Mujib Nature Reserve
Mujib Nature Reserve
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Established in 1987, Mujib Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 212 km2. Bordering the Dead Sea at 402 meters below sea level, the Mujib Biosphere Reserve surrounds Wadi Mujib, a deep and majestic canyon that cuts through the rugged highlands and drains into the Dead Sea. Seasonal and permanent streams flow through many of the wadis, supporting luxurious aquatic plants in the river-beds. These rivers also enable this otherwise arid area to support a remarkable diversity of wildlife. It is also one of the major sources that compensate the high evaporation rate of the Dead Sea Surveys indicate that the reserve contains over 550 species of plants, 8 species of carnivores, and numerous species of resident and migratory birds. The richest vegetation is found in the wadi beds where there are Palm Trees, in addition to Wild Fig, Tamarisk trees and beautiful Oleander shrubs, in addition to the Reed bed along the river.
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Judit NĂ das
3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We were very upset and disappointed. We had reservation to wadi mujib canyoning. We had to wait about two hours and in the end we were not allowed to enter, because our daughter were under 18 year. At registration we were not noticed and she will be 18 in a month and was accompiend by both parents. We told this argues to the staff but we were refused to enter. I think this rule should be changed or noticed the visitors at registration or at arriving
Written August 13, 2022
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Trek43654308678
5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
July 2024. High summer but not high season in Jordan. This is because of the hot weather but even more because of a high number of cancellations by Western tourists in fear of closing air traffic due to tensions in the Middle East.
Throughout our tour we noticed that opening hours were adjusted to the low number of visitors. Officially open at 8am but in our period only at 9am.
This was early enough in the end.
Registration was effectively somewhat amateurish and at first glance gruff but if you ask, you will get the necessary and correct information.
There are changing rooms but they are rather rundown and sultry warm. However, there is also a waiting area with air conditioning.
A shop with airplane sandwiches and ice creams at very reasonable prices were a pleasant surprise.
Parking is free.
Water shoes are a must. I chose sturdy open Teva sandals and was extremely satisfied with them. My travel companion went for old sneakers but stones stuck in them which made walking on the flat parts not so pleasant.
Choose shoes with a sturdy sole and openings where you can shake off the pebbles.
The nibbling fish you have to take with you but outside tickle they do no harm.
For smaller people, the trail can be felt as more difficult because of elevation differences that you have to cover. Bring someone who is a cave and can help you where necessary. A portion of arm strength is also nice to pull up on ropes. Use the abseiling technique for both ascent and descent, the rocks are not slippery so this is the smoothest and least energy-consuming way to get through.
We took our mobile in a waterproof bag but you can also rent bags on site.
If you are less sporty, this trail is also doable with enough rest breaks, there is certainly room for this, and an energy bar and bottle of water.
Cap and sunglasses are not really necessary, most of it is in the shade although my cap was an advantage when climbing a ladder that was also in a small waterfall.
Sunglasses are more likely to break and get lost.
Life jackets are mandatory and quite useful for the descent. Let yourself drift with the flow, ideal recovery!.
Have fun!
Throughout our tour we noticed that opening hours were adjusted to the low number of visitors. Officially open at 8am but in our period only at 9am.
This was early enough in the end.
Registration was effectively somewhat amateurish and at first glance gruff but if you ask, you will get the necessary and correct information.
There are changing rooms but they are rather rundown and sultry warm. However, there is also a waiting area with air conditioning.
A shop with airplane sandwiches and ice creams at very reasonable prices were a pleasant surprise.
Parking is free.
Water shoes are a must. I chose sturdy open Teva sandals and was extremely satisfied with them. My travel companion went for old sneakers but stones stuck in them which made walking on the flat parts not so pleasant.
Choose shoes with a sturdy sole and openings where you can shake off the pebbles.
The nibbling fish you have to take with you but outside tickle they do no harm.
