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Wadi al-Mujib is the
lowest nature reserve in
the world, reaching the
highest level in 900
meter, the lowest in 400
meter below sea level.
The area about 220
square km offers a
variety in nature and
wildlife and is a
hotspot for eco- and
adventure tourism.
Wadi Mujib, the biblical
Arnon River, is also
called the Grand Canyon
of Jordan. Over 300
species of plants, 10
species of carnivores
and numerous species of
permanent and migratory
birds have been
recorded. 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.
Mujib's sandstone cliffs
are an ideal habitat for
one of the most
beautiful mountain goats
in the world, the horned
Ibex, also for the
caracal, a medium sized
cat.
Wadi Mujib is a good
place for adventures
like hiking and
canyoning. Visitors have
to consider the most
trails are not
accessible the year
around, mostly limited
from the 1st of April
until the 31st of
October. The water
trails require the
ability to swim and to
have no fear of water
and heights. Minimum age
is 18 years. Groups have
to consist out of 5 to
25 pax:
This easy
Siq Trail,
open from April till end
of October, leads you
into the main gorge of
the Mujib River (the Siq).
It starts at the visitor
center near the Mujib
Bridge, from where you
walk to the base of a
large waterfall.
Depending on seasonal
rainfall levels, the
gorge may contain pools
deep enough for
swimming. Always take
care along the walk,
avoid pools and rapids
and respect any rope
barriers. A guide is
mandatory for the Ibex
Trail (3-4 hrs). Between
November till March
hikers can start from
the Visitor Center,
follow steep ascends,
climb up to historical
fortification, on the
way to the Ranger
Station see the rock
statue of Lot's Wife –
according to the Bible
she turned into a pillar
of salt as she looked
back on the cities Sodom
and Gomorrah. Our hike
ends at the Nubian ibex
enclosure.
A special experience is
the
Malaqi Trail
(6-8 hrs), accessible
from April till October.
This water trail starts
at the visitor center
and follows the same
route into the nature
reserve as the Ibex
trail. After passing
through hills, you begin
your descent to the
river Mujib. The hike
continues upstream along
in the river to the
Malaqi area. Here you
can linger, eat a picnic
and enjoy swimming in
the natural pools. You
move on through the
Mujib gorge to descend a
waterfall, 20 meters in
height, using ropes.
From here you continue
along the rest of the
river, back to the
visitor center.
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