Wikipedia — Jordan Travel Guide
336 articles about travel to Jordan — destinations, practical guides, culture, nature and traveller Q&A — in your language.
The Aqaba Bird Observatory
The Aqaba Bird Observatory (ABO), set in a wetland alongside Aqaba's sewage-safe treated-water pools, is one of the finest birdwatching in Jordan sites. Its reed beds, shallow lagoons and adjoining saltmarsh host huge w…
Read more → NatureBirds of Prey in Jordan
Jordan's raptors are a highlight of birdwatching in Jordan, especially during spring and autumn passage up the Rift Valley–Red Sea flyway. Huge flocks of honey buzzards and black kites stream overhead, alongside steppe …
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Birdwatchers in Jordan can target a fascinating set of species. The Syrian serin breeds in the northern highlands; the rare sooty falcon nests in desert cliffs; the basra reed warbler passes through Azraq; and the houba…
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The Fifa Nature Reserve, designated in 2011, lies in the southern Jordan Valley at some of the country's lowest elevations. Its acacia woodland and scrub support a distinct bird community, with sunbirds, blackstarts, sh…
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The Burqu Nature Reserve, designated in 2018, protects a huge swathe of the northeastern steppe and is among Jordan's largest protected areas. Its open desert and seasonal pools attract passage and nomadic birds, includ…
Read more → NatureSharhabil Bin Hassneh EcoPark
The Sharhabil Bin Hassneh EcoPark is Jordan's only private protected area, a riverside woodland in the northern Jordan Valley managed for conservation and education. Its trees, reeds and water channels attract herons, k…
Read more → PracticalJordan Pass, Visa & Entry Requirements
The Jordan Pass is the smartest money-saving tool for anyone travelling to Jordan. It bundles visa fees and entrance tickets to more than forty sites — including Petra — into one online purchase. Buy it before arrival a…
Read more → PracticalGetting Around Jordan: Cars, Drivers, Buses & Tours
Jordan is a compact country — about four to five hours of driving between its farthest major points — but public transport is limited outside Amman, so most visitors choose between renting a car, hiring a private car wi…
Read more → PracticalBest Time to Visit Jordan
The best months to visit Jordan are spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September to November, when highland days are mild and desert nights are cool. Summer months are very hot at the Dead Sea and in Aqaba, whi…
Read more → PracticalJordan Weather Month by Month
Amman averages 8–14°C in winter with rain and occasional snow, rising to 25–32°C in summer. Petra stays cooler and the highlands can be chilly even in spring. The Dead Sea and Aqaba are the warmest, reliably pleasant in…
Read more → PracticalWhat to Pack for Jordan
A good Jordan packing list balances comfort and respect: light breathable clothes, a scarf for sun and mosques, sturdy walking shoes for Petra and Wadi Rum, a warm layer for desert evenings, sunscreen and refillable wat…
Read more → PracticalJordan Visa on Arrival
Many nationalities receive a single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Queen Alia Airport and border crossings, generally priced around 40 JOD. Payment must be in cash, so carry dinar or a card you can withdraw with at th…
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