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Ajloun Forest Reserve

Ajloun Forest Reserve in a nutshell Ajloun Forest Reserve (In a Nutshell)

Ajloun Forest Reserve is located in the Ajloun highlands north of Amman and covers 13 square kilometers. It is dominated by open woodlands of Evergreen Oak, Pine, Carob, Wild Pistachio and Wild Strawberry tree. These trees have been important to local people for their wood, scenic beauty, and quite often for medicine and food.

The Ajloun area has a long history of human settlement, due to its mild climate, dense forests, and fertile soil. This rich history is reflected in the many archaeological ruins scattered in the wood-lands and surrounding villages. The reserve itself supports a wide variety of wild plants and animals and is a peaceful place to relax and enjoy nature. Among the more unusual animals to be found in the Reserve are the Striped Hyena, Crested Porcupine and Stone Marten. In spring, the reserve is a carpet of wild flowers, including drifts of anemones and rock roses.

Getting There

By private car from Amman to Ajloun Forest Reserve      
   
From Amman, the trip to Ajloun takes approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes.

  • Starting at the eight circle go north towards Sweileh circle.
  • Go under the Sweileh circle towards Jerash.
  • 27 km from the Sweileh circle, take the exit for south Jerash.
  • 6 km from the south Jerash exit you will reach a traffic light; turn left towards Ajloun city.
  • As you continue, you will pass Raymoon, Sakeb, and Anjara villages.
  • Just past the Anjara village, there is a T- Junction. Turn right towards Ajloun city.
  • Enter Ajloun city.
  • At the Ajloun circle, go straight towards Eshtafena.
  • 5 km from the Ajloun circle, you will find the Eshtafena junction.
  • At the junction, turn left towards the Ajloun Forest Reserve.
  • Follow the signs from there.

By public transportation     
    
Departure is from Al Abdali Station in downtown Amman every half an hour, and it gets right to Ajloun circle, from there you can take a taxi directly to the reserve.

DO's & Don'ts;

By minimizing your impact on wildlife, you will help us to protect and preserve the sanctity of these reserves for future generations.

Please remember:

  • Stay on trail with the guide and do not wander alone in the reserve unless you are in a free access area
  • Protect all nature: no hunting or collecting of plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or fire wood; leave things as they are where you find them
  • Do not approach, threaten, or feed wildlife
  • Do not damage trees
  • Do not add graffiti on any surface within the reserve
  • Water is a scarce resource in Jordan, please conserve and keep water sources clean
  • Fire making is strictly prohibited in all reserves, except in designated barbecue pits
  • Respect nature: keep noise to minimum, be kind to living creatures.
  • Keep the area clean and take your litter away
  • Stick to designated roads while driving. Off-road motoring is both risky and damaging to the environment
  • Leave your vehicles outside the reserve
  • Smoking is allowed in smoking areas only
  • We discourage drinking alcohol in the reserves for cultural reasons and thank you for your understanding
  • Pets are not allowed inside the reserve under any circumstances