The Ein Gedi Kibbutz botanical garden occupies the grounds of the kibbutz itself, which spreads across the alluvial fan above the Dead Sea shore. The garden contains more than 900 plant species, sourced from desert environments across the world: succulents from Africa, acacias from Arabia, cacti from the Americas, and an extensive collection of plants native to the Judean Desert and the surrounding region.
Entry is straightforward — you walk through the kibbutz, which is open to visitors. The garden is best in spring when many of the succulents and desert plants are flowering. The kibbutz also runs a guesthouse, a restaurant, and a small museum, making it possible to spend a full day here without leaving the grounds. The atmosphere is relaxed and distinctly different from the commercial Dead Sea resorts further south.