En Gedi is the biggest oasis in Israel. It has springs and waterfalls, and flowing brooks at the foot of the cliffs, home to ibexes and rock hyraxes.
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Oct 1, 2024
What a fascinating thing the waterfall is!! It provides the pleasure of a natural and cold shower. You need to pay attention to air temperatures. Walking the day we went was difficult and overwhelmin…Full review by Venture00607092982
Jun 15, 2024
An oasis in the middle of Judaean desert. Looking to cool down after touring around the hot desert this is the place to visit with different waterfalls you can swim and bathe.Full review by jarveyc
Aug 10, 2023
Beautiful fun activity on a hot day. The walk from the car park is mostly exposed so got very hot, but the pools were lovely and cool, cold even. And shaded. Standing under the waterfall was an alter…Full review by evaaK3964ZT
Hi! We would love to see the Ein Gedi park, walk in the beautiful surroundings, and then go to the Dead sea in the same area. We would like to leave from Beer sheva by bus, and go back before it is dark. This gives us the time between 8.34 am and 15.30, would that be enough? Ein Gedi is the most timportant part for us, but we dont want to miss the Dead sea when we are there. And should we bring our own lunch/picknick for the park?
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Yes you can do a quick tour and hike in as little as 45 or a long 6 hours.
How did you get there ? Did you have a guide ? Thanks, David
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We drove there by rental car. No guide is necessary. It is a simple nature park with a concrete walkway to the first water falls. Loads of bus tourists are there. There is a café and …
We drove there by rental car. No guide is necessary. It is a simple nature park with a concrete walkway to the first water falls. Loads of bus tourists are there. There is a café and picnic tables under cover.