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Ḑānā Holidays

Dana is the largest nature reserve in Jordan (300 square kilometres) next to the eponymous village, on the King's Highway. It starts from the top of the Qadisiya plateau at an altitude of 1500 metres and descends to Wadi Rum desert.

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Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Handicraft

Ḑānā: How to get there?

By car on the King's Highway from Amman or Aqaba

Ḑānā: See when to go?

From April to October

Ḑānā: For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Ḑānā: What to see nearby?

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Camille Griffoulieres

Travel writer

Dana is the largest nature reserve in Jordan (300 square kilometres) next to the eponymous village, on the King's Highway. It starts from the top of the Qadisiya plateau at an altitude of 1500 metres and descends to Wadi Rum desert.

My suggestion

Warning, in winter, there is snow on the tops of the plateaus! Plan to stay in the village hotels during mid-season and under the stars at the camp in the heart of the reserve as soon as the weather is better. Do not forget a jumper for the evening.

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