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An experience for a lifetime

Walking the Negev Desert from the heights of the Ramon mountains to the lower Arava valley, part of the Syrian-African Great Rift Valley, the largest fault on earth, and the nearby Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, and crossing the Makhtesh Ramon, the largest geological crater exist, is an experience of a lifetime. The Negev landscape, the Makhtesh, and the Arva valley all result from a collision between Africa and the Euroasia tectonic plates 80-50 million years ago and are still in motion. In the first three days of our hike, we will walk on the Negev highland, in and out but mainly on the edge of the Ramon crater, seeing it from different angles and exploring its unique geological formation. In the last two days, we will cross great dry riverbeds, and if lucky, we will also see desert animals and some waterholes with water from the last desert flood. We will finish this part of the trip on the Arava next to the Jordanian border. We will spend the nights in a wilderness camp that we will set up daily as we progress on our trail. We sleep comfortably, eat well, drink in moderation, and enjoy the company of others around an open fire. Although in remote areas and a sense of solitary in sections, the trail is officially marked and authorized for the general public. Be ready for a medium challenging hike on rocky desert trails, strenuous and rough terrain in parts. Be in good shape and spirit.
Hiking in Makhtesh Ramon
For further information, please get in touch with me or send me a message at +972 544 205072
Plan Details Photo Gallery Negev Hiking Tour Day 1 – At noon, we will leave by a minibus from Tel Aviv to our trailhead in the Negev Desert, about 15km west of the desert town of Mitzpe Ramon. We will Load the heavy bags on the logistic vehicle and walk 0.5km to our wilderness night camp on the Negev highland in the Nitzana riverbed. Day 2 – Today, we have a long day at the upper altitude of the Negev highland. We start the trail with a steep climb and then a moderate ascent to the highest mountain in the Negev desert, Mt. Ramon (1035m). On the way, we will cross one of the only two roads in our entire trip, this time a remote road mainly used by the military. Next, we will walk on the western edge of the Ramon Crater (the unique phenomenon of the Machtesh, which exist only in Israel and the nearby peninsula Sinai). The beautiful and unique breathtaking view of the entire Machtesh will leave you with no words. The Ramon Crater will be the main subject of the following hiking days. A steep descent will bring us to our night wilderness camp at the outside skirt of the Machtesh. Day total: 23km of distance, 625m of climbing, and 592m of descending. Day 3 – Today, we have a shorter hike. We will walk on the outer side of the southern part of the Machtesh, in a remote part of the desert. We will walk a short detour off the trail to see a natural cistern, and If we are lucky, we will see it full of water. A few steep ups and downs will bring us to our night wilderness camp. Day total: 15km of distance, 305m of climbing, and 476m of descending. Day 4 – Today, we continue to walk on the southern wall of the Machtesh. We start the day with a strenuous climb to the top of the cliff. We will have a comprehensive view of the Machtesh, this time from the south, and will see the town of Mitzpe Ramon in the far distance of the north side of the crater. In our descending to the foot of the impressive wall built of huge rocks inclining in almost 90 degrees, a result of earth formation 100 million years ago. The Machtesh Ramon is the only place on earth where you can see layers of rock formation as old as 500 million years back. We will visit the Ammonite wall, when we can see fossils of that sophisticated marine animals as early as 400 million years ago. We will cross the second and the last paved road in our journey, this time a busy highway that connects the town of Mitzpe Ramon with the city of Eilat. We cross the Sothern wall into the crater and end the day in an organized desert camp in the middle of the Machtesh—the only camp on our trail with facilities and showers. Day total: 20.5km of distance, 531m of climbing, and 721m of descending. Day 5 – We will leave the night camp, and after a short walk, we will visit the 2000 years old Nabatean caravansary of Saharonim, a desert lodging on the incense trail from south Arabia, through Petra to the end in the Gaza port on the Mediterranean. We will join the Israeli National Trail, a 1200 km pathway that crosses the country from north to south. We walk through Nekarot Canyon and climb, for the last time, the south wall of the Machtesh. Walking on the cliff's top, we will have deep chasms on both sides. Then, through a series of dry falls, we will leave the crater for the last time and walk to our wilderness night camp. Day total: 20km of distance, 567m of climbing, and 854m of descending. Day 6 – We will start our last day with a steep climb following the same descending altitude. We will walk through low hills and wide-open desert at its best for the rest of the day. We will walk over narrow, deep rock cracks and moon-like surfaces toward the Arava Valley when we finish our 5 days of hiking in a total of 100.2km of distance, 2,530m of climbing, and 3,330m of descending. We will meet our minibus and travel to Tel Aviv through the amazing landscape of the Dead Sea. Day total: 21.4km of distance, 489m of climbing, and 674m of descending.
1,590 All-inclusive without flights
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Walking the Negev Desert from the heights of the Ramon mountains to the lower Arava valley, part of the Syrian-African Great Rift Valley, the largest fault on earth, and the nearby Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, and crossing the Makhtesh Ramon, the largest geological crater exist, is an experience of a lifetime. The Negev landscape, the Makhtesh, and the Arva valley all result from a collision between Africa and the Euroasia tectonic plates 80-50 million years ago and are still in motion. In the first three days of our hike, we will walk on the Negev highland, in and out but mainly on the edge of the Ramon crater, seeing it from different angles and exploring its unique geological formation. In the last two days, we will cross great dry riverbeds, and if lucky, we will also see desert animals and some waterholes with water from the last desert flood. We will finish this part of the trip on the Arava next to the Jordanian border. We will spend the nights in a wilderness camp that we will set up daily as we progress on our trail. We sleep comfortably, eat well, drink in moderation, and enjoy the company of others around an open fire. Although in remote areas and a sense of solitary in sections, the trail is officially marked and authorized for the general public. Be ready for a medium challenging hike on rocky desert trails, strenuous and rough terrain in parts. Be in good shape and spirit.
For further information, please get in touch with me or send me a message at +972 544 205072

