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Come to visit Ben-Gurion Desert Home
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Come to visit Ben-Gurion Desert Home

Come to visit Ben-Gurion Desert Home

The Negev travel guide

The Desert Home of Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, and his wife Paula, in Kibbutz Sde Boker is a national heritage site. You can visit their Desert Home to see what it was like for Ben-Gurion to live there as a leader and public figure. You can also see his study with a library of 5,000 books.

Before you go into the museum, there is a short movie about the life of David Ben-Gurion. He was a man who had a vision for the Negev Desert. There are three different sections in the museum that tell you more about him and his views. The first section is called “The Gypsum house” and it is about the first house that was built on the kibbutz. The second section is called “The Test of time” and it is an interactive activity for the whole family. The last section is called “Leadership exhibition: Who is a leader?” and it is a short film about different aspects of Ben-Gurion’s leadership.

Sand surfing, surf on a dune with a board!

Sand surfing, surf on a dune with a board!

In 2012, Dror introduced sand surfing to Israel in the Negev Mountain's spectacular dunes. *We will be happy to host in the desert in a shaded area including: mats, mattresses and pillows, water and herbal tea, suitable music and a lot of love for the desert. The sand on which you will surf and play is soft as silk. It comes from the Sahara desert through the Nile in Sinai and is found only in three places in Israel, including this dune. Surfing is for everyone with us, no previous experience required. Family and group experiences are available for children and grandparents alike. The sport of surfing can be done in a variety of ways on sand boards, including in pairs. Please call in advance for more details: 08-6753636.

About the Mitzpe Ramon

About the Mitzpe Ramon

Mitzpe Ramon -  is a town in the Negev desert of southern Israel. It is situated on the northern ridge at an elevation of 2,400 feet (800m.) overlooking an enormous erosion cirque known as the Ramon Crater. This crater, or “Machtesh”, as it is called in Hebrew (a term also used by geologists around the world) is 28 miles long and five miles wide. It is a formation unique to Israel and the Sinai. Climate Due to the desert climate, Mitzpe Ramon experiences very hot summers and cold winters. Accommodation: Isrotel Beresheet Mitzpe Ramon Hotel The combination of breath-taking desert scenery together with the unique architecture and top quality service makes Beresheet one of the most extraordinary hotels in Israel. Beresheet is one of the most successful hotels in Israel and it enjoys a large number of returning guests, both Israelis in tourists come back to this amazing hotel every year. Beresheet guarantees an unforgetable hospitality experience - great service, a gourmet restaurant, a luxury spa, elegant and comfortable rooms and of course, the second to none desert view. Isrotel Ramon Inn Isrotel Ramon Inn is a cozy, pleasant and intimate hotel of ninety-six rooms and suites, located near the breathtaking Ramon Crater. Isrotel Ramon Inn offers its guests many extreme activities: hiking or biking in Ramon Crater or other desert locations, camel riding, abseiling, ORVs tours, tours to Bedouin tent encampments, moonlight tours, meeting alpacas and more. At the end of a long and exciting day you will return to a quite and comfortable hotel, Isrotel Ramon Inn. Nature lovers, desert enthusiasts, families or bicycle riders will find the magic of the desert here with us. Isrotel Ramon Inn takes pride in its main restaurant, we serve top-quality and homelike dishes with a Mediterranean touch. Guests may also enjoy our indoor pool, heated and open all year round, our saunas and body treatments. Flora Of all of Israel's desert regions, the Ramon area has the most varied and lush flora. This can be attributed to the variety of habitats found here and to the difference between the climactic conditions on the Ramon Ridge and those on the Machtesh floor. The high regions of the Ramon Ridge, such as Mizpe Ramon and the Loz Cisterns, have a steppian climate. Because of the cold desert winters, the flowers here bloom in late winter and early spring, a time when the ridge is awash with color. The Machtesh floor is drier and hotter than the ridge. Saharo-Steppian flora (originating in the Sahara Desert and the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula) are most commonly seen here. The desert springs and the damp soil near them also give rise to a special habitat. Rushes, whose leaves have needle-like points, cattails, and reeds grow near the fresh water. This is evidence that there is groundwater close by, even if none is visible. Fauna Thanks to the variety of habitats in the Ramon region, many species of animals choose to make their homes here. Because of the size and remoteness of Machtesh Ramon and stringent nature-conservation efforts in the Ramon region, the Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority decided this would be an appropriate place for the reintroduction of animals which had disappeared from the Negev Desert landscape. One was the onager, a wild ass which cannot be domesticated. The Nubian ibex, once in danger of becoming extinct in Israel, now romps happily on the cliffs of Machtesh Ramon. The Negev highlands also has populations of leopards, hyenas, dorcas gazelles, wolves, red foxes, Afghan foxes, caracals, sand foxes, and Syrian hyraxes. The small rodents - fat sand rat, garden dormoose, and golden spiny mouse - and the many reptiles in the Machtesh are harder to spot. These animals are on view at Bio-Ramon. Night star gazing at the Mitzpe Ramon The clear unpolluted air and the altitude of Mitzpe Ramon makes it a great place for star gazing at night. Hikers and bikers will find here interesting desert challenges. There are also a reasonable accommodations here for all : Guest House, Campground, B&B and hotels Exploring the Wonders of Mizpe Ramon Israel Exploring Ancient Sites Mizpe Ramon has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Home to numerous ancient archaeological sites from different periods, including Mamshit National Park and Shivta National Park, it holds some of the most important historical artifacts in all of Israel. Touring these sites is an incredible way to learn about Jewish and Christian culture in a beautiful setting. Experience Local Cuisine and Culture Mizpe Ramon is also home to some amazing local cuisine and culture. With delicious restaurants serving up authentic Israeli dishes like falafel and shawarma! You can also take part in workshops with local artisans or visit nearby markets where vendors sell traditional handmade crafts and souvenirs. Take a Hike (or two!) If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, then you’ll be pleased to know that Mizpe Ramon offers plenty of hiking options. From easy trails that wind through the desert landscape to more challenging hikes up steep mountain paths, there’s something for everyone here! You can even join guided tours led by experienced hikers who will show you all the best spots along the way.

