For some time now, I’ve been searching for a unique accommodation spot in Jordan. What a delightful surprise when I came across an advertisement on Instagram for wooden cabins located in Jerash, at a campsite called Ranger Camp.
The photos were stunning, unlike anything I had seen before! I have always saved pictures of these cabins online for my future trips, so you can imagine my joy when I discovered that these cabins are only an hour away from Amman!
As with all my trips this year, everything was arranged last minute, and the bags were packed and ready for the journey. In this blog, I’ll tell you more about Ranger Camp, the nature of the cabins, the food, and the activities you can do there.
Place Name: Ranger Camp
Location: Jerash
Cost per night: 80 dinars for two people (then 25 dinars for each additional person)
What does the cost include? Accommodation in wooden cabins, dinner, breakfast, a hike with a specialized guide, plus water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
Day One:
We arrived at Ranger Camp, which is about a 45-minute drive from Amman, ready to disconnect from the world and enjoy a weekend getaway away from the noise of the city and the fast-paced life of the capital.
I must mention that electricity is only available for 5 hours in the campsite (from 7 PM to 12 AM), so this is the perfect opportunity to bring along that book you’ve been wanting to read for months, that drawing you haven’t had the time to finish, or that game you love to play with your friends.
As soon as we arrived, the camp staff welcomed us, showed us all the facilities, and took us to the cabin to drop off our belongings.
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The Cabins Are Amazing!
Ranger Camp features treehouses, 8 wooden cabins, 2 stone houses, and 23 tents. We were a group of five, so we rented the largest cabin, which accommodates up to 7 people, called the Rangers Cabin.
The design of the cabin is modern and beautiful, with all-new and comfortable furnishings, a TV, a mini-fridge, and an electric kettle.
But the best part of the cabin is the wooden balcony overlooking the serene Jerash forests. Imagine sitting on the balcony, sipping tea or coffee, with the cool mountain breeze surrounding you. The world is quiet, and you can only hear the rustling of the trees and perhaps the soft music coming from your phone. Isn’t that dreamy?
After enjoying some time in the cabin, it was time for the hike with the camp’s guide. This activity is optional, but I highly recommend it. You’ll walk through the forest, learn about the types of trees and fruits in the area, and explore the breathtaking landscapes of Ajloun and Jerash!
After the walk, it was time for dinner. The nice thing about Ranger Camp is that the meal times are very flexible—you choose when to have breakfast and dinner, and the food is delivered to your room! Dinner included grilled shish tawook and kofta, with two types of salads, hummus, French fries, and cold drinks.
After dinner, we sat around the fire, played games with the camp staff, and listened to stories about how the idea for the camp started. At the end of the evening, we enjoyed some boiled mint tea cooked over the fire and then headed back to our cabins after a lovely day.
Let me emphasize again that there’s no electricity after midnight, except for a small light in the room, so anyone wanting to charge their phone should bring a portable charger or charge it before midnight.
After that, we played board games in the cabin until 2 AM using the light from our phones!
Day Two:
On the second day, we woke up leisurely at around 10 AM and requested some boiling water to make coffee in the cabin. As I mentioned at the beginning of the blog, hot drinks, water, and soft drinks (with meals) are all complimentary. We made the best coffee and enjoyed it on the balcony. The morning’s tranquility, the sound of trees, the chirping of birds, and the aroma of coffee provided a refreshing start to the day before returning to our regular routines.
It was time for breakfast! The breakfast was very special, made from local products and included fried eggs, olive oil and thyme, local labneh, white cheese, yogurt, homemade butter, sweet tahini, and fresh taboon bread! The food was delicious, of course, with a great view—check out the picture!
After breakfast, everyone decided to do their own thing. Some went for another hike, some played cards, while others settled down to read a book…
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience, but what I loved most about the camp was how life slows down and becomes calmer when surrounded by beautiful trees and kind people.
I highly recommend this lovely experience to nature lovers or anyone seeking peace and relaxation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support domestic tourism; remember, it’s open this season, even during the total lockdown every Friday and Saturday!
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Article updated on 22 October 2024
