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Where to sleep The Nir David glamping campground

This campground comprises twenty glamping tents styled like African-style lodges. Each has its own wooden balcony and they’re all surrounded by lawns and greenery. Each tent is about 30sqm, sleeps up to five people, is equipped with AC, a double bed, a bunk bed, a sofa bed, towels, bed linen, lighting, a table and chairs, a seating corner, and more. Toilets and showers are communal, and each guest receives a key with which to access them. At the center of the glamping ground there’s a big seating area with tables and benches, perfect for holding workshops and having meals. The kitchen is right next to it, fully equipped with a personal fridge for each tent, an electric kettle, a microwave, cooker, coffee machine, and workstation for preparing food. Everything is clean and easy to use. Those who wish to, can order breakfast. There’s a BBQ station behind the tents and a spot to prepare campfires and potjiekos, where evenings can be whiled away roasting potatoes and marshmallows. Many attractions are located nearby, including Gan HaShalosha (a 5 minutes’ walk away) and the Gan Garoo zoo. New: couples’ retreats for foodies (no kids), which include a night of glamping, guided hikes, olive oil tastings, a visit to the Zoara distillery, fruit, veg, and herb picking with Chef Roman Giler, a potjiekos meal, and more. nirtours.co.il

Beit She’an national park

The Nir David "Layla" glamping campground

Gan Garoo zoological park

works reflective of the abundance of natural water in the vicinity. The views are even more thrilling to behold in the evening, when the “She’an Nights” audiovisual show is projected onto the ancient remains against the backdrop of the starry night sky. parks.org.il Gan Garoo zoological park Butterflies and kangaroos Koalas, cassowaries, emus, flying foxes, lorikeets, bats, parrots, peacocks, and friendly kangaroos are the merry inhabitants of the Garoo zoological park in kibbutz Nir David. The animals are free to roam as they please, but they’re used to

people and are easily approachable. You can feed them and take pictures with them as long as you’re gentle and respectful. Visitors can tour the zoo on their own or with a guide who’ll show you how to feed the kangaroos. A new flower garden was planted in the winter by some of the displaced citizens from the communities of the Gaza border region, with the hope to attract a wide range of butterflies. @gan_garoo_zoo Zoara distillery Spirits and Medjool dates At the Jordan Spirits Zoara distillery, Medjool dates are used to make alcoholic beverages. The alcohol

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