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What attractions can be found in the Sde Boker area - Kedma Hotel?Jeep trips during the day to the magical Ein Akeb spring, night safaris in the evening, stargazing, camel riding, trying archery, unique workshops, visiting heritage sites, a tour of the Ben-Gurion Archives, a tour of desert research institutes, sand surfing, wine tasting at a winery and a visit Goat cheese farm.
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Where can you see a sunset in the Sde Boker area - Kedma Hotel?A. Mitzpe Hagai - a short car ride, an amazing view of the Sde Boker area. B. Ben Gurion's tomb and the new promenade along the cliff. About 7 minutes drive from the hotel. third. Mitzpe Lipa Gal is about a quarter of an hour's drive from the Kedma Hotel. d. From Mount Avnon near the great crater near Yeruham. God. Mount Gamel in Mitzpe Ramon on the rim of the Ramon Crater.
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What is the starting point for the jeep tour?Most of our jeep tours depart from the parking lot of the Kedma Hotel and Ben Gurion desert home. (near the southern entrance of Kibbutz Sde Boker)
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What should you bring on a jeep trip?For a day trip you must come with a hat, sunscreen, a personal water bottle and closed walking shoes. It is recommended to bring clothes for bathing if a visit to the spring is planned. For a night trip you should arrive with closed walking shoes, a personal water bottle, and warm clothing depending on the season. Recommendation: equip yourself with binoculars and a camera, and personal snacks.
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Is it possible to bring a baby on a jeep trip?You can bring a baby and tie the stroller/baby seat with the belts just like in a private car.
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Is a jeep trip dangerous?The jeep tours are conducted in a calm and slow manner. He is about knowing the desert, so don't rush and travel while looking for animals and spectacular landscape observations.
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What hiking trails leave from Kedma Hotel?(Must leave with a map or trail application) Ben Gurion Path - leaving the hotel towards the gas station and walking on the promenade path designated only for walking and cycling to Midreshet Ben Gurion. On the way you can pass Zin fortress and the Sculpture Garden. And also walk on the new boardwalk in the section of the cliff up to Ben Gurion's tomb. The route is easy - and 7-8 km long round trip to Ben Gurion's tomb. Kedma hotel route - Matzpur Har Hagai - you have to carefully cross road 40 in the direction of the Haroaa picnic site, lot and then there is a path that climbs north to Mitzpe Hagai. 2-3 km round trip. The route is moderately easy. Hiking trails a short drive from Kedama Hotel. Only the names are given here, you should look for the explanation of the route on the Internet. Nahal Karkash - Exit at the entrance to the Midreshet Ben Gurion Nahal Havarim - Exit from Bor Havarim on Route 40. Mount Zror and Nahal Zror Ein Avdat The ancient city of Avdat. Routes up to an hour's drive from Kedma Hotel Yeruham area - the small fin, the big fin, Ein Yorkam, Gev Yamin . Mitzpe Ramon area – The "Carpentery" , Ramon colors route, Ein Saharonim and Persat Nakrot. Be aware!! For hiking trails, do not set off without: a hat, clothing, sunscreen, and suitable shoes, a backpack with enough water and food for the route (including unexpected delays), a map or an application such as a Amud Anan or Israel Hiking Map, and a fully charged battery, preferably a backup battery. In an area with little reception - the mobile consumes much more battery.
The information below is a recommendation and general advice for independent travelers. It is the travelers' responsibility to fully understand the desert conditions that may be different during the different days of the year, including the route, the weather conditions, the terrain conditions and whether the travelers are of suitable age and physical and health condition, do not move on foot on the routes in the dark - except for the Nahal Havarim route, the information here is only a recommendation. You are responsible for your safety during the trip. In case of an urgent medical emergency during the trip, dial 100 for help. The police will connect you to the rescue unit where there are experienced people who can provide answers and help in case of need. The Negev Safari website is not responsible for the correctness of the routes and the suitability of the travelers for the route and you can verify the information and confirm your plan at the information station of the Nature and Parks Authority in the entrance to Ein Abdat, or at the visitor center in Mitzpe Ramon.