An experience for a lifetime

Plan Details Photo Gallery Hiking in Makhtesh Ramon Day 1 – At noon, we will leave by a minibus from Tel Aviv to our trailhead in the Negev Desert, about 15km west of the desert town of Mitzpe Ramon. We will Load the heavy bags on the logistic vehicle and walk 0.5km to our wilderness night camp on the Negev highland in the Nitzana riverbed. Day 2 – Today, we have a long day at the upper altitude of the Negev highland. We start the trail with a steep climb and then a moderate ascent to the highest mountain in the Negev desert, Mt. Ramon (1035m). On the way, we will cross one of the only two roads in our entire trip, this time a remote road mainly used by the military. Next, we will walk on the western edge of the Ramon Crater (the unique phenomenon of the Machtesh, which exist only in Israel and the nearby peninsula Sinai). The beautiful and unique breathtaking view of the entire Machtesh will leave you with no words. The Ramon Crater will be the main subject of the following hiking days. A steep descent will bring us to our night wilderness camp at the outside skirt of the Machtesh. Day total: 23km of distance, 625m of climbing, and 592m of descending. Day 3 – Today, we have a shorter hike. We will walk on the outer side of the southern part of the Machtesh, in a remote part of the desert. We will walk a short detour off the trail to see a natural cistern, and If we are lucky, we will see it full of water. A few steep ups and downs will bring us to our night wilderness camp. Day total: 15km of distance, 305m of climbing, and 476m of descending. Day 4 – Today, we continue to walk on the southern wall of the Machtesh. We start the day with a strenuous climb to the top of the cliff. We will have a comprehensive view of the Machtesh, this time from the south, and will see the town of Mitzpe Ramon in the far distance of the north side of the crater. In our descending to the foot of the impressive wall built of huge rocks inclining in almost 90 degrees, a result of earth formation 100 million years ago. The Machtesh Ramon is the only place on earth where you can see layers of rock formation as old as 500 million years back. We will visit the Ammonite wall, when we can see fossils of that sophisticated marine animals as early as 400 million years ago. We will cross the second and the last paved road in our journey, this time a busy highway that connects the town of Mitzpe Ramon with the city of Eilat. We cross the Sothern wall into the crater and end the day in an organized desert camp in the middle of the Machtesh—the only camp on our trail with facilities and showers. Day total: 20.5km of distance, 531m of climbing, and 721m of descending. Day 5 – We will leave the night camp, and after a short walk, we will visit the 2000 years old Nabatean caravansary of Saharonim, a desert lodging on the incense trail from south Arabia, through Petra to the end in the Gaza port on the Mediterranean. We will join the Israeli National Trail, a 1200 km pathway that crosses the country from north to south. We walk through Nekarot Canyon and climb, for the last time, the south wall of the Machtesh. Walking on the cliff's top, we will have deep chasms on both sides. Then, through a series of dry falls, we will leave the crater for the last time and walk to our wilderness night camp. Day total: 20km of distance, 567m of climbing, and 854m of descending. Day 6 – We will start our last day with a steep climb following the same descending altitude. We will walk through low hills and wide-open desert at its best for the rest of the day. We will walk over narrow, deep rock cracks and moon-like surfaces toward the Arava Valley when we finish our 5 days of hiking in a total of 100.2km of distance, 2,530m of climbing, and 3,330m of descending. We will meet our minibus and travel to Tel Aviv through the amazing landscape of the Dead Sea. Day total: 21.4km of distance, 489m of climbing, and 674m of descending. Negev Hiking Tour
Negev Desert Hiking October 29 - November 03, 2023 Israel
1,590 All-inclusive without flights
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Mail: efi@israeliexperience.com Phone: +972 544 205072
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