Negev Israel

The desert region of Negev Israel is often overlooked by travelers, but offers visitors a variety of treasures from breathtaking landscapes to ancient ruins that are well worth exploring.

Tel Be’er Sheva
Tel Be’er Sheva is the site of the biblical town of Beersheba where the ancient ruins are preserved in Tel Be’er Sheva National Park. Tel Be’er Sheva was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2007 and is near the Hatzerim Air Force Base that hosts the Israeli Air Force Museum. 

Ramon Crater
One of Negev Israel Desert’s most famous geological features is Ramon Crater. Often thought to be the result of a meteor impact, Ramon Crater is actually the largest makhtesh, a type of geological formation, in the world and is Israel’s largest national park.

Kibbutz Sde Boker
The mountainside community of Kibbutz Sde Boker in the Northern Negev Mountains was built in 1952. Kibbutz Sde Boker was the vision of Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben Gurion, who lived there until his death. Gurion’s hut is now preserved as a museum dedicated to his life.

Hiking
Hiking trails traverse the expansive landscape of the Negev desert, offering a paradise for both novice and expert hikers just waiting to be explored. Ein Avdat is home to a dazzling canyon with deep pools and waterfalls and all trails are color-coded to prevent hikers from getting lost.

Wine Tasting
The wine makers of the Negev region have successfully implemented drip-irrigation techniques since the 1990s to produce lush and flourishing vineyards. This is a marvel of engineering, considering Negev receives less than four inches of rain annually.

Visit the Bedouins 
The Bedouins are a nomadic people that inhabit Negev Israel Desert Region and offer visitors a taste their traditional lifestyle. Their hospitality includes offering visitors camel rides and experiencing traditional cuisine and overnight accommodations in colorful, blanket-filled tents.