Dana Nature Reserve Getting there & around

Getting there & away

The easiest way to get to Dana by public transport is from Tafila. Minibuses run every hour or so between Tafila and Qadsiyya (350 fils, 30 minutes). The turn-off to Dana village (the faded sign simply says 'Dana Hotel') is 1km north of Qadsiyya; from here it's a 2.8km (steep downhill) walk to Dana village. Headed out of Dana ask around the hotels for a ride as you don't want to walk back up that hill, believe me… A daily bus to Amman (JD1.500, three hours) leaves Qadsiyya at 6.30am.

If you're chartering a taxi in Karak, expect to pay around JD15 one way. From Ma'an to the south, an irregular minibus (750 fils, 1½ hours) should go to Qadsiyya en route to Tafila, but check before boarding.

The Dana Tower Hotel claims that it will pick up travellers for free from Qadsiyya or even Petra if you ring in advance and stay at their hotel. They can arrange a taxi to Petra for between JD10 and JD15.

If you're driving from Tafila or Karak, the first signpost you'll see off to the right (west) only goes to the Rummana Campground; it's better to continue on to the turn-off just before Qadsiyya.

To get to Rummana Campground from Dana village, head 4.5km north of Qadsiyya along the King's Highway and take the signposted left turn for 6km. RSCN can arrange transport from Dana village for around JD6. You must park your vehicle at the Tower entrance and take a free shuttle or walk 2km downhill.