General · Full coverage

Inside Kfar Nokdim, the desert oasis offering stays, wellness and stargazing

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 18, 2026
Center 2

What happened

Kfar Nokdim, near Arad and Masada in the Judean Desert, offers varied desert lodging, family activities, a new wellness complex and guided nature experiences. It will also host the “Nokdim with Stars” festival from July 30 to August 22, 2026.

  • 01Kfar Nokdim offers rooms, glamping huts, tents, caravans and converted bus suites.
  • 02The resort sits between Arad and Masada in the Judean Desert.
  • 03New attractions include water features, camel feeding, night desert tours and a wellness area.
  • 04The “Nokdim with Stars” festival runs from July 30 to August 22, 2026.
  • 05Prices start at 270 shekels and reach 1,490 shekels for a stone room.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Inside Kfar Nokdim, the desert oasis offering stays, wellness and stargazing
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Inside Kfar Nokdim, a Desert Oasis Offering Lodging, Water Features and Wellness

Related stories

Wet and Hot: Two New Water Attractions Open in the DesertJun 11, 2026Poolside or Sea of Salt: Two Summer Getaways Are Booking Fast5 days agoA Desert Bus Turned Into a Quiet Off-Grid Retreat in the NegevJun 12, 2026Odeya, HaYehudim and Ravid Plotnik to Headline Tamar Festival3 days agoIsrael's Summer Music Festival Guide: From the North to the Negev4 days agoMagda Festival Returns to Northern Israel With Major Acts and Expanded Accessibility4 days ago