Ramon Crater is a unique phenomena exist only in Israel. There are 5 of them all over the world, the other 2 in Sinai but they where destroyed by the elements.
In Hebrew Crater is Machtesh, and the Hebrew word became the international expiration for this type of crater.
Visitor Center Machtesh Ramon
The best hotel over looking Machtesh Ramon, and the most expensive, is no doubt Bereesit – Genesis but you can find few other hotels.
Must do
- 1 hour walk before sunset from Mt. Camel to visitor center – pass it on the edge of the crater use the bridge to the eastern part pass Hotel Bereshit.
Mt. Camel at Machtesh Ramon
- Visit the visitor center which gives you very good explanation about the creation of Machtesh Ramon and also the life story of Air Force Colonel Ilan Ramon the first Israeli Astronaut that die in the Colombia space shuttle accident 2003/2/1 .
There are many tours possible from Mitzpe Ramon into Machtesh Ramon from 2 hours to few days.
Friendly mail Ibex, do not pet they can be aggressive
The Dike in Wadi Ardon
2 hour tour Jeeping into the hart of Machtesh Ramon.
picture by Moti Barness – The Dike at Wadi Ardon
Possible to extend to 4 hours with 2 hours walk in the most famous trail called Nekarot horse shoo.
Wadi Nekarot
1 day Jeeping – The Nabataea Spice route
The Nabataea Spice route – Moa post
The Nabataea Spice route
The Nabataea Spice route – Qassra post
The Nabataea Spice route – Nekarot
The Nabataea Spice route Nekarot Cistren
