Azraq Wetlands Reserve

What a wonderful surprising gem. Beautiful nature, peaceful and respectful environment, and knowledgeable staff.

I did not expect to find such a place in the middle of the desert. We visited in autumn and even at that time of year there was still water. Our guide, Anwar, was very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and local species.

The wetlands reserve is definitely worth a visit. Navigating the tail was easy and safe. The trail is mostly flat, with a few steps and areas with uneven ground. The boardwalks through the water were well maintained. The paths showed animal and vehicle tracks, and looked like they may get muddy when the water levels are higher. The displays inside the entrance centre were very nicely done. Our visit was very informative, and I left with a much better understanding of Jordan's nature and water systems.

Suitable for younger children as long as they're up for a the walk. There is an outdoor jungle gym play area inside the reserve, near the entrance centre.

Tip: plan your visit for the morning rather than the afternoon, in order to improve your chances of seeing more birds and possibly water buffalo.

Azraq Wetlands Reserve
Azraq / Jordan

One of my favourite places to visit during the period of February to April... When the birds from around the world come, stay, breed and relax during its trip to the hot lands..
Also, alot of rare fish is found there especially the Sirhany Kind which can't live anywhere else 8n the world except there.

Highly recommend for parents with kids where a family atmosphere

We had an excellent family experience at the reserve! Our guide Ja'far, was thoughtful and patient as he offered great information and entertained our curious questions. We opted for the 3km buffalo hike. Saw more than 12 types of birds, no buffalos, but that didn't take away from our experience. We had missed the peak migration season but we absolutely loved getting to spot the birds we did. Definitely worth a second visit! There's a nice playground and a small informative exhibition that plots the deterioration of the beautiful wetland over several decades. Definitely get your professional zoom lens (the ones here are my phone ones) and if you have one get a fancy binocular. I had to juggle between Merlin, binocular and camera! Instead open to just pause and view the majestic animals from the birdhide.

super nice view and kind staff! Love it a lot!

Beautiful place to visit with the family. Enjoyed the desert oasis that has a well maintained 1km boardwalk track that takes you through and over the oasis ponds and by the 1,300 year old Ummayad built water conveyor wall. Unique example of a diverse water rich ecosystem that exists in the middle of a very dry desert.

You won't see any fireworks and have to be very lucky to see one of the more "interesting" birds, but it's an important place and you can see the influence human intervention has had in this beautiful place

Very nice place

You can take a good photo there

There's two way to go through in the reserve , the short and the long one

We tried the shot one and we had fun there to watch the wild animals.

We had a chance to see the cows, but they was far away.

A beautiful place, an amazing nature.
If you want to enjoy the hidden beautiful nature of Jordan you have to visit this place.
The staff are really nice, professional and very friendly.
They showed us the whole place! They offered us water and took care of us the whole time!
I’d definitely visit this place again.
The entry fees are not expensive at all.
Beautiful place to visit with your family, friends and your significant other!
I totally recommend this place.
God bless Jordan, Jordan First! 🇯🇴♥

Amazing landscape of wetlands, the best season to visit the reserve is from April onwards to see green landscapes with amazing lakes, besides the big variety of birds during the migration season
Really recommend for families day hike (the have two trails)
One is 1 km self guided trail
And one is 3 km with a local guide

Improved since the last time we went, not only did it seem cleaner, and even nicer, I also managed to photograph species I had wanted to for a while. Nice, quiet, and filled with wildlife, I would have to rate this reserve 5 stars. Here's some photos of what to expect to see during the late summer/early fall months

An amazing place full of wonders! We enjoyed the guided tour so much. The guide was a great man with a lot of knowledge, it was very entertaining and informative. Definitely recommend.
It was so hot and it’s only march so I think it’s a perfect winter distination for me.

Recommended for family trips, where you have two types of trails (short and long distance).
You can bring your food eith you and enjoy spending your time in the rest area.
You can enjoy the natural beauty, and take amazing photos. Observing the Sarhan fish, and the immigration of birds ((I think the best time to see birds is on April and November))

The charming beautiful nature shows you the heaven on earth.. local ppl are nice, there are some good restaurants at the Main Street before u enter the reserve.. eat well before you start your hike and bring ur water.. the guides are amazing! Don’t miss that place.

Easy to find, fun drive 70 minutes away from Amman.
Make sure to have water and snacks for the kids, i wish there was a decent restaurant and proper care for such beautiful place.
Staff at reception are amazingly nice and helpful.

What a wonderful surprise: a wetland in the middle of the desert. The trails are well marked with signs to help you understand what you are looking at.
The best part was observing the birds. There are observation buildings that allow you to watch the birds comfortably while not being seen. The receptionist advised that April and September- October are the best times to see the birds migrating between Africa and Europe.

Very interesting natural place, you can relax there and to do a perfect photography! The wild life of birds is impressive! The staff of RSCN are very educated and nice! Jordan needs more places such as Azraq Wetland reserve!

An interesting place, especially considering its importance for migrating birds. The gentleman at the reception was very kind and explained everything in detail. The short trail is 1km and the long one is 3.5km. The long trail is for a minimum of 3 people and it includes a guide. This is 9jd per person. The short one is 6jd and without a guide. This is for residents. For non-residents your pay a few extra jd. It's a shame the place is now 12% of its original size and they have to pump water into the reserve to keep it alive.

The day was yellowish-brownish from the sand in the air and nobody but me visited the reserve. The ancient oasis used to be rich in water, however, today the springs are used as a source of water supplies for Amman, so the water levels keep dropping leaving mudflats and marshland. Still, it is an amazing place for bird-watching since many species of migrating birds use it as their stopover or winter breeding shelter. The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) has built watch-posts as well as a visitor center with audiovisual production telling the story of the oasis and modern threats to its existence. If you are a bird lover, do not forget to pay a visit when you visit Jordan; it's less than an hour drive from Amman.

Beautiful! Kinda far from Amman, but super peaceful and quiet. Not many people, so we got to enjoy walking around the wetlands.

This is a wonderfully peaceful place worth a day trip from Amman.