‘Desert’ Articles at The ESSENTIAL guide to Israel

Desert Tours

If you dream of exploring the magnificent wilderness of the Negev and Judean deserts with guides who know what they're talking about and who can show you the re... Read More...

Judean Desert Jeep Tour

If swimming in natural desert springs and discovering and exploring hidden desert monasteries is something that grabs your fancy, our Judean Desert Jeep tour is... Read More...

Desert Culture Jeep Tour

If exploring the real desert is on your agenda, this Desert Culture Jeep Tour is perhaps the ultimate way to get a taste of life in the desert! Expect to disco... Read More...

Spring in the desert: the amazing Darom Adom Festival!

UPDATED for 2018! Every spring, the Negev desert wows and amazes with a bloom of anemones (known as kalanyot in Hebrew) that truly will take your breath away. ... Read More...

Shkedi’s Camplodge: a true desert wonder!

If you're looking for a desert hideaway, a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city, head to Shkedi's Camplodge at the southern end of the D... Read More...

The Desert Shade Eco-Lodge: the perfect spot for an eco-friendly desert adventure!

If you're in need of some desert fun, but have a hankering for some eco-friendliness, head to the Desert Shade Eco Lodge in Mitzpe Ramon! We stayed there for... Read More...

Desert Days Ecolodge in the Negev

If you're looking for something a little bit special, and just that little bit different, head for Desert Days Ecolodge in the heart of the Negev Desert. Loc... Read More...

Desert Hikes

If you love the great outdoors and want to be completely wowed, then take one of these awe-inspiring desert hikes! Customize it to your taste and limits, but ex... Read More...

Desert Stargazing

If you're looking for the perfect stargazing tour in Israel, the desert - and in particular, the amazing hot springs at the Dead Sea - is the ultimate spot! We... Read More...

The Zorba the Buddha festival: five days of music, workshops and meditation in the desert!

Those of you looking to connect with your soul, the spiritually awakening desert, and hey, even some funky Israeli music, should definitely be heading to the Zo... Read More...

Our guide to Midburn: the Israeli version of Burning Man!

Ein Avdat: a true desert hiking gem!

Located in an amazing canyon in the Negev desert, the Ein Avdat National Park is the cool, largely unknown sanctuary where the stunning Ein Avdat spring flows..... Read More...