Jordan · Middle East, Gulf & North Africa
Petra
The rose-red city carved from stone
Live destinationIn the Middle East, Gulf & North Africa journey
The rose-red city carved from stone. Below, everything you need here — grouped by the Wells that matter, with vetted providers and straight pricing.
Stay-Well
Where you rest
Angama Mara
★ PrimeClifftop tented suites with sweeping Mara views
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Governors' Camp
★ PrimeFront-row tents on the Mara River
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Mahali Mzuri
★ PrimeSir Richard Branson's tented camp
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Sarova Mara Game Camp
VettedReliable comfort in the heart of the reserve
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Activities-Well
What excites you
Mara Hot-Air Balloon
★ PrimeSunrise flight + champagne breakfast
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Maasai Village Cultural Visit
★ PrimeMeet the community, respectfully
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Big Cat Tracking Experience
VettedWith a resident researcher
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Walking Safari — Olare Motorogi
VettedOn foot with armed rangers
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Eat-Well
What you savor
Bush Dinner by Angama
★ PrimeCandlelit dining on the plains
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Emakoko Restaurant
VettedFarm-to-table at the park gate
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Talisman, Nairobi
VettedA Karen institution before you fly out
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Carnivore Nairobi
VettedThe famous beast-of-a-feast
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Move-Well
Getting around
Mara Land Cruiser Safaris
★ PrimePrivate 4×4 with expert guide
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Abercrombie & Kent Transfers
★ PrimeSeamless private transfers
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Scenic Air Transfers
VettedFly between camps
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Nairobi Executive Cars
VettedAirport & city transfers
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Don't-miss jewels
Petra by Night by candlelightEssential
the Siq lit by 1,500 candles to the Treasury — separate ticket, capacity-limited
A Nabataean archaeology day with a licensed guideEssential
the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Colonnaded Street, and the water-engineering story most visitors miss
The climb to the Monastery (Ad-Deir)Essential
~800 rock-cut steps to Petra's largest monument, above the crowds
A luxury Petra-adjacent lodge + private-guide daysUltra
Good to know
What is Petra?
A 2,000-year-old Nabataean city carved into rose-red sandstone - the Siq gorge, the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), the Monastery, and Petra by Night by candlelight. UNESCO World Heritage since 1985 and one of the New7Wonders of the World. · new7wonders.com
When is the best time to visit Petra?
March-April and October-November - clear light on the sandstone and comfortable days. Summer reaches about 40C (tour early morning); winter is cold with rain and occasional snow. · responsibletravel.com
What does the Jordan Pass cover?
It bundles Petra entry (1-3 days by tier), 40+ sites including Wadi Rum entry and Jerash, and waives the tourist-visa fee if you stay at least 3 nights. Buy it online before arrival. It does not cover Petra by Night, jeep tours or overnight camps - those are separate bookings. · jordanpass.org
