Treasures of the Negev

.Date: 19/5/25

Time: 7:00 to 18:30

Get a vulture eye’s view of the spectacular Zin Canyon on this trip to the Negev Desert. We will visit Ben Gurion’s Grave at Sde Boker and search for vultures and other birds of prey who live in the Zin Canyon. After a visit at the new visitor center of the Ramat HaNegev Birding Center, we will down into Ein Avdat Canyon to get some closer views of the majestic Griffon Vultures and learn about the conservations projects to protect these endangered birds. After a picnic lunch, we will visit the home of David Ben Gurion in Kibbutz Sde Boker and explore his deep connections with the area.

Bus will leave Jerusalem at 7:00, with pick up in Latrun and Beer Sheva. Bus returns to Jerusalem by 18:30

No experience is necessary! Guiding in English
Moderate walking, with some uneven ground. Around 3 - 4 km.

Cost: 460 nis per person
10% discount to members of Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI).
Includes bus, Professional guide, and entrance fees.

For more information call: 0523-869488 or send email to reg.jbo@gmail.com