The Alpaca Farm - Mitzpe Ramon

Overview

Feeding the alpacas

Alpacas' gathering

Mother & calf

View of farm from B&B

Kitchenette in B&B

The Alpaca Farm in Mitzpe Ramon, 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.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.

What to do on the farm
w Hand feed the friendly alpacas and llamas.
w Watch their curious and amazing life habits:
   courting, spitting, sand bathing and public toilets.
w Tour the unique spacious desert farm.
w Learn about the alpaca’s homeland in the mighty
   Andes mountains.
w Follow the wool from shearing & spinning to the
   finished exquisite alpaca wool.
w Try weaving in the Wool House.

More activities on the farm
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.

About the animals
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.

Farm products on sale
Superb alpaca yarn in various natural colors, grown and spun in the farm. Also alpacas hats, baby shoes and scarves.

Visiting hours
Every day, Summer: 08:30-18:30,
Winter:08:30-16:30. Self guiding.
English guiding for groups upon request in advance.

Entry fees
Adult - 25 NIs
Child (3 - 18 yrs) 23 NIS

Our B & B
A number of spacious cabins are available; all are overlooking the farm in the desert. Our high-standard guest units are fully equipped and air-conditioned, and are rated among the best B&Bs in Israel. They provide the ideal retreat place as well as an excellent base for touring the impressive Ramon crater and many historic, cultural and natural interest sites.

How to get there
From Beer-Sheva route 40 south - 80 KM to Mitzpe Ramon. From there 4 minutes to the farm.
From Eilat: Route 40 north 140 km to Mitzpe Ramon

Direct contact details
Phone +972 -8- 65 88 047
Fax +972 -8- 65 88 104
E-mail alapca4@walla.co.il
Website >> Link to Alpaca Farm

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