For smaller people, the trail can be felt as more difficult because of elevation differences that you have to cover. Bring someone who is a cave and can help you where necessary. A portion of arm strength is also nice to pull up on ropes. Use the abseiling technique for both ascent and descent, the rocks are not slippery so this is the smoothest and least energy-consuming way to get through.
We took our mobile in a waterproof bag but you can also rent bags on site.
If you are less sporty, this trail is also doable with enough rest breaks, there is certainly room for this, and an energy bar and bottle of water.
Cap and sunglasses are not really necessary, most of it is in the shade although my cap was an advantage when climbing a ladder that was also in a small waterfall.
Sunglasses are more likely to break and get lost.
Life jackets are mandatory and quite useful for the descent. Let yourself drift with the flow, ideal recovery!.
Have fun!
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Written August 9, 2024
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Kiki O C
Ireland46 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We did the Siq trail, which is lovely with amazing scenery. Some of it is hard enough to negotiate and I'd easier with longer legs! The water is warm and full of little fish that nip at you if you stand still. It is expensive, and we were way over charged for a waterproof bag, which let in the water anyway. They argued with us but eventually we got some money back. However overall worth doing.
Written August 17, 2022
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ese1111
NYC110 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
This was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful, and a complimentary experience to the Narrows if you have done that.
I was able to do it without swimming, which is great, because I can only swim on my back and not even that well. I suppose the water levels were lower -- they mostly came up to waist, sometimes to chest. Maybe it was deeper at times but I had a life jacket and held onto the rope so it really didn't matter.
I wore a surfer arm length bathing suit shirt and bathing suit swim pants. Even that didn't stop me from getting a cut, so I'm glad I had on more than just regular shorts.
I wear contacts so I just wore swim goggles when there was a chance my eyes would get wet and that was perfectly fine.
I am of average fitness and all was okay! Perhaps early May is the time to go if you are nervous.
I was able to do it without swimming, which is great, because I can only swim on my back and not even that well. I suppose the water levels were lower -- they mostly came up to waist, sometimes to chest. Maybe it was deeper at times but I had a life jacket and held onto the rope so it really didn't matter.
I wore a surfer arm length bathing suit shirt and bathing suit swim pants. Even that didn't stop me from getting a cut, so I'm glad I had on more than just regular shorts.
I wear contacts so I just wore swim goggles when there was a chance my eyes would get wet and that was perfectly fine.
I am of average fitness and all was okay! Perhaps early May is the time to go if you are nervous.
Written May 15, 2024
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,697 contributions
Jan 2020
After visiting Um er-Rasas, my driver suggested a slight detour to view Wadi Mujib from a lookout point near Dhiban. The views are gorgeous - steep rocky sandstone mountains cascading 1300 ft (400 m) to the narrow gorge below, with Al Mujib Dam in the distance. In 2011, UNESCO declared Mujib a Biosphere Reserve, making it the lowest nature reserve on earth. The panoramic view is a nice alternative if you’re not interested in trekking the canyon. Also, from the Dead Sea, there’s a viewing platform where Wadi Mujib runs into the Dead Sea. We passed this point twice. First, the river was nothing but a trickle, but after the rains, the water was rushing.
Written March 31, 2020
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Betts95
Sevenoaks, UK400 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This was my favourite activity we did in Jordan, I absolutely loved it! I love any water activities, and this was such a fun experience.
We had to wait quite a while to enter as it was Friday so very busy. My husband isn’t a strong swimmer and isn’t a fan of water.I read blog posts which said that the water would only go to your waist but that wasn’t true during our visit. Many times you had to swim, needed strong upper body strength and sometimes you were fully submerged in the water! It was much harder to do than I realised which for me made it more fun, but not for my husband haha.
I was highly recommend doing this!
We had to wait quite a while to enter as it was Friday so very busy. My husband isn’t a strong swimmer and isn’t a fan of water.I read blog posts which said that the water would only go to your waist but that wasn’t true during our visit. Many times you had to swim, needed strong upper body strength and sometimes you were fully submerged in the water! It was much harder to do than I realised which for me made it more fun, but not for my husband haha.
