Feynan Ecolodge, JORDAN

Located at the heart of Wadi Feynan, Feynan Ecolodge is one of its kind in Jordan. Part of the rugged Dana Biosphere Reserve, it was built in 2005 by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature with an aim to use ecotourism to support and sustain the underprivileged Bedouin community living in the lower parts of the reserve. Since 2009, it is being run by a local company called EcoHotels, and has established itself as a gamechanger in the region. Over 80 local families are known to benefit from Feynan Ecolodge in the form of direct employment, development of micro businesses, and through Bedouin cultural experiences. The solar-powered hotel looks and feels like a historical caravanserai, while also offering all modern comforts. From `18,500; ecohotels.me/feynan