The Wadi Mujib Biosphere reserve counts 5 different wet and dry trails that are open during different periods of the year. We bought this one from Amazon and it was perfect for keeping our stuff safe from water! The bag also float into the water so it’s not eavy to take on the trail. You can leave all your belongings in the car (at your risk) but if you want to take some expensive gears with you like your camera and phone, its better to buy a dry bag. I decided to bring them with me from home and I found these water shoes from Dechatlon worth every penny! However, the quality of that shoes is not the best, they are made of plastic and looked uncomfortable to walk. You may rent them at the Mujib Adventure Centre for 5 JD. My husband wore a sleeveless t-shirt and the swimming suit.Īnti-slippery shoes are warmly recommended to avoid getting hurt and walk comfortably the whole trail. I had a swimming suit, a light t-shirt and some running shorts that I removed when we reached the last waterfall. Ergo, a swimming suit under a layer of fitness technical clothes is enough to enjoy your adventure. Indeed, you may find sharps rocks and slippery trails which may leave your upper legs and tummy exposed to scratches and cuts. However, despite most of the trails includes swimming in large deep pools, going there with a bikini is not a great idea. You don’t need a specific technical equipment for canyoning in Jordan. Guide to Wadi Mujib Jordan – The Siq Trail I would recommend to go as early as possible because by midday you might not find any parking space left. Nevertheless, during peak times, this might be very crowded, particularly if larges couches park there. The Wadi Mujib Adventure Centre has a large parking space free of charge. Parking at the Wadi Mujib Adventure Centre Once you get out from Amman, the directions are the same as the ones from the Dead Sea above. If you are driving in Jordan, getting to Wadi Mujib from Amman takes less 1 hour and 30 mins. ![]() To make your life easier, I pinned the exact position of the adventure centre below (also because the directions on Google are in Arabic). It’s easy to spot and there will be directions nearby. You need to stop at the Mujib Adventure centre which is located right on the route 65. ![]() Pay attention with the Google direction as the satnav doesn’t exactly know where to stop as the whole area is named as “Wadi Mujib/Wadi AlMujib”. Just need to follow the route 65 Jordan Valley Highway aka Dead Sea Highway until you find the Wadi Mujib adventure centre. If you are located in the proximity of the Dead Sea, the route is pretty straightforward. Guide to Wadi Mujib Jordan – Map of the Mujib Biosphere Reserve Trails Getting to Wadi Mujib from the Dead Sea 20,000 years of powerful water passing through a narrow cleft became finally a deep gorge which is now famous as the Siq (yes like the Petra one!). While most rivers eventually managed to resume their course, the Wadi Mujib river broke into the sandstone. This caused a slow but continuous formation of sediments that blocked the nearby rivers access to the lake. Indeed, when the Dead Sea started dropping below the sea level, thousands of years ago, it flooded the surrounding lower areas of the canyons located against its coast. This is located on the east of the Dead Sea and geologically linked to the formation of the lowest place on Earth. What is fondly known as “Wadi Mujib” is actually part of larger area named as Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve. The Wadi Mujib trail is a perfect adventure for a Jordan 7 days itinerary as it will give you a lot of adrenaline moments and perfect photo opportunities. ![]() When I saw the pictures of those red canyons filled with crystalline blue waters, I knew I had to get there. The only photos popping around Google were enough to get my heart at it first sight. No one of my friends who have visited Jordan ever heard before, not many blogs about it, not many info on the trails. I’ve learnt of this little gem of Jordan just a couple of months before my trip, while I was planning my itinerary. If you never heard about Wadi Mujib I don’t blame you.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |