Ein Gedi: Nahal David, Waterfalls and Ibex

A desert oasis by the Dead Sea: waterfalls, pools, ibex and rock hyraxes.

• RegionMasada & Dead Sea
• Duration4-6 hours
• DifficultyModerate
• Distance4 km
• Upcoming datesOn request, for groups and families
• Pricefrom ₪220
• Suitable for kids✓

Ein Gedi is a green oasis in the heart of the Judean Desert. We walk up Nahal David to David's Waterfall, meeting ibex and rock hyraxes used to people along the way. In summer the small pools are lovely for a dip.

We can continue up to the Ein Gedi spring and the Chalcolithic temple, or visit the ancient Ein Gedi synagogue with its mosaic floor. We talk about water in the desert, the plants that survive here and the people who lived here over thousands of years.

Route notes

In summer we start early. Do not touch or feed the animals.