Hiking and trekking in Dana natural reserve
Trails:
Rummana Trail
Round Trip
Distance: 2.5 km / Time: 2 hours / Grade: Medium-Hard
The Rummana Trail leads from the campsite to the scenic summit of
Rummana (Pomegranate) Mountain. You will pass some magnificent rock
structures with mysterious mushroom-shaped formations and you may see
birds-of-prey, such as the Kestrel, Long-legged Buzzard and Griffon
Vulture, soaring along the mountain edge. On your way down from the
summit, you will pass remnants of a military site dating from the
Hellenistic period and an old Roman well. The hike down to the campsite
continues through a beautiful Juniper forest.
Rates: US $ 50 per person (Starts from the campsite and finish there)
Campsite Trail
Round Trip Distance: 2 km /
Time: 1 hour / Grade: Easy / Guided or self-guided / Open 15th March to
1st November
This trail is an easy hike around the Rummana
campsite area. It is a good place to see the Crested Lark and Desert
Lark, drab colored birds with the sweetest of songs. You may also see
colorful species such as Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Palestine Sunbird, and
Pale Rosefinch drinking at a specially-provided water-pool near the
campsite. You will walk along the rim of Wadi Shagg al Duggleh and will
be able to see ancient caves, the steeply cut “Wadi of the Dog” and Dana
Village, before returning to the campsite by the dirt road.
Rates: US $ 40 per person
Sunset Tower Tour
This tour from Rummana Campsite to the tower is available upon request.
Rates: US $ 35 per person
Dana Village Trail
The Dana Village Trail links the Rummana Campsite with Dana Village. It is a rough trail that involves some scrambling over rock surfaces. You will walk along the rim of Wadi Shagg al Kelbe, and then contour round the steep slopes of Wadi Dana. The trail leads into the terraced gardens of Dana Village, where villagers cultivate fruits and herbs, and onto Dana Village, where you can see the old Ottoman houses and traditional lifestyle of the villagers. It ends at the RSCN visitor center, a short distance to the south of the village.
Rates: US $ 55 per person
Cave Trail
The Cave Trail is a rugged trail leading from the campsite access road to a group of 27 ancient caves carved into the side of a mountain. The hike follows along the slopes of Shagg al Kelbe, “Wadi of the Dog”. The caves were used from the Nabatean to early Islamic periods. Several animals, including the Hyena, Wolf and Wild Cat, are known to frequent these caves. The caves provide an excellent spot for viewing the reserve. From the caves, you can see Shagg al Kelbe in front of you, and Wadi Dana and the old Dana Village to your left.
Rates: US $ 30 per person
Village Tour
Round Trip /
Distance: 2 km / Time: 2 hours Grade: easy / Self-guided or guided
Visit some spectacular viewpoints above Dana Village, while exploring
the terraced gardens and local community craft workshops.
Rates: US $ 45 per person
White Dome Trail
The trail contours the huge escarpments of Wadi Dana between Rummana Camp and Dana Village. It offers breath-taking views of the canyon-like Wadi and passes through the village terraced gardens.
Rates: US $ 55 per person
Wadi Dana Trail
This trail offers a spectacular downhill walk from Dana to Feynan through the sandstone gorge of Wadi Dana. It is possible to stay overnight in the Feynan Eco-lodge. Return transport to Dana can be arranged.
Rates: US $ 80 per person
Nawatef Trail
This circular trail starts from al- Barra area to the beautiful springs and ancient ruins in Nawatef area.
Rates: US $ 35 per person
Feathers Canyon Trail (Shaq al Reesh)
A circular 3-4 hours hike to a breathtaking siq from al- Barra to Shaq al reesh passing rock arena containing Nabatean tombs.
Rates: US $ 45 per person
Wadi Dathneh Trail
This difficult hike is very suitable for adventure lovers. The route descends Wadi Dathneh, past an oasis, through wadi al hamra to the Feynan area.
Rates: US $ 90 per person
Sunset Tour
Rates: US $ 20 per person
Feynan Trail
Distance (one
way): 14 km / Time: 5 – 6 hours / Grade: Medium / Guided only
This is a long but relatively easy trail that follows a dirt track the
whole length of Wadi Dana and links Dana Village to the western gateway
of the Reserve in Feynan. The trail can be walked from ‘both ends’ and
passes through all the vegetation zones of the reserve, from
Mediterranean scrub forest around Dana Village to the open stony deserts
of Wadi Feynan. Just before the start of the trail in Feynan is RSCN’s
new Eco-lodge , where you can get refreshments, see goat leather and
candle workshops, and stay overnight to explore the surrounding area,
famous as an ancient center of copper mining.
Rates: US $ 90 per person
Feynan Copper Mine Trail
This short trail starts from the Lodge and visits ancient copper mines and the impressive tell of Khirbet Feynan, with its Byzantine churches and graves.
Rates: US $ 45 per person
Wadi Ghwair Trail
This easy riverbed trail starts from Feynan Eco-Lodge, going via Khirbet Feynan, with its Byzantine archaeology, to Wadi Feynan. It continues along the gravel river bed of the Wadi, alongside a flowing stream, to the entrance to Wadi Ghweir. If time permits, a small excursion will be made into the Ghweir canyon.
Rates: US $ 60 per person
