The rugged beauty and natural diversity of Dana make this nature reserve a worthwhile destination for visitors to Jordan. Located just 26 km from Petra and 69 km from the Dead Sea, the reserve encompasses some of Jordan's most breathtaking scenery.
The reserve stretches from the 1800-meter-high Sharaa Mountains in the east down to the dunes at Wadi Araba at sea level. As the Kingdom's sixth nature reserve, Dana protects all animals - including endangered species such as the ibex - from the ravages of hunting. Dana Nature Reserve hosts a wide variety of fauna, including ibex, mountain gazelle, fox, badger, porcupine, wolf, hyrax, striped hyena, jackal, and many others.