PLACES TO VISIT

Founded in 1975 as the first reserve in Jordan with the aim of attempting to rehabilitate the Arabian Oryx into the wild, Shaumari Wildlife Reserve is located in the Al-Azraq desert in the eastern part of Jordan, and is home to a number of wild animals and plant life including the Arabian Oryx, Ostriches, Persian Onagers, Gazelles and the Black Iris – the national flower of Jordan.

Although visitors are not allowed inside the protected area of the 22km² nature reserve, a small cabin is provided with information regarding the species that live in the area. Shaumari Wildlife Reserve is located close to Al-Azraq castle and Al-Azraq Wetlands reserve, which make great stops en-route to the reserve.