Book Cheap Flights to Jordan

Jordan is the ideal place to visit to get an impression of the Middle East. With its ancient tradition of welcoming visitors, you have the guarantee of experiencing a wonderful holiday in this exotic nation.

This Middle Eastern country boasts a rich history, with its top historic site, the ancient capital of the Nabatean Kingdom: Petra. This magnificent archaeological site sits in Jordan’s southwest desert. It is accessed by a narrow canyon known as Al Siq, and includes tombs and temples carved into sandstone cliffs, which are pink (thereby earning this old city its nickname: “Rose City”). The most iconic structure of the city is Al Khazneh, a huge temple that features a Greek-style façade.

The capital, Amman, includes more of Jordan’s history with the Roman Theatre, a massive structure that is home to a number of museums as well as the Roman Nymphaeum. Discover more of the city’s story with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum. Amman offers more than history, with its modern atmosphere, characterised by luscious residential districts, charming cafés, casual bars, as well as contemporary shopping centres and art galleries.

For a taste of the Red Sea, spend some time in the more relaxed Aqaba. The only port city in Jordan, you’ll be charmed by its small-town atmosphere. This destination is primarily known for its popular beach resorts which offer superb conditions for windsurfing and other water sports. Aqaba furthermore offers the opportunity for snorkelling and diving, with famous dive sites like Yamanieh coral reef in Aqaba Marine Park. The city is also home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort and the Aqaba Archaeological Museum.

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South African passport holders can obtain a free visa on arrival in Jordan, but it would be best to obtain this visa in advance to save time when arriving. Make sure that your passport will be valid for six months after your departure date from Jordan, and that it has two blank pages available for entry stamps. For more information, contact the Embassy of Jordan in Pretoria (phone: + 27 12 346 8615).

The South African Embassy is in the capital, Amman.

Address: 5 Bashir Al Shuraiqy Street, North-West Abdoun, Amman

Phone: 962 6 592 1194 / + 962 6 593 4364

Fax: + 962 6 592 0080 / + 962 6 593 4239

Check with a doctor about receiving all the routine vaccinations before you depart for Jordan. Additionally, you may need to guard against diseases such as hepatitis A (spread through contaminated food and water), hepatitis B (spread through sexual contact, contaminated needles and blood products) and rabies (spread through the bites of dogs, bats and other mammals).

Jordan enjoys a high level of safety, especially with the army control areas close to the borders shared with Iraq, Syria and Israel/Palestine. If you visit any of these areas, it would be best to have your passport on you.

Take note that while Jordan is a more liberal country than most of its fellow Arab nations, Islam is the dominant religion, and you will be expected to respect their rules and customs. Make sure to wear modest clothing, especially when visiting religious sites. Refrain from showing any displays of affection in public. For LGBT travellers, the best place to visit would be the capital, Amman, especially the areas around Rainbow Street.