Bateva

Bateva - experiences in the land of craters

Looking for unforgettable experiences in the desert? Come and discover the area of ​​the Negev Mountains with the dedicated staff of the Nature Training Center in Mitzpe Ramon.

Here, in the heart of the high desert, you will meet local guides who will introduce you to breathtaking landscapes, colorful rocks, springs and pools, rare flowers, animals, a fascinating heritage of man in the desert, and of course, the spectacular night sky.

Day and night, by car or foot, on familiar routes, or rare sites deep in the desert. Excursions in the field, or tours that explore excellent initials in the desert, in Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, Bedouin villages, and farms on the desert "Wine Road." Each trip brings fascinating and unique content to the space, alongside a spectacular and inspiring Land of Genesis experience.

We specialize in jeep tours, stargazing, hiking, sightseeing in a private vehicle, abseiling over the Ramon Crater cliff, and stargazing.

"If you go out, you get to wonderful places," Dr. Seuss.

Nature travel guidance - hiking and sightseeing tours

We will discover the secret of the desert's magic with the local guides of Babteva. On foot, by bus, or in your car.

Walking tours: guided walking tours in a surprising variety of landscapes and fascinating sightseeing tours. Walking trails among colorful rocks and a multitude of phenomena in the Ramon Crater, the mystery of the desert in the high Ramon Mountain in the Negev, the rare blossoms in the Lotz Pits area, the Ein Abdat oasis, back springs, and ancient water cisterns. There are countless discoveries in the desert.

Excursions by car: a trip by private car, or bus, to countless fascinating points of interest in the Negev Mountains area. Ancient Abdat, settlement, and pioneers in Mitzpe Revivim and Sde Boker, Ben Gurion's tomb, farms on the Wine Road, Ramon Crater Colors National Park, the characteristic rock engravings of the area, the Perfume Ways Quarter in Mitzpe Ramon and much more. The desert never ceases to amaze us.

Jeep trips in nature - a challenge in the desert

Guided jeep tours and self-driving guided jeep tours!

Come and get to know the desert through the eyes of our fantastic guides. Ramon Crater, the springs of Bekat Zin, the area of ​​the great rivers, the perfume road to the Arabah, the unique Karchum mountain, and a wide variety of other sites and routes that will make you fall in love with the desert.

We offer :

• Short jeep trips (about one and a half to two hours) that provide a taste of the desert.
• Longer jeep trips of about 4 hours.
• Full-day trips to magical spots deep in the desert.

Astronomy in nature - a journey between the stars

In our busy and bright world, the spectacular night sky in the desert is a rare gift!

Therefore, stargazing in the Starlight Reserve in Ramon Crater and its surroundings is an extraordinary experience.

Babteva's excellent astronomy guides will take you on a fascinating journey through the night sky. Between stars, planets, star clusters, nebulae, stories, explanations, and legends. The activity takes place on mats and mattresses. It includes an introduction to the night sky and the dome of the sky using a laser pointer and viewing sophisticated telescopes.

We offer private activities by ordering and coordinating in advance or ordering tickets for our regular exercise, which takes place every evening (departure in your vehicle from Mitzpe Ramon).

 Rappelling, cliff surfing in nature - on the roof of the world

Guided cliff surfing, over the northern cliff of the Ramon Crater, in front of one of the unique Genesis views in the world. Professional abseiling guides will guide you with skill and sensitivity when you slide on the cliff between heaven and earth. Gain breathtaking and unforgettable moments on your trip to Mitzpe Ramon.

At Bateva, we offer the establishment of private ski stations or to order tickets for existing positions on Saturdays and holidays (please check the activity dates of the tickets on our website)

For details and orders, please check our website.