Overlanding Africa.com offers budget safaris, Africa overland tours, camping & backpacking advice for Africa. About us or enquire now.

Get the free Overlanding Newsletter!
/images/flickr/Mt Nebo, Jordan/5144789985_l.jpg
/images/flickr/Mt Nebo, Jordan/5145390900_l.jpg
/images/flickr/Mt Nebo, Jordan/5144790053_l.jpg
Previous Next
Use the Overlanding Google Map

Build Your Trip to Africa

Where?

Where do you want to go?

Close
Close Button
When?

Close
Close Button
How Long?

Close
Close Button
Mount Nebo Navigation
About Mount Nebo
About
Airport
Conservation
Culture
Health
Languages
Malaria
Money
People
Phrase
Plants
Religion
Safety Tips
Transport
Travel Books
What To Buy
What To Pack
When To Go
Photo Gallery

About Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo budget travel offers the chance to explore the ancient elevated ridge, which offers stunning panoramic views over the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley, across the holy land to Jerusalem. According to the Old Testament, Mount Nebo is where Moses was buried.

Mount Nebo Budget Travel

Mount Nebo budget travel is very easy with great value for money backpacking tours and fantastic highlights. Below is useful information on Mount Nebo to help you plan your budget holiday in Mount Nebo. We offer a variety of budget tours and backpacking advice in Mount Nebo.

Airports

Mount Nebo airports include the following:
• Queen Alia International Airport - Amman
• Marka International Airport - East Amman

Read more on Airports in Mount Nebo.

Conservation

Conservation in Mount Nebo focuses on preserving the historical sites on the peak, and ensuring that visitors to the site do not damage the ruins, including the amazing ancient mosaics and caves which are popular with visitors.

Read more on conservation in Mount Nebo.

Culture

Mount Nebo culture includes the following aspects:
• Hiking and walking
• Sports is a popular past time, with many Jordanians enjoying watching and playing sports in the nearby towns and cities
• Local cuisine is central to culture in towns close to Mount Nebo and shows diverse influences
• Traditional culture will be evident on the trip to Mount Nebo

Read more on culture in Mount Nebo.

Health

Mount Nebo health info for travellers includes the following:
• The most common health risk is travellers tummy from rich foods or tap water
• Health facilities are advanced in the major cities, but not in rural areas
• Pack a basic first aid kit with medication for upset stomachs, nausea and other minor ailments
• Check with your doctor about any health risks or disease outbreaks that may have occurred recently before leaving for your trip

Read more on health in Mount Nebo.

Languages

Mount Nebo languages include the following:
• Modern Standard Arabic
• Jordanian Levantine
• English
• French
• Spanish
• Armenian
• Circassian
• Chechen
• Turkish
• Serbo-Croatian
• Greek
• Bosnian

Read more on languages in Mount Nebo.

Malaria

While malaria in Mount Nebo is not a risk, there may be a malaria risk within Asia in general. Travellers who are visiting malaria-risk countries before or after travelling to Mount Nebo should consider malaria medication.

Read more on malaria in Mount Nebo.

Money

Mount Nebo money and banking info is as follows:
• Most establishments accept payment in US dollars
• Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops
• Traveller’s cheques are not widely accepted and may not be exchanged even in banks
• Cash machines are found in most supermarkets, banks and other commercial buildings

Read more on money in Mount Nebo.

People

Mount Nebo people include the following ethnic groups:
• Jordanian 93%
• Circassians
• Chechens
• Armenians
• Turks
• Gypsies
• Iraqis
• Palestinians
• Lebanese
• Syrians
• Egyptians
• Kurds

Read more on people in Mount Nebo.

Phrase

Mount Nebo local phrases include the following:
• Hello: Marhaba
• Good morning: S-bahh Al-khair
• Good evening: Masa Al-khair
• Please: Men-fadllaak (m)
• Please: Men-fadllake (f)
• How much: Gha-daish?

Read more on phrase in Mount Nebo.

Plants

Mount Nebo plants are limited in frequency, owing to the arid exposed environment, however the magnificent views allow the visitor to look out over the fertile Jordan Valley and the surrounding arid regions, highlighting the contrast in areas with water supply and those without.

Read more on plants in Mount Nebo.

Religion

Mount Nebo religion includes the following:
• Sunni Muslim 92%
• Christian 7%
• No religion 1%

Read more on religion in Mount Nebo.

Safety Tips

Mount Nebo safety tips include the following:
• There is a high risk of terrorist attacks throughout the Middle East, including Mount Nebo
• Avoid large crowds and demonstrations that may become violent in the surrounding cities and towns
• The situation in Iraq has had an impact on local opinion, as has the violence between the neighbouring Israelis and Palestinians
• Crime is not a huge issue, however petty crime such as bag snatching may occur
• Keep valuables safe and out of sight, especially in the busier cities and during excursions

Read more on safety tips in Mount Nebo.

Transport

Mount Nebo local transport includes the following options:
• Bus
• Taxi
• Car

Read more on transport in Mount Nebo.

