Shaumari Wildlife Reserve — Attraction in Zarqa

We took the safari and we enjoyed the experience. The driver and guide was very knowledgeable not only of the fauna but also the flora. We stopped a few times to see up close some of the local shrubs learning about their features and properties. We saw a good number of Oryxes roaming free. What a memorable thing to see these splendid creatures in their original ancestral habitat!

The Shaumari Wildlife Reserve Visitor Center does a very good job introducing the geology, flora and fauna of the region of Jordan's Eastern Badia to the visitor. Information signs complete with diagrams and maps allow one to learn loads in a very friendly way. Signs are in English and Arabic.

For those with an eye for history and archaeology, there are two cases that contain carved basalt blocks one with a floral representation of a palm tree and a the other with the mythological creature of Pegasus. They come from the Umayyad Period reservoir located in the other RSCN Reserve of Azraq. Most other carved slabs are exhibited in one of the rooms of the Azraq Castle.

Next to the Visitor Center there is a children's playground for the little ones complete with good shade, slides, swings and see-saws. There's even a sun dial...

My experience at Shawmari Reserve was magnificent, the place is really one of a kind and cool to visit with a group of friends or with family.

The staff at the reserve were really nice especially our tour guide Ammen ( امين الشومري), his enthusiasm and energy alone about the reserve made the trip even better.

We were a group of friends ( 3 people ), took the long trail bike trip around 14 km and throughout the trip saw some rare animals with the binoculars that they gave us that only exists in the reverse, we really enjoyed the nature and wildlife there.

The only downside was we had to pay for 5 people and we were 3 because the minimum group to ride the bike is 5 people so we ended up paying 40 JD as a total(as Jordanins), plus we really wished that the bikes were a bit more better shape so that in long rides we are more comfortable to drive around in that narrow road.

Thanks again Ammen and to all the great staff there in...

Shumari Wildlife Reserve is a wonderful place for nature and wildlife lovers located in eastern Jordan. Established in 1975 by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, it is Jordan’s first natural reserve. Covering about 22 square kilometers, the reserve features diverse landscapes, including desert valleys and basalt-covered plains.

Shumari is home to many rare and endangered animals, such as the Arabian oryx, which was successfully reintroduced here after disappearing from the wild in Jordan. You can also find various species of gazelles, ostriches, wild donkeys, and over 190 plant species, making it a perfect spot for wildlife watching and photography.

Visitors can enjoy “oryx safaris” to see animals in their natural habitat and learn about the unique biodiversity at the visitor center. The reserve is open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, offering a peaceful and educational experience surrounded by beautiful...