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The Nubian ibex is a wild goat native to Israel’s desert canyons, often spotted around Ein Gedi, Mitzpe Ramon, and the Eilat Mountains. Posts here include a family-trip account of spotting them in the desert surroundings of Mitzpe Ramon.

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A glass bottle containing layers of different coloured sands collected in the Ramon Crater, Israel
South · Negev

Family Fun in the Desert Surroundings of Mitzpe Ramon

A family day out in Mitzpe Ramon and the Ramon Crater: bakery treats, the alpaca farm, collecting coloured sands, ibex spotting and a small desert nature reserve.

Apr 2021 · 4 minute read
A view looking out over the Ramon Crater in Israel A glass bottle containing layers of different coloured sands collected in the Ramon Crater, Israel A group of ibexes wondering in Mitzpe Ramon, Israel It seemed to be tortoise mating season at the Bio Ramon
Hiking Ein Avdat
South · Negev

Ein Avdat, Ben Gurion’s Hut and Mitzpe Revivim

A day-trip down to the Negev with a friend: the desert oasis hike of Ein Avdat, Ben Gurion's hut at Sde Boker, the Naot goat's cheese farm and the early-settlement story of Mitzpe Revivim.

Dec 2014 · 3 minute read
Hiking Ein Avdat An ibex in the wild David Ben Gurion's Hut Mitzpe Revivim
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