Nahal Tamar

Activities included

rappel
Rappelling in Israel
climber
Canyoneering in Israel
hiking
Hiking in Israel
ages: 4-120
Level: Beginner, No experience required
season: Perfect all year round!
Location: Nahal Tamar
estimated time: 2.5-4 Hrs

Nahal Tamar

A real canyoneering experience in the Judean desert!

This desert hike takes you through a stunning, deep stone canyon with panoramic views. Your entire body will engage in intense canyoning, using various technical methods to descend to the desert floor such as gripping with your hands, balancing with your legs, scrambling, and sliding. The hike also includes ladders that pass through a dry wadi, where you might spot birds, deer, and other desert wildlife while descending steeply toward the Dead Sea. As we go deeper into the canyon, its walls rise higher and higher.

Nachal Tamar with Israel Extreme

There are many dry waterfalls created by flash floods that sweep through the landscape. We will descend through most of these dry waterfalls using fixed metal bars and thick knotted ropes attached to the canyon walls. Rappelling down two of the larger dry waterfalls is optional. Those who prefer can use the fixed metal ladder together with secured ropes to descend.

Nachal Tamar with Israel Extreme

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Nachal Tamar with Israel Extreme

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Nachal Tamar
MelSara K
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"Beauty and adventure in the desert. We took two days with a very knowledgeable , patient and friendly guide from Israel Extreme. The first day we went abseiling in Nahal Tamar and everything was set up professionally and safely. We then crossed over to Nahal ztafit which some of our kids found more challenging than they had expected - so we abandoned the second part of the hike. Our guide was kind, and understanding and made every effort to find an alternative option. We finished off in a hidden spring which was delightful and a fun ending to the day. The next day we went to a large canyon and bathed in another watering hole. We learned about the history and geology of the area. We also found a huge sand dune to climb and walked along a cliff path over looking Maale Palmach. It was awesome. I highly recommend the services of Israel Extreme. They are also very reliable too - this weekend there was a lot of rain and we were on alert for desert flooding. Our guide was updated the whole time and very responsible. Date of experience: December 2020"

Frequently asked questions

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Sturdy closed shoes (sneakers) will be acceptable but hiking boots are recommended. Water shoes and sandals are not sturdy enough.
Once you have booked your tour with us, we will send you a confirmation and supply list email. It will have everything you should bring with you plus a link for driving directions to Nachal Tamar.
No, Nachal Tamar is family-friendly.
Yes, rappelling is optional.
Nachal Tamar is located south of the Dead Sea, approximately 2 hours from Jerusalem or from Tel Aviv.
No, the starting point is separate but close to the ending point, where your car will be parked.
There is one main cliff for rappelling, but we can add another if you prefer.
It’s open year-round, with plenty of shade in the summer.

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