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About The Alpaca Farm
Visiting the Alpaca Farm Hand feed the friendly alpacas and llamas. Watch their curious and amazing life habits – courting, spitting, sand bathing and public toilets. Tour the uniquespacious desert farm. Learn about the alpaca’s homeland in the mighty Andes mountains. Follow the wool from shearing & spinning to the finished exquisite alpaca wool. Try weaving in the Wool House. Riding a friendly llama : adventure that few children ever get to experience (suitable for children up to 25 Kg). Older children can ride a pony or a donkey. Meet other interesting animals living in harmony. Before leaving, have a coffee break in the Stone Hut. Shearing of the alpacas in spring time is a joyful event. DESERT RIDES IN THE NEGEV HIGHLANDS Located in the heart of the unspoiled section of the Negev Highland, the farm is an ideal starting point for desert rides. The beautiful desert scenery, the rare geological phenomena, the rich history, the adventure of riding along the Ramon Crater’s rim or descending an ancient “Nakeb” – all add up to something to be remembered! Most rides require no riding skill nor special fitness; Our horses have won first prizes in national competitions but also are known for their calm temper. All tours are led by experienced guides. Advanced booking is needed. For short rides it may be possible to sign on the spot. Horseback riding to the Crater’s rim – 1.5 hour. Try "Endurance riding" – the Marathon of horse back riding. experience a trial run of 25 kilometers – all trot and canter – on our award winning horses. 2 hours. Horses, mountain bikes and 4 wheel drive jeeps. Various combinations, group only. 4 hours. The Experienced riders challenge. 2.5 hours. Experienced riders – down the crater. Half a day or more. Horseback riding adventure, including night, in our private desert camp. Noon till late next morning. Tiyullama – special for families that like the desert experience accompanied by a personal llama. Night with camp fire and meals in our private camp site. Unforgettable! Staying Over Nigt in the Farm (B&B) A number of spacious cabins are available; all are overlooking the farm in the desert. Our high-standard cabins are fully equipped and air conditioned and are rated among the best B&Bs in Israel. They provide the ideal base for the crater and many historic sites, as well as a unique staying experience in the heart of the farm. About The Farm Alpacas and llamas are miniature South American camels. These exotic animals were collected by us from the Quechua – the Indian ancestors of the Inca kingdom in the Andes highland – some 12,000 ft. high. The uniqueness of the farm lies also in its extraordinary site, in a hidden valley, among two thousand year old Nabatian terraces, 1,000 meter from the Ramon crater’s rim. The combination of these charming animals, the site and its history, the desert scenery and rides, and the nearby tourist attractions - all these make the Alpaca Farm a must for every tourist in the Negev. Its location makes the farm an ideal halfway stopping point on the way to Eilat. Information
Directions: from Beer-Sheva, 80 KM to Mitzpe Ramon. From there 4 minutes to the farm. From Eilat: 140 km to Mitzpe Ramon by the scenic highway 40. Visiting hours: Every day, Summer: 08:30-18:30, Winter:08:30-16:30. Self guiding. English guiding for groups upon request in advance. Farm products on sale: superb alpaca yarn in various natural colors, grown and spun in the farm. Also alpacas hats, baby shoes and scarves. Contact Us: |
The Alpaca Farm is the only farm in the world where over 400 (!!!) exotic alpacas & llamas are raised and where the entire process of growing and spinning them can be observed.
Where: in the Negev Highland near the rim of the Ramon Crater. 20 minutes from Avdat, Ein Avdat canyon and Ben Gurion grave.