Negev Desert, Israel:

landscape in Makhtesh Ramon

In the middle of November, work brought me to the Negev Desert of Israel for a week.

I spent my time at two localities: the Makhtesh Ramon and the HaMakhtesh HaGadol. Both of these places are characterized by a fascinating geology, a barren desert landscape, and some interesting fauna including the Nubian Ibex and the Dorcas Gazelle.

view across the Makhtesh Ramon

view across the Makhtesh Ramon

road leading down into the Makhtesh Ramon

Makhtesh Ramon

Makhtesh Ramon

Dorcas Gazelles

Dorcas Gazelles

a lizard in the desert

a lizard in the desert

Makhtesh Ramon

desert landscape

desert landscape

desert landscape

view towards Mitzpe Ramon

at the coloured sands in Makhtesh Ramon

at the southern rim of the Makhtesh Ramon

my accomodation in Yeruham

view across HaMakhtesh HaGadol

HaMakhtesh HaGadol

HaMakhtesh HaGadol

HaMakhtesh HaGadol

at the coloured sands in HaMakhtesh HaGadol

at the coloured sands in HaMakhtesh HaGadol

I had a great time thanks to my Israeli colleagues and would love to come back some day for more serious hiking.