I was highly recommend doing this!
Written October 11, 2022
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Halima B
78 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
This will be a detailed review because I wish I read up more before going.
Okay, before leaving your home/hotel pack a bag of spare clothes. The full works, undies to trainers and socks and hijabs, cuz you will get soaked. Wear thick sole trainers and long running trousers (protect your legs from scratching on rocks). Take off your wedding bands you don't want them cutting into your skin (happened to me)
Take cash. There is no pay by card method and it gets awkward. Take approx 20JOD each if you are not a resident.
Leave phones and goods in the car. There is a place to leave your car keys inside.
The Google pics of this journey only show you the shallow parts of this water hike. You will lose everything that isn't secured to your body. They offer a 10JOD water proof bag so you can take your phones... Don't get it! This bag is a nuisance and you will lose it. You need your hands free at all times. I saw a guy with his camera and at the end he had no camera. A guy had a go-pro attached to his head, it was gone half way through.
Wear a life jacket that isn't big and fits well. Will explain later why. This can save your life.
Now the hike itself. It's an AMAZING experience. However it does require some level of fitness. There are moments where you are submerged in water and need to climb rops, ladders and rocks while getting beaten in the face by a water fall. I would not recommend this for the frail, elderly (a woman was freaking out she couldn't move past a certain point and she looked like she was in her 50s bless her) or faint of heart. There will be cuts and bruises and shameful falling. People tend to help each other out which is lovely.
Now, going back down is the same route as going back up. It is clear that all the tools in place are designed to go up and not down, it gets frightening. There are moments where you slide down and hit the water and go under. You MUST be able to swim. On the second jump I got stuck under the current and couldn't get back up. My life jacket was too loose and not secured to my body. My husband pulled me up the moment I inhaled water into my lungs because I thought I'd reached the surface. Another guy jumped in to save me when they realised I wasn't resurfacing. Yes guys, I could have died. And that's why I'm writing this detailed review because they're website is rubbish and hardly enough info to prepare you.
If you visit Jordan then deffo opt for this. It's fine in the Summer cuz it's all in water. Drink plenty before starting the hike. There is nothing saying you cannot turn back after any point. It's gets harder as you keep going. Some do a 1/3 and turn around, no shame in that.
Okay, before leaving your home/hotel pack a bag of spare clothes. The full works, undies to trainers and socks and hijabs, cuz you will get soaked. Wear thick sole trainers and long running trousers (protect your legs from scratching on rocks). Take off your wedding bands you don't want them cutting into your skin (happened to me)
Take cash. There is no pay by card method and it gets awkward. Take approx 20JOD each if you are not a resident.
Leave phones and goods in the car. There is a place to leave your car keys inside.
The Google pics of this journey only show you the shallow parts of this water hike. You will lose everything that isn't secured to your body. They offer a 10JOD water proof bag so you can take your phones... Don't get it! This bag is a nuisance and you will lose it. You need your hands free at all times. I saw a guy with his camera and at the end he had no camera. A guy had a go-pro attached to his head, it was gone half way through.
Wear a life jacket that isn't big and fits well. Will explain later why. This can save your life.
Now the hike itself. It's an AMAZING experience. However it does require some level of fitness. There are moments where you are submerged in water and need to climb rops, ladders and rocks while getting beaten in the face by a water fall. I would not recommend this for the frail, elderly (a woman was freaking out she couldn't move past a certain point and she looked like she was in her 50s bless her) or faint of heart. There will be cuts and bruises and shameful falling. People tend to help each other out which is lovely.
Now, going back down is the same route as going back up. It is clear that all the tools in place are designed to go up and not down, it gets frightening. There are moments where you slide down and hit the water and go under. You MUST be able to swim. On the second jump I got stuck under the current and couldn't get back up. My life jacket was too loose and not secured to my body. My husband pulled me up the moment I inhaled water into my lungs because I thought I'd reached the surface. Another guy jumped in to save me when they realised I wasn't resurfacing. Yes guys, I could have died. And that's why I'm writing this detailed review because they're website is rubbish and hardly enough info to prepare you.
