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Eshkol National Park – HaBsor Park

Eshkol National Park is a green area on the banks of the Besor Stream. In the heart of the loess plains of the Western Negev rises a luxuriant spring surrounded by expansive grasslands and thousands of shade trees.

Makhtesh Ramon Visitors Center

The Visitors Center offers an experience combining the life story of the Israeli astronaut, Col. Ilan Ramon, while enabling visitors to become familiar with the largest makhtesh in the world and its unique natural phenomena.

Ben-Gurion’s Tomb National Park

The final resting place of Israel’s first prime minister and his wife, in a desert garden

Tel Beer Sheva National Park

Tel Be'er Sheva, the area in which the forefathers of the Jewish nation (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob) lived and worked, is an important biblical tel - one of three from the days of the Bible that UNESCO has included in its list of world heritage sites.

Mamshit National Park

Mamshit National Park contains the remains of a Nabatean city from Roman and Byzantine times, and presents Nabatean architecture in all its glory, against the desert backdrop of the northern Negev hills

Shivta National Park

Shivta National Park showcases the impressive remains of a Byzantine city that existed in the heart of a desert area with no natural water sources whatsoever. The splendid churches, streets, and homes are astonishing even today.

En Gedi Nature Reserve

Tucked amidst the rugged terrains of the Judean Desert, overlooking the serene Dead Sea, En Gedi Nature Reserve invites explorers from every corner to embrace the wonders of nature. Once a refuge for King David, today's En Gedi is a symphony of cascading waterfalls, lush greenery, and diverse wildlife. Whether you're an avid hiker, a wildlife enthusiast, or someone seeking solace in nature, En Gedi offers an unparalleled desert adventure.

Important Update:

Please Note:

• Visits to the David Stream and the Arugot Stream trails must be reserved separately.
• The entry ticket to each of these areas is good for same-day entry to all three of the other areas.
• No reservation is necessary to visit the En Gedi Antiquities site. If you choose to visit only the antiquities site, purchase your ticket at that entrance for that area only.

Wadi Prat Nature Reserve – En Prat

En Prat is a spring of gushing water, rising in a spectacularly beautiful desert canyon. In addition to the flowing stream and natural pools.

Prat Stream Nature Reserve – En Mabo‘a

En Mabo‘a is a rhythmic spring in the midst of the Wadi Qelt cliffs. It is the middle spring of the three large springs that emerge between En Prat upstream and En Qelt downstream. The spring “beats” rhythmically, and between one “beat” and another, it is dry.

Herodium Park

Elevate Your Adventure, Uncover the Past Perched atop a unique man-made hill, Herodium Park is not just a historical site; it's a thrilling climb to the pinnacle of ancient innovation. Created by the visionary King Herod, this architectural marvel combines a royal fortress with a lavish palace, offering a panoramic view into the past. It's a place where history isn't just seen—it's felt.