Nahal Sorek National Park: Following the Cormorants and the Golden Dunes

Photos: Amit Mandelson, Ella Faust, from the PikiWiki website, Dov Greenblat, Gidi Kartas, Pazit Shveid-Shayit

About the Activity

In honor of the migration season, we invite you to a magical and fascinating afternoon hike along the Sorek River estuary!

Every year, huge flocks of cormorants and migratory birds arrive at the estuary, and this time we will set out to closely observe one of the season’s most spectacular natural phenomena.

We will begin the journey with a pleasant walk along the estuary, learn about the area’s unique ecosystem, and keep our eyes peeled toward Turtle Island in search of the softshell turtles that live in the river.

As the sun begins to set, we will reach the golden sand dunes, where we can roll around in the soft sand and enjoy breathtaking autumn sunset views.

We will end the hike with a particularly powerful moment: an exciting observation of the cormorant flocks and migratory birds resting in the trees and landing en masse for their overnight stay in the reserve.

Join us for a lighthearted family experience filled with wild nature, fun in the sand, and a spectacular display of sunset and migratory birds!

Important Information

Activity Area
Palmachim Nature Reserve

Target Audience
Families, children aged 5 and up

Difficulty Level
Easy

Walking Duration
Approximately 800 meters of level walking across sand

Trail Length
Approximately 2.5 km

Required Equipment
Closed shoes, at least 1.5 liters of water, a hat

Guidance
The instructional team of Shikmim Field School

Please Note

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel reserves the right to cancel or change the activity according to weather, security, and safety conditions, and at its sole discretion.

Children up to age 3 enter free of charge. Please indicate the number and ages of the children at checkout.