Negev Desert

Pure, magical, and often overlooked, the Negev Desert brings out the best of Israel’s natural beauty in a stark and dazzling setting that you’d only dream of seeing with your very own eyes. The Negev Desert is full of things to explore, whether that’s ancient ruins or majestic landscapes, you won’t be disappointed with your days spent here.

For accommodation, we recommend the luxurious Beresheet Hotel, aptly located on a cliff overlooking the famous Ramon Crater. Spacious, minimalistic rooms with panoramic views, and possibly the best pool view in the world, the Beresheet Hotel is definitely our top choice for where to stay when it comes to the Negev Desert.

However, for an alternative stay we would also recommend a ‘Chavot Bodedim’, or a ‘lonesome farm’, such as The Alpaca Farm or Naot Farm.

Fill your nights out with visits to Negev’s best: Ramona Restaurant for delicious dishes and a view of the Ramon Crater, the Habereh Pub for the best chocolate mousse, and Lara’s Backyard for the most delicious homemade food. During your stay make sure you pay a visit to the Tel Be’er Sheva National Park – preserved ancient ruins with biblical inspiration.

We also suggest you drive through the Yotvata HaiBar Nature Reserve, which is dedicated to breeding and reacclimating animals mentioned in the Bible that have become endangered or locally extinct.

Visitors are able to observe the animals from their car, as well as enjoy an up-close encounter at the reserve’s mini zoo. Additionally, there are dozens of hiking trails, camel rides in the sprawling desert, and Bedouin dinners that you can enjoy, making this desert trip one for the ages.