If you visit Jordan then deffo opt for this. It's fine in the Summer cuz it's all in water. Drink plenty before starting the hike. There is nothing saying you cannot turn back after any point. It's gets harder as you keep going. Some do a 1/3 and turn around, no shame in that.
Written June 11, 2017
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blossomd
Dublin Ireland35 contributions
Oct 2019
Really enjoyed the Siq Wet Trail, if you get the chance, do it!
Here's a few tips;
Rent the water shoes for 5JD - they work well, they're not slippery and they let the water through.
Wear leggings or shorts and a t-shirt and not ones that come off easily (the water is powerful).
There's a bit of sliding along on your backside in places so a swimsuit is not the best attire.
Do not wear glasses - if you really need them, tie them on tightly.
Don't bother bringing a wet bag for your phone etc, too awkward to carry.
I'm 173 cm and I was out of my depth in some places (there are ropes to hold on to and you are given a buoyancy jacket). If you're small bring along a tall friend to help!
Other people on the trail are very helpful, giving direction on how to make it past the mini waterfalls.
The water is warm.
You won't get sun burnt.
If you're super cautious or not moderately fit and flexible or you don't like getting you're head wet, this is not for you.
There are no helmets.
The changing rooms have no seats, prepare to hop around on one foot when you're changing out of your very wet clothes.
Enjoy, you'll be glad you did it!
Here's a few tips;
Rent the water shoes for 5JD - they work well, they're not slippery and they let the water through.
Wear leggings or shorts and a t-shirt and not ones that come off easily (the water is powerful).
There's a bit of sliding along on your backside in places so a swimsuit is not the best attire.
Do not wear glasses - if you really need them, tie them on tightly.
Don't bother bringing a wet bag for your phone etc, too awkward to carry.
I'm 173 cm and I was out of my depth in some places (there are ropes to hold on to and you are given a buoyancy jacket). If you're small bring along a tall friend to help!
Other people on the trail are very helpful, giving direction on how to make it past the mini waterfalls.
The water is warm.
You won't get sun burnt.
If you're super cautious or not moderately fit and flexible or you don't like getting you're head wet, this is not for you.
There are no helmets.
The changing rooms have no seats, prepare to hop around on one foot when you're changing out of your very wet clothes.
Enjoy, you'll be glad you did it!
Written November 4, 2019
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Tissa.travels
Rotterdam, The Netherlands2,366 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
If you like being a bit adventurous, this will be for you. It'll take you about an hour to get to the waterfall, and an hour back. It depends on the season how much water there is, and ultimately how difficult it will be. Expect to do some climbing and swimming, especially early in the season. There are changing rooms at the entrance to change your wet clothes.
If there were heavy rains the day before your planned visit, it could be closed.
If there were heavy rains the day before your planned visit, it could be closed.
Written May 4, 2015
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Anthony T
Frankfurt, Germany49 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
The Mujib Nature Reserve gives people the opportunity to hike three (I think) different paths in varying intensity. It is directly off the road, easy to find and parking is plentiful.
After some research done beforehand, we decided we only wanted to take the short (easiest) hike, which should take about 1-2 hours.. through a canyon with waterfalls and arriving at a spectacular waterfall.. Should be nice any easy....
When we arrived, we were greeted by the guides at the door. This is a hike that you can do without a guide, but the guides were available if you wanted. The man at the counter was informative and said we might want to reconsider taking a guide and said that the water levels were higher than normal and currents stronger than normal.. We declined, thinking it was just an attempt to get some tourists to spend some money and we are pretty experienced and fit people... I was wrong...
We grabbed some life vests and ventured into the canyon area. Immediately upon climbing down the ladder into the canyon, we were greeted by waste-deep water and a relatively strong current. The hike up the canyon was entirely in water that was waste deep or deeper. At many points, we were forced to swim up strong currents, then climb ladders up waterfalls. Ultimately it was not a problem and really an amazing experience, but we did see a number of people turning around because they could not physically handle it. Once to the end, the final waterfall was pretty cool and well worth it. Then we swam and hiked back. which at times, was even harder as our tired bodies needed to navigate strong currents at our back.
