Nubian Ibex
The Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a desert-dwelling goat species found in mountainous areas like the Judaean Desert and the Negev. The wild population is estimated at 1,200 individuals. Nubian ibexes stand around 65–75 cm (2.1–2.6 ft) tall at the shoulder and weigh around 50 kg (110 lb). They are a light tan color, with […]
Avdat National Park
Nestled within the heart of the Negev desert, Avdat National Park emerges as a captivating portal to a bygone era—a city that once thrived along the legendary Incense Route. So, as you step into this arid landscape, you embark on a journey that weaves together history, culture, and the enduring resilience of civilizations that left […]
Ben Gurion Desert Home
Ben-Gurion’s desert home was the retirement home of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion from the years 1953 until his death in 1973.
Sde Boker
Sde Boker is a kibbutz in the Negev, about 30 km from Ramon Crater. Known as the residence of David Ben-Gurion in his last years.
Tel Beer Sheva National Park
Tel Beer Sheva National Park is classical biblical tel that showcases what is a biblical town in the time of Abraham and the Iron Age.
Ein Avdat National Park
Not to be confused with Avdat National Park, the archaeological site just down the way, Ein Avdat National Park is a separate national park with its own unique and stunning features. It is almost hard to believe that a place such as Ein Avdat National Park even exists. Ein (meaning “spring”) Avdat features a year-round, […]
Best National Parks in the Negev
Which are the best National Parks in the Negev? So no need to sweat, here is a nice short post about the best places in the Negev Desert
Hiking Ein Avdat
Hiking Ein Avdat is one of my favorite outdoor activities in Israel! Either in the summer or in the winter, exploring this Park is amazing!
Ramon Crater Nature Reserve
So let’s take a peek into the secrets of the desert by visiting Ramon Crater Nature Reserve. The Reserve is renowned for its makhtesh; a geological landform specific to the Negev Desert in Israel and the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. In fact, the Makhtesh in Ramon Crater Nature Reserve is the largest in the world […]
Modern Settling of the Negev Desert
On our way to visit the Negev I’ll tell you all about this new form of settlement called ‘Tower and Stockade’.