We are not Isrotel, we have four rooms. But still we need to identify them. “Take two towels to the green room”, my wife commanded me. “You mean the blue room”, I said. She is a little colour blind, my wife.
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A Stroll Along the Cliff to Paula and David Ben Gurion’s Grave
All year round coachloads of Israeli schoolchildren, soldiers, scouts and pensioners arrive to pay homage; it is an essential stop for TAGLIT groups (Birthright) and one of the few offficial locations for military ceremonies. In less than one hour they are coached in and coached out and are probably not aware that this is a university campus and that 2000 real people live here.
A Stroll along the Cliff to the Sculpture Park
If you arrive at least a couple of hours before dark, this is an easy stroll to stretch your legs after the drive to the desert, a taste of what’s to come. Early morning before breakfast is also a good time for this short and level walk (one hour) but take a peaked hat as the sun will be in your eyes.
Hiking in the Desert – Should I Hire a Guide?
The Negev has been branded the Friendly Desert because of its scale, its moderate temperature range, and its accessibility.
Visiting the Negev in the Summer –
Escape from the humid summer heat to the Negev Highland (I kid you not).
You are coming to Israel this summer and you are going to skip the desert because of the heat? That makes absolutely no sense.
Visiting the Negev in the Winter
About us
John Krivine
When I came to Israel from England 33 years ago, I stumbled into this village, a university research campus with a ridiculous view into the desert, the people were kind, unspoilt and welcoming.
Experiencing the Negev – Why Stay in Sde Boker?
Because on top of it’s own merit, Sde Boker is the heart of the Negev highland.
From here you are never far from all the attractions in the area, so by putting down your suitcases at Krivine Guesthouse for a few days you will be able to do much more than exploring the immediate surroundings.
Top 10 Things to Do in the Sde Boker Area
Our village is essentially a university campus named after Ben Gurion. He is buried here, in fact our guesthouse is just 400 meters from the grave site.
The Journey Begins – Why Should I Visit the Negev?
The Negev desert in Israel has been branded the world most friendly desert because of its relatively mild climate, excellent accessibility and small size. Our visitors are always surprised to discover how incredibly diverse a desert can be.
