Safari Trip to Shaumari Wildlife Reserve
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Trip Program
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08:30 a.m.> Meet at Wild Jordan Center – Jabal Amman
09:00 a.m.> Departure to Azraq Wetland Reserve
10:45 a.m.> Arrival to Azraq Wetland Reserve and start the hike – Marsh Trail
(45-60 minutes)
12:15 a.m.> Arrival to Shaumari Wildlife Reserve
12:30 a.m.> Start the Oryx Safari Tour (1 hour)
14:00 p.m.> Lunch at Azraq Lodge
15:30 p.m.> Departure to Amman
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Price: of the trip is JOD 38/ person including transportation, Safari guided tour fees and Lunch open buffet style.
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For reservation & inquiries:
06 4616523
+962 797000086
tourism@rscn.org.jo
www.wildjordan.com
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Trail Description:
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Marsh Trail
Grade: Easy
Time: 30 minutes
Description: This easy walking trail gives you an excellent introduction to the Azraq Wetland Reserve. The boardwalk leads you through dry and wet areas to a viewing platform overlooking the artesian pools that once released millions of cubic meters of water into the marshland. After leaving the platform, the trail takes you over an ancient black basalt wall, most likely constructed by an Umayyad Caliph. The trail then leads to a bird hide made of local mud brick where you can observe the migratory birds and perhaps catch a glimpse of the water buffalo. Follow the trail back to the Visitor Center, passing yet another part of the ancient basalt wall.
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Oryx Safari Tour
Time: 1 hour
Description: Your professional nature guide will meet you at the gate to the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve in converted Land Cruiser safari vehicles. The tour begins with a brief about the reserve and what to expect on your journey through the desert. The reserve is an amazing place where you will learn about Shaumari’s unusual desert habitats and conservation history. Oryx Safari Trail brings you close to one of the region’s most magnificent (and endangered) wild animals: the Arabian Oryx. This large white antelope, with its long, pointed horns, is an icon of Arabia and is thought to be the origin of the mythical unicorn. While touring Shaumari, you may also see the Persian Onager, another critically endangered species breeding successfully in the reserve. While we cannot guarantee that you will see any big animals on your trip, you will experience the special character of the Eastern Desert, with its surprising variety of vegetation and subtle colors.