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Birdwatching, history and archaeology combine perfectly on this spring tour. Starting in Amman, we visit the Dead Sea, the Graeco-Roman ruins at Jerash, medieval castles and historic Petra, the world-famous ancient city hewn from red sandstone. At all of them, and around the former oasis at Azraq, the Basalt Desert, Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and Wadi Dana, we will also enjoy a wealth of desert birdlife and incoming and passage migrants, Tristram’s Serin, Sinai Rosefinch and Hume’s Tawny Owl amongst the possible highlights. Then we’ll head to Wadi Rum, and complete our tour in Aqaba, at the head of the Red Sea, where a couple of action-packed days of migration-watching should conclude a comprehensive tour through spectacular Jordan!

  • Visit world-famous Petra and spectacular Wadi Rum
  • Float in the Dead Sea
  • Enjoy medieval castles and the Graeco-Roman ruins at Jerash
  • Explore Azraq, and Shaumari and Wadi Dana Wildlife Reserves
  • Look for Tristram’s Serin and other specialist desert species
  • Enjoy the spectacle of the spring bird migration at Aqaba on the Red Sea
  • Learn from our expert archaeologist and ornithologist leaders
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The Kingdom of Jordan is a relatively small Arab country in western Asia, at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba and bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and the east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and Israel and Palestine to the west. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, and has some of the most varied and impressive scenery in the Middle East, including the breathtakingly beautiful Wadi Rum. Jordan is a place of cultural fascination, rich in sites of archaeological interest such as Petra.

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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (to give it its full name) is a land of dramatic vistas, rugged mountains and shimmering deserts which sits at the head of the narrow Gulf of Aqaba. The ornithological appeal and historic significance of this small country are due to its strategic location at the crossroads of three continents (Europe, Africa and Asia) and its position beneath the 'Eurasian-East African' flyway taken by millions of birds twice each year on their journeys between Africa and Europe. On this holiday, we will enjoy Jordan in the spring, at a time when numerous birds will be heading north and before the heat of summer takes hold. We will also take time to explore some of the country's most fascinating archaeological sites, including Petra, the most iconic of them all.

Our holiday begins with a flight to Jordan's capital city, Amman, from where we transfer south to our hotel in Madaba for a 3-night stay. The following day, we will drop down into the Rift Valley to visit the Dead Sea. As well as marvelling at this spectacular natural wonder, we will also find our first desert birds here, including Arabian Babblers, Blackstarts and Tristram’s Grackles. Nearby, we will explore the Graeco-Roman ruins of Jerash, near ancient Gilead, stopping en route by the Zarqa River and in the native pinewoods of Dibbin.

Sadly, very little water remains in the famous Azraq oasis, but we will next stay in a hotel nearby for two nights and use it as our base while we explore the surrounding boulder-strewn, lunar landscape of black basalt. Our main target here will be to find the dark morph of the Mourning Wheatear, but this little-known area is home to a variety of other desert birds, such as Hoopoe, Desert and Bimaculated Larks and Red-rumped Wheatear. We will also visit nearby Azraq Castle, famous as Lawrence of Arabia's and the Arab Army's final resting spot before their assault on Damascus! Trees and scrub around the resthouse and at the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve, provide cover for tired migrants, as well as the resident Desert Finch. With luck there will be some wetlands to explore too, but that will be dependent on the extent of the erratic winter rains.

Moving on, we wind our way down the length of the ancient King’s Highway to Wadi Dana, following in the footsteps of many a trader, army and pilgrim. The landscape here is dramatic as we cross the canyons of Wadi al-Mujib and Wadi al-Hasa and is no less so at Kerak Castle, which watches over the route down to the Dead Sea and west into Palestine. We will arrive at our campsite for the next two nights, overlooking Wadi Dana, in time to explore and photograph the dramatic view in the warm evening light. One of the specialities of Wadi Dana, and indeed Jordan, is the Tristram’s (or Syrian) Serin which has one of the most restricted distributions of any Western Palearctic bird. We will also be on the lookout for soaring raptors, for, as well as holding breeding Bonelli’s Eagles, the mountains here lie on the main migration route for birds of prey tracking north.

The ancient Nabataean capital at Petra was lost for centuries and only rediscovered in 1812. A visit here will be one of the highlights of the holiday and we have two nights nearby to ensure that we have plenty of time to explore this iconic site. Carved into the rose-red sandstone and hidden in a range of hills, the city and the vast facades of Petra’s magnificent palaces and temples are only accessible through a narrow and winding chasm. Petra is also an excellent place for birds and home to two very localised specialities, the beautiful Sinai Rosefinch and Desert Owl (formerly Hume’s Tawny Owl).

Next, we travel southwards to the town of Aqaba, Jordan’s port at the head of the Red Sea, stopping en route at the dramatic valley of Wadi Rum for a night, where we will camp in traditional Bedouin style. Here, a variety of migrants make their landfall from the south and we will search for unusual seabirds such as White-eyed Gull and Brown Booby. Whilst a visit to the local sewage works may not be on most tourists’ itinerary, it is a must for visiting birders and is likely to be one of the most productive birdwatching sites on the whole trip! After three nights in Aqaba, we return to Amman for a final night in the city before returning to the airport for our flight home.

