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Dana Natural Reserve RSCN

Perched on the edge of Wadi Dana, overlooking the spectacular scenery of the Dana Nature Reserve, is a unique guest house offering: breathtaking views, peace and seclusion, sensitively designed and furnished buildings, traditional Arabic food, friendly, & informal service.

 

The Guest House lies just outside the village of Dana, 200 KM south of Amman, 60 KM north of Petra and 200 KM north of Aqaba. It can be reached from the king's highway, turning off Qadessiya, and from the Desert Highway by taking the Rashediya turning at Husseiniya. Offering accommodation up to 20 people in 9 bedrooms, most of which have private terraces overlooking the Wadi. There are also excellent facilities for conferences and work.

 

By staying in the Dana Guest House you will be part of a pioneering project to bring nature and people together. You will be supporting the protection of the Nature Reserve and improving the livelihood of local people.

 

The Reserve itself is home to thousands of special plants and animals, some of which are in danger of disappearing from the earth forever.

 

RSCN "The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature" has a policy to help local communities benefit from the nature reserve. It employs local people, buys products from the area for the Guest House, and is developing crafts and small businesses.

 

The Dana Centre, next to the Guest House, has Jordan's first nature shop, selling organically produced foods and highly original gifts. It also has displays and information about the nature reserve, and workshops where villagers make the handicrafts sold in the shop.