Discover Keramim: Kibbutz life, horse riding and nature

Keramim can be explored on a guided walking tour, a ride in a tractor-drawn wagon and through activities offered by the riding centre. The kibbutz itself is the focus: one tour explains its development, while the ride passes gardens, the dining hall, a viewpoint, recycling areas and kibbutz homes. There are also horse rides and a drama and improvisation workshop on topics related to Israeli society. This mix makes Keramim an appealing choice if you want to select a stay not only for its scenery, but also for community life and active or cultural experiences.

Kibbutz development on foot, insights by wagon

The guided walking tour traces the transformation from a secular, communally organised Hashomer Hatzair kibbutz to a renewed, mixed and ecologically oriented kibbutz. For travellers who want to learn about Keramim through its development, the walk provides a clear narrative thread.

The ride in a tractor-drawn wagon goes through the kibbutz and past its dining hall, gardens, a viewpoint, recycling areas, and old and new kibbutz homes. Along the way, different aspects of the place come into view: communal facilities, outdoor spaces, recycling and homes. The ride offers a different perspective from the walking tour, which explains the kibbutz’s development.

Horse riding and creative approaches

Perach Riding Centre in Keramim offers horse rides for groups, children and adults. A basic riding lesson is also available on site. The centre also offers guided rides in areas of the northern Negev, including Kramim Forest and Sansana Forest. These forest areas extend the experience beyond Keramim into the surrounding region. If you are planning a visit to the riding centre, it is advisable to confirm availability in advance.

Bama LaKehila in Keramim offers a drama and improvisation workshop. Exercises and role-playing activities explore topics related to Israeli society. This is a different cultural approach from a tour or wagon ride: here, the topics are explored through dramatic activities. If this is the format you prefer, check availability for this activity in advance as well.

Nature nearby

The northern entrance to Meitar Forest is on Route 60, about two kilometres north of the turn-off to Kibbutz Keramim. If you plan to include the forest in your itinerary, check the latest visitor information before setting out.

In the wider destination of the Southern District

The wider destination of the Southern District offers additional points of interest. Avdat National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the route of the ancient Incense Road in the Negev Highlands. Masada offers a different historical perspective: the site symbolises the ancient Kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction, and the final resistance of Jewish patriots against the Roman army in 73 CE. The remains of Herod’s palaces and well-preserved Roman siege works, among the most complete of their kind in the Roman world, can also be seen there. The Southern District thus offers different ways to explore ancient history: the Incense Road at Avdat, and the story of rule, destruction and siege at Masada.

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve offers a nature-focused perspective, with Israel’s largest oasis, springs, waterfalls, ibex, rock hyraxes and flowing streams. A trail along Nahal Arugot, which flows year-round, leads to a hidden waterfall and pools in its upper reaches. Trail conditions may change after floods.

Choose your holiday rental based on your interests

When looking for a holiday rental in Keramim, you can start by deciding whether you want to explore the kibbutz on the walking tour and wagon ride, or include horse-riding activities in your plans. If you are also considering rides in the northern Negev, take destinations in the wider region into account. The wider destination of the Southern District offers additional options for archaeological history or water-rich nature.

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