Travel Books

Mount Nebo travel books include the following:
• Travels in Syria and the Holy Land by Johan Lewis Burckhardt
• Kingdom of the Film Stars: Journey into Jordan by Annie Caulfield
• Walking the Bible by Bruce Feiler
• A History of the Arab Peoples by Albert Hourani

Read more on travel books in Mount Nebo.

Visa Requirements

Get more information on visas in Jordan

What To Buy

What to buy for holidays in Mount Nebo:
• Spare batteries for torches and camera
• Guide books and Arabic phrase books
• Thick socks for hiking boots
• First aid kit for travel purposes
• Large refillable water bottle, or plenty of bottled water

Read more on what to buy in Mount Nebo.

What To Pack

What to pack for safari in Mount Nebo:
• Sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses
• Headscarves for women, plus long skirts and t-shirts that cover shoulders
• Comfortable walking shoes plus sandals
• Camera with spare batteries and memory card/film
• Guide book and phrase book
• Basic first aid kit

Read more on what to pack in Mount Nebo.

When To Go

The best time to visit Mount Nebo:
• The best time to visit climate-wise is in Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
• April offers warm temperatures and wildflowers are in bloom during this month
• Winter (December-February) can be extremely cold, with snow in some parts
• Summer (June-August) can be unbearably hot, with temperatures near the desert hitting extreme levels

Read more on when to go in Mount Nebo.

 

Recent Feedback

Left quoteI consider every moment of Overlanding Africa's efforts to have surpassed my hopes and expectations. T.J. and Bervin, our crew, were knowledgeable, kind, and genuine. I felt s...Right quote

Diane P from United States

Left quoteThanks much. I'm really tickled I discovered you folks. Again I say: "you rock!". (To shamelessly borrow your company's response, to some of our initial inquiries.)Right quote

John C. (65) from United States

Left quote(East Africa Private Charter Trip) Steve our driver... Wow what an amazing, patient driver!!! We felt very very safe with his driving - and on such difficult roads! I couldn't beli...Right quote

Anne M from South Africa

Left quote(East Africa Private Charter Trip) Moffat our cook was such a kind, nurturing cook! We called him our chef - or "comrade chef"! He had to deal with 2 vegetarians, 1 vegan who didn'...Right quote

Anne M from South Africa

Left quote(East Africa Private Charter Trip) About the crew: These guys were our heroes! First, Kevin our tour leader, was confident, professional, experienced, calm, focused, collaborative...Right quote

Anne M from South Africa

Left quoteWe are back from our trip! *(East Africa Private Charter Trip)* I had to write you and thank you PROFUSELY for all your help in setting up the trip and guiding us on our itinerary....Right quote

Anne M from South Africa

Left quoteI am planning to travel to Africa within the next 2 months and have reading all the complimentary comments. If it is all true I am keen to be pursuaded your way. Please tell me mo...Right quote

Shirley Miller from United Kingdom

Left quoteRe Newsletter: This article certainly got my attention and I have saved much of the content. Just to let you know that you are reaching me and that I am paying attention!!! :)Right quote

Ruth from United States

Left quoteChecked out the Overlanding Africa website the other day - what a fantastic site! Such a shame I didn't find it before I started this trip, has a great design and loads of valuabl...Right quote

Sonya from Australia

Left quoteI will definitely recommend your services!!Right quote

Perrick from France

Left quoteThank you again for making our trip as wonderful as it wasRight quote

Rick C. from United States

Left quoteWe spent 4 nights at the Mandela Rhodes Hotel in Cape Town and I highly recommend it!Right quote

Rick C. from United States

Left quoteThe boys and I had an absolutely fantastic time in South Africa. Your country is so beautiful, the folks there so nice and accommodating and the trip you put together for us was s...Right quote

Rick C. from United States

Left quoteI wanted to go to Africa ever since I can remember and going there last month far exceeded my expectations and then some! Louise was so quick to respond to any query I had and the ...Right quote

Anne B (27) from Ireland

Left quoteThe trip was outstanding. Our two guides Albert and Sydney were superb in every way - interest flora and fauna - amazing organization and as people wonderful to meet. We got to pla...Right quote

Tessa Z from Israel

Left quoteThank you for making my booking so easy and for the advice you gave me about my stay in Jo'burg too, it really made the entire experience so much more enjoyable. I've already recom...Right quote

Tamsin C (21) from United Kingdom

Left quoteI did have a great trip, thank you! I was satisfied with your services on such late notice. You were great and I'm just very pleased that you went the extra mile to get me on this ...Right quote

Rannelle M. (32) from United States

Left quote…yes there is something else! Always I ask you a question I get a prompt and useful answer! This is the way I like it! You make things so much easier for me. Can I invite you for...Right quote

Dr. Michael T. (49) from Germany

Left quote...it was "ABSOLUTELY AMAZING"... from start to end we were taken care of and along the way we made more friends.Right quote

Jaz O (40) from United Kingdom

Left quoteIn regard to the trip, it was "ABSOLUTELY AMAZING", and if wasnt for your exceptional service and last minute request from myself, you got me this perfect adventure at my price and...Right quote

Jaz O (40) from United Kingdom

Go to all feedback
Previous Next