 | The Negev is Israel's outdoor dreamscape. Explore its mountains and valleys on 4x4 jeep adventures, then take a sunset ride on a camel or horse. Those preferring their own two legs can enjoy the hikes inside the famous Makhtesh craters, or bike the many trails traversing the fields and forests. At night consider camping in a Bedouin tent under the light of a thousand stars. Animal lovers will enjoy watching the birds en route from Asia, Africa and Europe, and the camel, deer, antelope, sheep and hundreds of other species that inhabit the region. When you are ready to cool off, tough choices await. Float in the world's lowest point at the Dead Sea, scuba dive in tropical fish heaven around Eilat's coral reef, or head to the beaches on the Mediterranean coast. Go back in time at UNESCO heritage sites such as Masada fortress and mountain, the ancient Nabitean spice route and other archeological sites dating to Cannanite, Jewish, Roman, Christian, and Muslim rule. |