Ammiq village is located in West Bekaa, 57 km away from Beirut capital.
Ammiq Wetlands is the largest remaining freshwater reserve in Lebanon. It is Lebanon’s most biodiversity-rich site and the best place to see wild birds ???? buffalos ???? Designated as a Ramsar site, an Important Bird Area and part of the UNESCO “Man & Biosphere” reserve of the Shouf mountain.
Our hike will start from the oak and pine forest of Ammiq, under Barouk natural reserve, reaching Tallit El Sa3louk from where we can admire a magnificent view of Ammiq wetlands and the colourful Bekaa valley. Then we will continue down the hill to the Ammiq wetlands, then walk in the middle of the Wetlands; beautiful sceneries await you where you can take marvellous pics and enjoy this peaceful place while
watching the wild birds crossing the area and resting on the freshwater of Ammiq.
*MEETING PLACE: Wooden bakery Hazmieh highway
*DATE and TIME: Sunday 8 May at 9:30 sharp
LEVEL: Moderate
Length: 7km
Don’t forget your, hat, backpack, water bottle of 1-litre min, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, meal (dry fruits, energy bars, and sandwich), ID card, and insurance card.
Keep hiking
FEES: 250000LL
Reserve entrance: 30.000 LL
(Private group is a different price it depends on the number )
TRANSPORTATION: with your own car
For reservations call Maria Daaboul: 03/250860
Lunch will be at Domaine des chouchènes and we will do trail also in domaines with a guide
