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    Adam Sela — the desert in photographs

    Negev Tours — Adam Sela’s Photo Gallery

    Explore Ramon Crater and the Sde Boker area through our photographs: private guided jeep tours, stargazing, rappelling, wildlife and outdoor hospitality. Follow each theme to activity details and planning for your group.

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    Negev jeep tours — landscapes, viewpoints and guiding

    The jeep takes us to places of interest; the guiding connects the viewpoints, rock layers and desert stories. Photographs from our tours in Ramon Crater and the Negev.

    Explore jeep tours

    A yellow Land Rover Discovery on a trail in Ramon Crater
    A jeep tour in Ramon Crater with a Land Rover Discovery — among the crater’s landscapes and points of interest.
    A guide beside a red Land Rover Discovery at Har Gvanim in Ramon Crater
    Guiding at Har Gvanim in Ramon Crater — the guide beside the red Discovery.
    A Land Rover Defender at Har Gvanim overlooking Ramon Crater
    A Defender at Har Gvanim, Ramon Crater — a 4×4 against the crater landscape.
    Purple and red rock bands at the Coloured Wall in Nahal Ramon, Ramon Crater
    The Coloured Wall in Nahal Ramon, Ramon Crater — exploring the rock colours and how the crater formed.
    An aerial view of 4×4 vehicles, a trail and rock layers at Har Gvanim in Ramon Crater
    An aerial view of Har Gvanim in Ramon Crater — 4×4 vehicles and a trail among the rock layers.
    A green Ford at a Har Gvanim viewpoint overlooking Ramon Crater
    Looking over the crater from Har Gvanim — a scenic stop on a Ramon Crater jeep tour.

    Overnight camps and camping in the desert

    Moments from our camps and time outdoors: preparations, equipment and the desert by day and night. Camp arrangements and logistical details are coordinated with our office.

    Explore desert logistics

    A tent camp with a shade canopy, tables and chairs on Boker Ridge in the Sde Boker area
    A tent camp on Boker Ridge in the Sde Boker area — shade, tables and a shared outdoor space.
    A canvas tent and silver Land Rover Discovery below a cliff at Ardon Campground in Ramon Crater
    A camp at Ardon Campground in Ramon Crater — a canvas tent beside the 4×4 at the foot of the cliff.
    A white event tent lit up at night at Ardon Campground in Ramon Crater
    An illuminated event tent at night at Ardon Campground, Ramon Crater.
    Tents, mattresses and rugs beside a jeep and trailer at Ardon Campground in Ramon Crater
    Camping at Ardon Campground in Ramon Crater — tents, mattresses and camping equipment.

    Meals and celebrations in the desert

    Photographs of meals, celebrations and gatherings outdoors — another way to enjoy time together in the Negev. Contact us to discuss outdoor dining and hosting options.

    Explore desert meals

    A long dining table set with chairs at Tziv’ei Ramon in Ramon Crater
    An outdoor meal at Tziv’ei Ramon, Ramon Crater — a long table set against the landscape.
    A family ceremony and celebration at Tziv’ei Ramon in Ramon Crater
    A bat mitzvah celebration at Tziv’ei Ramon, Ramon Crater — a family ceremony in the desert landscape.
    Dining tables and chairs beneath a white shade canopy beside a cliff at Tziv’ei Ramon in Ramon Crater
    Desert hospitality at Tziv’ei Ramon, Ramon Crater — tables set beneath a white shade canopy.
    A table set with plates and wine glasses at Tziv’ei Ramon in Ramon Crater
    A desert meal at Tziv’ei Ramon, Ramon Crater — a table set with crockery and wine glasses against the view.

    Negev nature and ecology — wildlife and birds

    Beyond the wide landscapes are smaller details: mammals, birds and insects. These photographs record encounters in the field; what we see on each tour depends on the season and what we come across.

    A gazelle standing on a rocky ridge in Ramon Crater
    A gazelle in Ramon Crater — an encounter with desert wildlife.
    A bird of prey with wings outstretched against the sky above Nahal Zin
    A bird of prey with wings outstretched above Nahal Zin.
    A herd of onagers in the desert landscape around Mount Ramon
    A herd of onagers in the Mount Ramon area — wildlife in the Negev landscape.
    A black-and-white masked shrike on a rock in Ramon Crater
    A masked shrike on a rock in Ramon Crater.
    An oriental hornet in flight beside a branch at Nahal Zin
    An oriental hornet in flight beside a branch at Nahal Zin.
    A red dragonfly resting on a stem at Nahal Zin
    A dragonfly at Nahal Zin — a close look at desert insect life.
    A dark-headed yellow wagtail standing on the ground at Nahal Zin in the Sde Boker area
    A yellow wagtail at Nahal Zin, in the Sde Boker area — a close look at desert birds.

    Desert skies — golden light, stargazing and night photography

    From golden light on the desert ridges to star-filled skies: guided telescope viewing, photographs beneath the Milky Way and the Orion Nebula captured with our imaging telescope.

    Explore stargazing

    A grey Land Rover Discovery facing desert ridges in golden light at Har Gvanim in Ramon Crater
    A jeep tour at Har Gvanim in Ramon Crater — desert ridges in golden light.
    A person taking photographs beside a white Discovery against a red horizon and clouds at Har Gvanim in Ramon Crater
    A photography stop at Har Gvanim in Ramon Crater, facing a colourful horizon and clouds.
    A participant looking through a white telescope during a stargazing session in Ramon Crater
    Looking through a telescope during a stargazing session in Ramon Crater on a moonlit night.
    A winter image of the Orion Nebula (M42), photographed from Ramon Crater with Adam Sela’s imaging telescope
    The Orion Nebula (M42), photographed from Ramon Crater with our imaging telescope in winter.
    Silhouettes of a group and a large telescope beneath the Milky Way in Ramon Crater
    A group photograph with a telescope beneath the Milky Way in Ramon Crater — a keepsake from an evening under desert skies.
    A white 4×4 and trailer beneath the Milky Way in Ramon Crater
    Astrophotography in Ramon Crater — a 4×4 and trailer beneath the Milky Way.
    A participant looking through a black telescope on a platform at Neot Farm, with the Milky Way behind
    Looking through a telescope during a stargazing activity at Neot Farm.

    Rappelling in Mitzpe Ramon and the desert

    Photographs from activities on the cliff and among desert scenery. Visit our rappelling page for details of Mitzpe Ramon rappelling and arrangements for your group.

    Explore rappelling

    A child rappelling below a guide in an orange shirt on the Mitzpe Ramon cliff
    Rappelling on the Mitzpe Ramon cliff — a child descending on a rope with a guide.
    A helmeted participant on rappelling ropes beside a guide on the Mitzpe Ramon cliff, with the crater landscape behind
    Rappelling on the Mitzpe Ramon cliff — a helmeted participant on ropes beside the guide, with the crater landscape beyond.
    A person in a blue shirt beside rappelling ropes on the face of the Mitzpe Ramon cliff
    Rappelling on the Mitzpe Ramon cliff — working with ropes on the cliff face.
    A person with rappelling equipment holding an orange helmet on the Mitzpe Ramon cliff
    With rappelling equipment on the Mitzpe Ramon cliff.

    What would you like to experience in the desert?

    Tell us your interests, how much time you have and who is joining you. Together we can choose an activity and a plan that suit you.

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