Title: Visit HaMakhtesh HaGadol: Best of HaMakhtesh HaGadol Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in HaMakhtesh HaGadol](https://expedia.com/HaMakhtesh-HaGadol-Hotels.d553248635938336345.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in HaMakhtesh HaGadol](https://expedia.com/HaMakhtesh-HaGadol-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635938336345.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to HaMakhtesh HaGadol](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-HaMakhtesh-HaGadol.d553248635938336345.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in HaMakhtesh HaGadol](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-HaMakhtesh-HaGadol.d553248635938336345.Car-Rental-Guide)[HaMakhtesh HaGadol Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/HaMakhtesh-HaGadol.d553248635938336345.Destination-Travel-Guides) # HaMakhtesh HaGadol ## Travel Guide ![There's nothing quite like the desert in the early hours of the morning. And that's exactly when you should go, early in the morning before the heat of the day sets in.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974515955/294afc31-5427-454b-8a01-ca4df0d3123c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![There's nothing quite like the desert in the early hours of the morning. And that's exactly when you should go, early in the morning before the heat of the day sets in.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974515955/bd5623cb-448e-4a30-8221-5f48922a21ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit HaMakhtesh HaGadol Things to do - HaMakhtesh HaGadol Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in HaMakhtesh HaGadol ![Kedma by Isrotel Design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46300000/46296900/46296889/380dff24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kedma by Isrotel Design Ben Gurion Ramat Negev Southern District $268 nightly $268 total Apr 11 - Apr 12 Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ramat Negev. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ben-Gurion House and Ben-Gurion's Tomb ... 9/10 Wonderful! (213 reviews) The hotel is beautiful, with character, and well-located. The food was very good too. Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=46296889&PinnedHotelID=46296889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635938336345) ![Negev Camel Ranch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4264800/4264743/3f599991_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Negev Camel Ranch Mamshit Ranch Dimona $119 nightly $119 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Stay at this guesthouse in Dimona. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attraction Mamshit National Park is located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews) If you want a special desert experience, this is it. There are no frills and it’s like camping in a cabin. Yet this is such a unique accommodation with an exotic camel-inspired theme. We loved the hammock, the outdoor seating area and simplicity of it. The camel tour is a highlight to add on. Definitely ... Reviewed on Jun 11, 2023 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=4264743&PinnedHotelID=4264743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635938336345) ![Carmey Avdat Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6630000/6620800/6620705/2318c140_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmey Avdat Farm Midreshet Ben-Gurion Ramat Negev $257 nightly $257 total Apr 11 - Apr 12 Stay at this country house in Ramat Negev. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ben-Gurion's Tomb and Avdat National Park are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews) Very special place, hard to describe its natural beauty and uniquely charming atmosphere. Wonderful owners with great artistic tastes and accomplishments, love of nature, and appreciation of the majestic serenity of the surrounding desert, coupled with excellent and comfortable room and culinary ... Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=6620705&PinnedHotelID=6620705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635938336345) [See all 17 properties in HaMakhtesh HaGadol](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026®ionId=553248635938336345) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![tsemrem sof aolam 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123350000/123344900/123344827/w1200h802x0y0-559698f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### tsemrem sof aolam 1 ein kenea golan pox 162 namber Ramat Negev Stay at this aparthotel in Ramat Negev. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ben-Gurion's Tomb and Ben-Gurion House ... [](https://expedia.com/Ramat-Negev-Hotels-Tsemrem-Sof-Aolam.h123344827.Hotel-Information) ![Hadass Desert Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33010000/33000400/33000350/10d96890_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hadass Desert Inn 253 Modi'in St Dimona South District Stay at this aparthotel in Dimona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Mamshit National Park is located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews) No communication with the desk person. He had to make a phone call for me to converse. Area around property was very unkempt and littered with several "piles" left by dogs right on the property and not cleaned up in any fashion. Area made me feel unsafe due to its exceedingly poor neighborhood, but ... Reviewed on May 30, 2023 [](https://expedia.com/Dimona-Hotels-Hadass-Desert-Inn.h33000350.Hotel-Information) ![My warm corner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107442700/107442676/3008f32d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### My warm corner באר שבע Stay at this apartment in Ramat Negev. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. [](https://expedia.com/Ramat-Negev-Hotels-My-Warm-Corner.h107442676.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in HaMakhtesh HaGadol](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635938336345&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check HaMakhtesh HaGadol hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635938336345&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[Mar 23 - Mar 24](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635938336345&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635938336345&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[Mar 24 - Mar 25](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635938336345&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635938336345&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635938336345&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635938336345&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635938336345&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Ramon Crater 5/5(22 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Ramon Crater, a lovely green space in Mitzpe Ramon. Discover the spas in this relaxing area, or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Ramon-Crater-Ramat-Negev.d6103582.Vacation-Attraction) #### Makhtesh Ramon Visitors Center 4.5/5(15 reviews) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Makhtesh Ramon Visitors Center during your travels in Mitzpe Ramon. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Makhtesh-Ramon-Visitors-Center-Ramat-Negev.d553248621532628051.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ben-Gurion's Tomb 4.5/5(10 reviews) Find out about the history of Midreshet Ben-Gurion when you spend time at Ben-Gurion's Tomb. Discover the area's desert landscape and wineries. [](https://expedia.com/Ben-Gurions-Tomb-Ramat-Negev.d553248621563447111.Vacation-Attraction) #### Avdat National Park 5/5(4 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Avdat National Park, a lovely green space in Ramat Negev. Discover the area's desert landscape and wineries. [](https://expedia.com/Avdat-National-Park-Ramat-Negev.d6103638.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ben-Gurion House You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ben-Gurion House in Sde Boker. Discover the area's desert landscape and wineries. [](https://expedia.com/Ben-Gurion-House-Ramat-Negev.d713308559073095680.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shivta National Park 5/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Shivta National Park, a lovely green space in Shivta. Discover the area's desert landscape and wineries. 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