About The Negev

The Negev Desert is more than sand, featuring mountains, canyons, and historic sites.

Covering over half of Israel, the Negev features mountains, waterfalls, canyons, deep craters, caves, hidden wadis, and ancient settlements—an unforgettable destination for adventurers, history buffs, and nature lovers.

The Negev has a rich biblical and Bedouin history.

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob once tended flocks in the Negev, where for centuries, nomadic Bedouins have preserved traditional desert life through herding, farming, and fishing, maintaining the region’s unique culture and heritage..

The Negev's Nabatean towns are UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

Four ancient Nabatean towns along Israel’s part of the 2,000 km Incense Route showcase rich archaeological and cultural heritage, once serving camel caravans carrying frankincense and myrrh from Yemen and Oman to the Mediterranean.

The Negev offers outdoor adventures and unique flora and fauna.

Visitors can explore the Negev on foot, by bike, or ATV, discovering its unique flora and fauna. In winter, fields of Red Anemone—Israel’s national flower—enhance the desert’s natural beauty.