What to do and see in Sde Boker, Israel: The Best Places and Tips

A cultivated desert garden where the graves of the former Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and his wife Paula sit at the edge of a steep cliff overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Zin Canyon and the Avdat highlands. The paths leading to the graves pass through a cultivated garden with indigenous plant life that thrives in the arid climate and saline conditions of the desert. Ben Gurion’s hut on Kibbutz Sde Boker has been preserved as it was on the day that he died, and it is open to visitors who wish to learn more about him. The national park has a picnic area, gift shop, hiking and camping equipment, an information center and cafeteria. The park is accessible to people with disabilities and is open throughout the day.

We do jeep tours around the Negev desert with a lot of fun and knowledge about wildlife, Geology and Archeologhy. It is great for small or big group. ...Our tours The valley of hidden Fountains A refreshment tour into the depth of the desert At the heart of the Zin valley a waterfall, a deep pool and an oasis are hidden, attracting animals and people for ages.Not far away, we can find a secret and ancient system of water storage and concealment. Let us refresh, dip in the natural pool and discover the wisdom of water in the desert together. & Lost kingdoms Secrets of anciets nomads Will start our trip at the upper part of the Zin Valley to get a glimpse into the hidden and secret world of the Nabateans kingdom. For instance, how they managed to collect and hide water, or grow vineyards in ancient times. Then will continue to a beautiful pre-historic rock art site that reveals the spiritual world of the nomadic people of the Negev. In the site we can witness the full transition from hunting scenes to symbols and into the emerging of the first alphabet in the world!! That both modern Hebrew and Latin are derived from. ​ & Night Safari Secrets of ancients nomads The night safari is an exciting, interesting and fun adventure for kids and grownups as well. During the safari will search for wildlife such as wolf, hyena, fox, hare, porcupine, scorpions with a spotlight from the 4WD vehicle. In addition will explore animal borrows and footprints. Furthermore, will indulge ourselves with desert tea-coffee over a warming bonfire under the stars. ​ & Rock Out at the Ramon Crater A tour into the disappearing mountain The Ramon Crater is Israel's most unique site with dramatic landscape and wide open spaces of pure Wilderness. The crater is 40 km long, 2–10 km wide and 500 meters deep – a spectacular geological jewel. It also includes signs of prehistoric man that lived throughout the region. These include ancient dwellings, graves, water systems and old trade routes. Furthermore, The Ramon nature reserve which includes the crater and the Negev highlands is the largest protected area in Israel, thus an excellent place to observe the diverse Negev wildlife. During the tour we will explore the most interesting attractions of the crater such as colorful rocks, exciting geological formations, medicine herb plants, animal foot prints and many more unique activities. ​ & Riddles from Mount Sinai A refreshment tour into the depth of the desert The journey to Mount Karkom and the burning bush phenomena is one of the most interesting jeep tours, especially in light of the question weather this is the biblical Mount Sinai? This is a new destination for travelers and Christian pilgrims, and one of our exiting guiding towards the cradle of modern religions.

Hannah and Eyal Izrael are the founders of Carmey Avdat - one of the farms established on the Wine Route in the Negev near Sde Boker in the heart of the Negev Highlands. The farm is located on the remains of a 1500-year old agricultural settlement on the path of the ancient Spice Route.An Alternative Idea in Israel LodgingOur concept of Israel lodging and the design and style of our guest cabins were inspired by our travels in the Deserts of the Negev, the Sinai, Maroco, Jorden and Australia. Guests at Carmey Avdat enjoy a unique, relaxing experience while lodging in Israel. Our six luxurious secluded cabins are situated against a backdrop of a breathtaking desert landscape. Our Lodging Inspired by NatureLodging in Israel at Carmey Avdat offers guests an opportunity to experience the beauty, tranquility and serenity of the Negev desert. Our cabins are built and designed with the theme of the desert and its Panorama in mind. Each of our cabins is uniquely designed with simplicity and elegance, and special features such as cobblestone floors, hewn stone bathtubs, and natural wood reflect the simplicity and tranquility of the desert surroundings.A Serene Pastoral AtmosphereThe guest cabins at Carmey Avdat have no Television sets or DVD players commonly found in Israeli lodging accommodations. Instead, visitors are encouraged to enjoy the serene desert surroundings, bathe in the natural rock pools adjacent to each cabin, and wander through the orchards to pick and sample the fruits that are in season.Our farm with Ecology in MindCarmey Avdat Farm has a biological water purification system for recycling gray water from the cabins. The water is used for irrigating the orchards and vineyards. Each cabin is equipped with containers for waste disposal and recycling.Lodging in Israel in one of the Top Ten AccommodationsThe guest lodging accommodations at Carmey Avdat have been rated among the top ten accommodations for Israel lodging. Tours of the farm, the winery, the metal shop, and the surrounding area are available.Guests have a choice of six different cabins designed for families or couples. All cabins have a stereo system, bathroom facilities, and a fully-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, gas range, toaster oven, utensils, and an espresso machine. A bottle of wine, milk, and fruit are provided on the house. The price includes a full breakfast delivered to the cabin.

In the heart of the desert, on a hilltop above the Tsin Stream watercourse, are the impressive remains of an ancient Nabatean city.

"Petra Tours" provides general tour services, specializing in nature and jeeps tours. Petra Tours activities are focused on the south of the country, mainly in the Negev Desert and the Judean Desert, providing a wide range of services: jeeps tours, hiking tours, themed tours, tours of nature and the Wilderness areas of Israel. Our tours are guided by licensed guides.

The activity takes about 3 hours from the moment you arrive till the moment we bring you safely back to your car. We all get together at 6:00 in the morning and park the private cars in an organized parking lot next to the takeoff spot. After inflating the balloon we take off for about 60 min of a magical flight. At landing point we will open a bottle of Champagne and hand out a golden certificat

Adam Sela is a Wilderness expert who has been organising and leading desert tours since 1991. The company specialises in Negev jeep tours, rappelling, mountain bicycle rides, camping and glamping trips, hiking tours, logistical support for adventures, out door catering and lots more. Our tours are led by experienced local guides who love what they do for a living - let us show you the Negev Desert

First winery in the Negev Heights region since Byzantine times . We prouce small amounts of hand crafted, high quality wines from grapes grown in the region. Kosher