Overall, this is an amazing time to spend a few hours while at the dead sea. People just need to be prepared that if the currents are strong, a guide will really help you along. They know the right places to step, the right ways to swim and if all else fails, we even saw some guide dragging their clients by the vest to the end. Wear the proper attire and have some shoes that can grip on wet rocks and ladders.. sneakers might not be the best idea.. and get a guide if you are unsure of your physical abilities
After some research done beforehand, we decided we only wanted to take the short (easiest) hike, which should take about 1-2 hours.. through a canyon with waterfalls and arriving at a spectacular waterfall.. Should be nice any easy....
When we arrived, we were greeted by the guides at the door. This is a hike that you can do without a guide, but the guides were available if you wanted. The man at the counter was informative and said we might want to reconsider taking a guide and said that the water levels were higher than normal and currents stronger than normal.. We declined, thinking it was just an attempt to get some tourists to spend some money and we are pretty experienced and fit people... I was wrong...
We grabbed some life vests and ventured into the canyon area. Immediately upon climbing down the ladder into the canyon, we were greeted by waste-deep water and a relatively strong current. The hike up the canyon was entirely in water that was waste deep or deeper. At many points, we were forced to swim up strong currents, then climb ladders up waterfalls. Ultimately it was not a problem and really an amazing experience, but we did see a number of people turning around because they could not physically handle it. Once to the end, the final waterfall was pretty cool and well worth it. Then we swam and hiked back. which at times, was even harder as our tired bodies needed to navigate strong currents at our back.
Overall, this is an amazing time to spend a few hours while at the dead sea. People just need to be prepared that if the currents are strong, a guide will really help you along. They know the right places to step, the right ways to swim and if all else fails, we even saw some guide dragging their clients by the vest to the end. Wear the proper attire and have some shoes that can grip on wet rocks and ladders.. sneakers might not be the best idea.. and get a guide if you are unsure of your physical abilities
Written October 26, 2018
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viola
Stezzano, Italy
Hi, I'm planning my visit to the Siq trail on july and I read that you need shoes. But someone talk about chacos and similar, I have trekking open toes sandals, would they be ok? Is it possible to book the visit?
Thank you very much!
Written June 25, 2023
Is it safe to swim in the water? No risk on getting schistosomiasis since it is sweet/fresh water and not salt water?
Written April 13, 2023
Hello Fussmatt...do you know if there is a Wild Jordan Nature shop in that area? I'm going to be passing through there next week and I'd love to buy some souvenirs from there.
Written August 24, 2019
Hi, what are the opening times of visitor center? can I do siq trail hiking anytime by myself?
Written July 5, 2019
from 08:00 AM to 03:00 pm
Written January 15, 2020
hello...question is this place ok/safe to travel with a dog? I have a adult dog travelling with me.
Thanks in advance.
Written July 3, 2019
sorry the reserve is pet free
Written January 15, 2020
What are the timings for the trail in October?
Written June 2, 2019
from 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Written January 15, 2020
2 Questions:
1: What is the address/ best way of getting here with a rented car from Amman.
2. Are there any shops/ food places near by?
Written May 29, 2019
Hi,
In my case I rent the car in the airport, was very convenient and we got a good deal.
Amman has a lot of restaurant and places to eat. Around the airport you dont have anything.
I hope that I help you with my answers.
Enjoy your trip.
Written July 2, 2019
Could you please send me the gps coordinates of the visitor center? Thanks!
Written May 6, 2019
Is Wadi Mujib open to children under age 18? I am traveling with a group and there are kids 10-17 years old.
Thanks in advance for your answers - can’t really find anything on the site.
Written April 11, 2019
I didn’t see any children there they might let the 17 years old inter but I don’t think 11 or 10 or 13 will let them in
Written April 26, 2019
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