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Dibeen Forest Reserve

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

With rolling hills and deep wadis covered by mixed pine oak forests, Dibeen forest is representative of the wilderness that once covered a large part of north-western Jordan.

The Dibeen Forest Reserve extends over an area of 8 km2 and provides an important habitat for many locally and globally endangered species.

It is the south-western geographical limit for the indigenous Aleppo pine, as well as the driest area in which these trees grow naturally. Home to the Persian Squirrel and the best remaining Jordanian habitat for the Stone Martin, the Reserve supports at least 17 endangered species of mammals, reptiles, birds and plants, including several rare orchids.

Getting There

By private car from Amman      

From Amman, the trip to Dibeen takes approximately 1 hour

  • Start at the 8th 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 on the right
  • 6 km from the South Jerash exit turn left on the traffic light towards Ajloun City
  • Continue for 100 meters
  • Turn left on traffic light towards Dibeen and Jamlah villages
  •  Follow the signs to Dibeen Forest Reserve
  • It is 4 km after the last village

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