Wadi Mujib

The Wadi Mujib Reserve (In a Nutshell)

The Wadi Mujib Reserve is the lowest nature reserve in the World, with it's spectacular array of scenery near the east coast of the Dead Sea. The reserve found within the deep Wadi Mujib gorge, which enters the Dead Sea at 410 meters below sea level.

The Wadi Mujib Reserve extends to the Kerak and Madaba mountains to the north and south, reaching 900 meters above sea level in some places. This 1300 meter variation in elevation, combined with the valley's year-round water flow from seven tributaries, means that Wadi Mujib enjoys a magnificent biodiversity that is still being explored and documented until today.

Over 300 species of plants, 10 species of carnivores, and many species of permanent and migratory birds have been recorded until this date. Some of the remote mountain and valley areas are difficult to reach, and thus offer safe havens for rare species of cats, goats and other mountain animals.

Getting There

By private car from Amman to the Mujib Nature Reserve     
Estimated time: 1:30 hrs.  Distance: around 125 km.

• Start at the 7th circle
• Take the desert highway (airport road) south
• 5 km from the 7th circle, take a right exit to the Dead Sea
• 45 km from the exit, the highway will merge with the Dead Sea - Aqaba Highway
• Follow the Dead Sea – Aqaba Highway until you reach the Muijb Bridge
• As you approach the bridge, you will find the visitor center on your left (a red colored building)

By private car from Aqaba    
Estimated time: 3 hrs. Distance: about 260 km

• Take the Wadi Araba highway
• Continue driving until you reach the Mujib Bridge
• The visitor center is just after the bridge on the right
• Stop here for all information

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
• Swim only in approved areas, accompanied by an RSCN guide
  
• Heed all warning signs and stay out of restricted areas for your own safety
  
• Children under 16 years of ages are not allowed to swim in rivers and pools Inexperienced swimmers must use a life-vest
  
• 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

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