Wadi Dana

River gorgeJordan

CountryJordan

Depth500 m

Length15 km

TypeRiver gorge

About Wadi Dana

A dramatic gorge in the Dana Nature Reserve. Drops 1,500 m from the plateau to the Rift Valley. The most biologically diverse area in Jordan. Hiking through takes a full day. Ancient copper mines dot the canyon.

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