Located near the Dead Sea, the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve is supposed to be the same place where David (i.e. of David & Goliath fame, King of Israel, etc.) hid from the crazed and vengeful King Saul. "In the wilderness of Ein-Gedi, Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel to search for David upon the rocks of the wild goats." (1 Samuel 24:1-3) This biblical reference, is probably why the hidden waterful was named "David's Waterfall".
In addition to stunning waterfall, this oasis in the desert is home to tons of different plants, birds, and animals. During the Spring and Fall migration periods, over 200 additional bird species stop off at Ein Gedi to hang out for a spell.
Kibbutz Ein Gedi, which is located close-by has an abundance of natural spring waters, which allows them to grow a lot of out-of-season produce. The kibbutz also has an extensive botanical garden, that is about 25 acres in size. The botanical garden receives many visitors because of it's 900 plant species that come from all over the world. Gee, it almost sounds like a mini "Garden of Eden" doesn't it?
