About Us

Our story

starts nearly 20 years ago, when Gil Shkedi left his life in the central region of Israel to live in the desert. He took up jeep trips and tours and came to know the desert trails and its travelers like the back of his hand. Over a decade ago, Gil set out to realize his dream: to establish a guest lodge for hikers and travelers. And so ever since, little by little, with his own two hands, with careful thinking and planning, as well as boundless love, Gil built the Shkedi Camplodge.
We are thrilled to have our guests stay with us time and again, thanks to the unique charisma of the lodge that combines convenient accommodations at an excellent location, with gracious service and personal treatment.

A Place We Call Home

Shkedi’s Camplodge at Neot Hakikar is located between the Dead Sea and the Arava region, thus serving as an ideal and convenient point of departure for hiking trips in the area. The Camplodge is situated in close proximity to popular hiking trails, including Wadi Perazim, Mount Sodom, HaMakhtesh HaKatan (the Small Crater), Wadi Tamar, the lower Wadi Peres riverbed and more.

The Camplodge is ideal for hosting groups of friends, families and individuals. In addition, the unique and tranquil atmosphere at the lodge is suited for holding events and workshops of an low key relaxed nature.

Would you like to know more about our lodging options?

Click here for more details on our wooden cabins and bungalows, our tents and our special Honeymoon Bus

Tents

The Camplodge offers two guest tents, one which accommodates up to 14 guests and the other up to 15 guests.

  • Quality mattresses on top of mats
  • Wet air / desert cooler in each tent
  • Electrical outlets
SUITE BUS

Located separately from the other lodging complexes. This space offers an intimate lodging experience, in a unique and well-decorated complex.

  • Private backyard with spectacular mountain views, including: an equipped grill, hammock, comfortable sofas, dining table and water fan for hot days.
  • For couples only
  • Air-conditioned bedroom with a double bed.
  • Air-conditioned living room with a sleeping corner (mattresses and pillows).
  • Fully equipped kitchen, including: sink, cutlery, mini-refrigerator, coffee / tea corner, espresso machine. Private bathroom and shower
  • Electrical sockets -Fresh bed linens, towels and soaps.
DREAM-BUS

Located separately from the other lodging complexes. This space is decorated with inviting, cheerful colors and offers full privacy.

  • Private backyard with spectacular mountain views, including: an equipped grill and dining area, sitting area with mountain view, and water fan for hot days.
  • Ideal for a couple, can accommodate up to four guests
  • Air-conditioned bedroom with a double bed.
  • Air-conditioned living room with two sofa-beds
  • Private bathroom and shower
  • Electrical sockets
  • Fresh bed linens, towels and soaps.
Group Accommodations

The Camplodge offers 4 wooden cabins tailored for groups, two of which accommodate up to 15 guests and two which accommodate up to 20 guests.

  • Quality mattresses
  • 2 air conditioners in each cabin
  • Electrical outlets
Wooden Cabins

The Camplodge offers two wooden cabins equipped with beds, with the option of adding mattresses for additional guests. One cabin has two beds and the other, four beds.

  • Beds equipped with quality mattresses
  • Air conditioner in each cabin
  • Bed linens, towels and shower soap