The Ashalim power station

The Ashalim power station

The Ashalim power station is a solar power station in the Negev desert near the kibbutz of Ashalim, south of the district city of Be'er Sheva in Israel. It consists of three plots with three different technologies the station combines 3 kinds of energy: solar thermal energy, photovoltaic energy, and natural gas. In the 1950's, David Ben-Gurion spoke about his vision for "exploiting the abundant solar energy in our country and especially in the Negev". Six decades later, drivers to Eilat are witnessing a remarkable shiny site, a thermo-solar power station in Ashlim in the Negev. The uniqueness of the station, whose construction began in 2015, is the production of electricity from energy produced from the radiation of the sun's rays using half a million mirrors during the day. The mirrors are installed on steel constructions which are fixed to the ground, heating thermal oil inside insulated tubes to a temperature of 400 degrees Celsius. A system of heat exchangers heats water which creates steam that runs a huge turbine. A generator is connected to the turbine that supplies electricity. Another effect of this station is the ability to store solar energy during the day, which is released during the night and produces additional electricity for about 5 hours and all this as mentioned without direct sunlight. The storage of the additional energy is made possible by means of two large steel tanks (made of steel with a lower wall thickness of about 63 mm and weighing 1,070 tons each), which store inside a special chemical salt that heats up during the day and heats the oil during the night. The project covers an area of ​​about 400 Hectares, and is expected to supply electricity to about 60,000 households. This amount of electricity is equivalent to 1% of the total national consumption. The supply of the station is 121 MWh and the annual output is about 450 GWh. 15% of the energy produced at the station is utilized from natural gas that will be transported through pipes laid by the Negev Gas company to the entrance of the station.

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