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Two spectacular waterfalls, each of over 80 meters high
constitute the outstanding features of Wadi Himara.
Remember that 80 meters is about the height of a 25
storey building! The new road from Hammamet Ma'in to
the Dead Sea crosses this Wadi fairly high up and now
provides good access while omitting the rather dull
beginning. The wadi is some 5kms long and will need
about 6 hours. It can be walked without the abseiling,
but you lose the most exciting part!
Wadi Himara is a wonderful canyon for people who enjoy
abseiling and exciting water canyons. You begin with two
small waterfalls (each about 15 meters) and after the
first big waterfall (about 80 meters), you have a narrow
canyon which needs about 30 minutes. Two more "small"
abseils and an enjoyable water slide bring you to the
"big one". This second huge waterfall has a wonderful
approach between two tall reddish sandstone pillars,
each 50 meters high. A most spectacular gateway to the
highest waterfall in Jordan!
From here a very narrow gorge brings you to the Dead
Sea, where you should have arranged transport to pick
you up
The arrival point is close to the village of Safi, where
you should ask your transport to wait for you alongside
an aqueduct.
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