archaeological areas in the Kingdom, it is located in southern Jordan, about 250 km from Amman and 100 km north of Aqaba, and is bordered by the ancient city of Petra. The visitor can do a lot of distinctive activities, from climbing huge rocks and mountain descents from high altitudes to exploring caves, riding camels and horses, and touring the Siq, which is a rocky cleft up to 80 meters high of colored rocks with a gravel floor.

Through this siq, the tourist heads on foot or by riding camels and horses to reach the pink city of Petra, specifically, he will stand in front of the treasury, which is 43 meters high and 30 meters wide, carved into the pink rock and colored with the sunrise or sunset with breathtaking colors.

Wadi Al Hidan:

A suitable area for lovers of camping, climbing, swimming, discovering nature, as well as staying up late in the moonlight. It is a medium-level valley surrounded by natural swimming lakes and stunning waterfalls in the Madaba region. It is characterized by meandering and harsh terrain. Its river flows into the Dead Sea.

Madaba Cultural Trail:

This heritage and religious tourist attraction invites us to contemplate. The path passes through three Christian pilgrimage sites approved by the state, in addition to a path passing through a heritage site approved by UNESCO since 2004, located in Madaba Governorate. The trail starts from caves all the way to the bath and passes Mount Nebo, with a length of 70 km. There are also places for shopping in the path.

Ajloun Tourist Trail:

It is one of the most important paths for religious and natural tourism, and it is known for its popular cultural heritage. It is located in the middle of forests, valleys, and springs of water. It starts from the triangle of Ishtifina – Rasoun – Arjan – Wadi al-Yabis – Mill Odeh – Ba’oun – Lestep – Tell Mar Elias and ends in Ajloun Castle.