If you have never roamed in the Israeli deserts, it is high time this day arrives! We have listed 5 activities not to miss in the deserts of Arad and Negev!
How to miss a meeting with the Bedouins of Arad?! They will make you enjoy the treasures of their region with camels and you will discover a large part of their culture … Or, how about surfing the Negev dunes after a short jeep tour?
Roaming in the Israeli desert is also meeting its fauna and flora, in particular if you visit the Hai-Bar Reserve where, just like in a safari, you will be in contact with its wildlife! Take night walks for a unique astronomical discovery and observe the nocturnal animals of the desert…
If you feel like doing it, go to the crater of Ramon, where many attractions await you! Too good to be true? Once on the site you will get to see it by yourself! You will not be disappointed!
Kfar Hanokdim: Discovering Bedouins
If you never came across a tribe of the desert, you may do it now! Kfar Hanokdim is a “Bedouin hostel” in the middle of the Arad desert, where its villagers come and show their culture and even make you participate in some of their customs! If you had never slept in a tent in the middle of the Desert, Kfar Hanokdim is the perfect place for this first experience!
Feel free to trust them and discover crystalline canyons on camelbacks! On your return, you will be welcomed by a hot tea served with a typical dish of the Bedouin culture! This is the first of 5 activities not to miss in the deserts of Arad and Negev!
Beyond these active experiences, they will share with you their history and explain their role in the Israeli society, as well as the role they played in the country’s war of independence and what was the impact of the establishment of borders in the region to their life! Very interesting, fun and suitable for all ages! Obviously, this small village is only a few kilometers from the famous cliff of Masada…
Hai-Bar Yotvata: An amazing game reserve
To get to Hai-Bar is to understand that you are getting to a completely innovative natural reserve! The site which is over 12 square km is divided into three specific areas: the herbivorous’, the carnivorous’ and the nocturnal animals’! We may say this is a special safari, where animals are almost the same as those found at the time of the Old Testament in this region! The purpose of this reserve is to treat and reproduce endangered species in the region for whatever reason they are endangered.
You can find there leopards, caracals, hyenas, owls, gazelles, Arabian wolves and many more! Very nice and well explained by the reserve’s managers! All this in less than 30 minutes from Eilat!
>>> Also read: “Six unmissable places to discover in the Judean Desert“
Surf on the dunes
Yes, that’s it! It’s all about surfing on sand dunes, you are not dreaming! If you have ever crossed the Judean Desert and the beginning of the Negev Desert, it is hard to imagine you can surf on rock dunes! And yet, in the heart of the Negev it is possible to find huge dunes of fine and warm sand from the Sahara!
With a guide, go for it in a Jeep and enjoy sliding on these amazing dunes! Besides, you can discover hidden treasures tracing the footsteps of the first men in the region! These are deep feelings and a brand-new experience in the country that are offered to you! This activity is possible with children over 2 years 🙂 Perfect for those who are timid and have always dreamt of skiing or surfing!
Night walks in the desert
Come on take your courage in your hands, a backpack, a good jacket, a flashlight and a good camera and GO! Let’s go for a night discovery of the desert!
With your guide, you can orient yourself with the stars, discover the tales and legends of the region and see a place teeming with life and yet so silent … If you play a musical instrument, it’s time to get it around a campfire with all your team! In short, you may have unique and deep memories from this experience!
The Makhtesh Ramon: a crater to visit by Jeep!
The Makhtesh Ramon, just like the 4 other craters in the country, is a special type of crater only found in Israel! Neither formed by a meteorite, nor by a volcanic eruption … its geological formation is unique in the world.
The place is today largely exploited for our greatest pleasure: visit by jeep, climbing, bathing in natural sources, facade filled with huge fossils of prehistoric animals, wall of “bricks” shaped by the winds of the desert, oasis, wild animals, desert inn for the bravest and many other attractions! If you’re looking for thrills, you’re in the right place!
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