October 25, 2010 / 17 Cheshvan 5771

DESERT QUEEN 2010

WOMEN FROM AROUND THE WORLD

ON A JEEP JOURNEY TO DISCOVER ANOTHER ISRAEL

27 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER

Dozens of women from Israel and around the world will participate in the third annual women-only Desert Queen jeep expedition through Israel’s desert landscape (27 October to 2 November 2010). Desert Queen 2010 combines a competitive outdoor adventure and 4WD driving expedition with personal empowerment – and the opportunity to experience the sheer beauty of Israel’s deserts and the warmth of its people. 

This year’s seven-day journey will take place in the desert terrains of Israel’s southern region, including Mitzpe Ramon, Nahal Barak and Moa, with an orientation day on 26 October. In addition to the traditional jeep and outdoor adventure, Desert Queen 2010 will also include special features, for example, a unique desert-based ecological project. The final route will be kept confidential by the organizers with details only revealed to the participants on a day-to-day basis.

Desert Queen, which includes hiking, self-exploration, teamwork and sleeping under the stars, is based on a 4x4 jeep convoy in which the female team members (3-4 per jeep) drive through challenging terrain and are put to the test as individuals and as a team.

Organized by the Jewish Agency for Israel and Geographical Tours with the cooperation of the Tourism Ministry, the Israeli jeep expedition is a sister project of international Desert Queen journeys.

Journalists are invited to cover:

·        Orientation day at Ben Shemen Forest with the participation of MK Tzipi Livni on 26.10.10 at 10:00

·        Opening ceremony at the start of the expedition, Ramat Avishor near Beit Guvrin, 27 October at 10:00

·        To join the group on any day of the expedition

For more information, please contact Yifat Yeger at 054 2270506 or  yeger953@netvision.net.il