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Comfortable tourist hotels with private facilities, apart from nights at Wadi Dana and Wadi Rum where we camp.

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All meals in Jordan are included in the price.

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Birds and archaeology.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Itinerary image

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Jordan in Spring

Tour Code: JOR01

A 15-day holiday in search of Jordan's desert birdlife and famous archaeological sites.

£4,195

Flight Inclusive

£3,795

Land Only
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2328kg CO2e

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1196.7kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • Visit world-famous Petra and spectacular Wadi Rum
  • Float in the Dead Sea
  • Enjoy medieval castles and the Graeco-Roman ruins at Jerash
  • Explore Azraq, and Shaumari and Wadi Dana Wildlife Reserves
  • Look for Tristram’s Serin and other specialist desert species
  • Enjoy the spectacle of the spring bird migration at Aqaba on the Red Sea
  • Learn from our expert archaeologist and ornithologist leaders

Summary

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (to give it its full name) is a land of dramatic vistas, rugged mountains and shimmering deserts which sits at the head of the narrow Gulf of Aqaba. The ornithological appeal and historic significance of this small country are due to its strategic location at the crossroads of three continents (Europe, Africa and Asia) and its position beneath the 'Eurasian-East African' flyway taken by millions of birds twice each year on their journeys between Africa and Europe. On this holiday, we will enjoy Jordan in the spring, at a time when numerous birds will be heading north and before the heat of summer takes hold. We will also take time to explore some of the country's most fascinating archaeological sites, including Petra, the most iconic of them all.

Our holiday begins with a flight to Jordan's capital city, Amman, from where we transfer south to our hotel in Madaba for a 3-night stay. The following day, we will drop down into the Rift Valley to visit the Dead Sea. As well as marvelling at this spectacular natural wonder, we will also find our first desert birds here, including Arabian Babblers, Blackstarts and Tristram’s Grackles. Nearby, we will explore the Graeco-Roman ruins of Jerash, near ancient Gilead, stopping en route by the Zarqa River and in the native pinewoods of Dibbin.

Sadly, very little water remains in the famous Azraq oasis, but we will next stay in a hotel nearby for two nights and use it as our base while we explore the surrounding boulder-strewn, lunar landscape of black basalt. Our main target here will be to find the dark morph of the Mourning Wheatear, but this little-known area is home to a variety of other desert birds, such as Hoopoe, Desert and Bimaculated Larks and Red-rumped Wheatear. We will also visit nearby Azraq Castle, famous as Lawrence of Arabia's and the Arab Army's final resting spot before their assault on Damascus! Trees and scrub around the resthouse and at the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve, provide cover for tired migrants, as well as the resident Desert Finch. With luck there will be some wetlands to explore too, but that will be dependent on the extent of the erratic winter rains.

Moving on, we wind our way down the length of the ancient King’s Highway to Wadi Dana, following in the footsteps of many a trader, army and pilgrim. The landscape here is dramatic as we cross the canyons of Wadi al-Mujib and Wadi al-Hasa and is no less so at Kerak Castle, which watches over the route down to the Dead Sea and west into Palestine. We will arrive at our campsite for the next two nights, overlooking Wadi Dana, in time to explore and photograph the dramatic view in the warm evening light. One of the specialities of Wadi Dana, and indeed Jordan, is the Tristram’s (or Syrian) Serin which has one of the most restricted distributions of any Western Palearctic bird. We will also be on the lookout for soaring raptors, for, as well as holding breeding Bonelli’s Eagles, the mountains here lie on the main migration route for birds of prey tracking north.

The ancient Nabataean capital at Petra was lost for centuries and only rediscovered in 1812. A visit here will be one of the highlights of the holiday and we have two nights nearby to ensure that we have plenty of time to explore this iconic site. Carved into the rose-red sandstone and hidden in a range of hills, the city and the vast facades of Petra’s magnificent palaces and temples are only accessible through a narrow and winding chasm. Petra is also an excellent place for birds and home to two very localised specialities, the beautiful Sinai Rosefinch and Desert Owl (formerly Hume’s Tawny Owl).

Next, we travel southwards to the town of Aqaba, Jordan’s port at the head of the Red Sea, stopping en route at the dramatic valley of Wadi Rum for a night, where we will camp in traditional Bedouin style. Here, a variety of migrants make their landfall from the south and we will search for unusual seabirds such as White-eyed Gull and Brown Booby. Whilst a visit to the local sewage works may not be on most tourists’ itinerary, it is a must for visiting birders and is likely to be one of the most productive birdwatching sites on the whole trip! After three nights in Aqaba, we return to Amman for a final night in the city before returning to the airport for our flight home.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Amman, transfer Madaba
Days
2 - 3
Excursions from Madaba
Days
4 - 5
Azraq
Days
6 - 7
Wadi Dana
Days
8 - 9
Petra
Day
10
Wadi Rum
Days
11 - 13
Aqaba
Day
14
Amman
Day
15
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All meals in Jordan are included in the price.

Accommodation

Comfortable tourist hotels with private facilities, apart from nights at Wadi Dana and Wadi Rum where we camp.

Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£4,195

Land Only

£3,795

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2028

Flight Inclusive

£4,295

Land Only

£3,895

Single Supplement

£845

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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