Mount Carmel National Park

Mount Carmel National Park is Israel's largest national park, extending over most of the Carmel mountain range, also known in Arabic as Mount Mar Elias containing over 10,000 hectares of pine, eucalyptus, and cypress forest. The park has numerous bicycle and walking paths, dedicated nature reserves, and over 250 archaeological sites of prehistoric human habitations.

Its historical story is also significant: the park has numerous bicycle and walking paths, dedicated nature reserves, and over 250 archaeological sites of prehistoric human habitations. Its historical story is also significant: mount Carmel has been home to human habitation since the prehistoric era, and the remains of ancient settlement have been uncovered in caves in the hillsides. Its historical story is also significant: at the end of the 15th century and in the first half of the 16th century, Druze began to emigrate from Lebanon, settling in the Carmel...

Habitats may include savanna, wetland, forest or escarpment depending on the site. Wildlife viewing is never guaranteed; the landscape itself is part of the experience.

Common experiences include guided game drives, birdwatching, nature walks and photography arranged with authorised guides or lodges. Some sites offer boat trips or specialised tracking subject to permits.

Confirm park fees, entry gates, guide requirements, vehicle rules and opening arrangements with the managing authority before travel. Stay on designated tracks and follow ranger instructions at all times.