About this glamping stay
By DeadSea.com Editorial Team
Tranquilo Dead Sea Glamping is a tent-based stay inside Kibbutz Mitzpe Shalem, with five distinct booking choices: family safari tents, double safari tents, Lotus tents, Luna tents, and a pitch area for guests bringing their own tents. Choose it for air-conditioned tent accommodation, outdoor cooking, shared camp facilities, and a social setting. Do not expect private bathrooms or a conventional hotel room.
The most important decision is the tent category. Safari tents have their own simple cooking setup, private yard, barbecue, and seasonal private wading pool. Lotus and Luna tents use the shared kitchen and shared seasonal wading pool. Every category uses public toilets and showers.
At a glance
| Location | Kibbutz Mitzpe Shalem on Israel's northern Dead Sea side |
| Choices | 3 family safari tents, 2 double safari tents, 5 Lotus tents, 3 Luna tents, and private-tent pitches |
| Bathrooms | Shared public toilets and showers for every current category |
| Cooking | Private basic setup in safari tents; shared kitchen for Lotus, Luna, and camping guests |
| Water play | Private seasonal wading pool at safari tents; shared seasonal wading pool for other tent areas |
| Best for | Couples, families, friends, and groups comfortable with camp-style facilities |
| Main trade-off | The tent can be air-conditioned and furnished, but the bathroom remains shared |
Amenities
Air conditioning
Shared Kitchen
Outdoor Seating
Suitable for Events
WIFI
PARKING
Five ways to stay
The three family safari tents sleep up to five. Each has a double bed, a sofa opening into a double bed, and an added mattress for the fifth guest. Bedding, blankets, pillows, towels, air conditioning, espresso machine, kettle, refrigerator, sink, electric hob, private yard, seating, barbecue, and seasonal private wading pool are listed.
The two double safari tents sleep up to two and use a double bed. Their setup is similar: air conditioning, bedding, towels, espresso machine, kettle, refrigerator, sink, electric hob, yard, seating, barbecue, and seasonal private wading pool. They are the strongest fit for a couple that wants more private outdoor space but accepts a shared bathroom.
Five Lotus tents sleep up to eight on mattresses. They include air conditioning, bedding, towels, soap, and access to a shared shaded seating area, kitchen, toilets, showers, and seasonal wading pool. This is a group-oriented setup rather than a room with a conventional bed.
Three Luna tents sleep up to four, using a queen bed and as many as two added mattresses. They include air conditioning, bedding, towels, and the same shared kitchen, toilets, showers, seating, and seasonal wading-pool arrangement. They provide a middle ground between the mattress-only Lotus tent and the better-equipped safari tent.
The camping area is for guests who bring and pitch their own tents. It has shaded areas, picnic tables, seating, a shared kitchen, toilets, and showers. Mattresses can be rented on site. Dogs are permitted only in this private-tent area and must remain on a leash without disturbing other guests.
Shared bathrooms and kitchens are part of the stay
No current category has a private toilet or shower. Travelers who need an ensuite bathroom should choose another property. Before booking, ask about the walking route from the selected tent to the bathroom block, lighting after dark, step-free access, shower partitions, hot-water availability, and how often the shared facilities are serviced.
Safari tents provide a sink, refrigerator, kettle, electric hob, and barbecue. Lotus, Luna, and private-tent guests use a shared kitchen with refrigerators, sinks, electric hobs, microwave, and kettle. The property tells guests to bring their own cooking and eating utensils, so pack plates, cups, cutlery, a pan, a pot, preparation tools, and food-storage containers for the planned meals.
Gas stoves are not allowed. Barbecues and fires are permitted only in designated areas. That restriction matters because a camping setup does not give guests permission to cook anywhere beside the tent.
Cafe, meals, and seasonal water options
Meals are not included in the standard accommodation price. Tranquilo has an on-site cafe serving food, but its menu, prices, and operating hours can change. Check the dates before relying on it for every meal, particularly on a late arrival or Saturday afternoon.
The private pools beside the safari tents are small seasonal wading pools, not full swimming pools. Lotus, Luna, and camping guests share a separate seasonal wading pool. Families should confirm operating dates, supervision rules, depth, and whether the selected tent has private or shared use.
Tranquilo is also marketed for groups and events. That can be useful for a celebration, workshop, or gathering, but independent guests should ask whether an event is scheduled during their stay and what quiet rules apply. The property prohibits music and excessive noise in the accommodation area, yet the social character remains different from an isolated cabin.
Location, beach planning, and touring
The site is inside Kibbutz Mitzpe Shalem, between the Darga and Hatzatzon stream areas. It overlooks the wider Dead Sea landscape, but it is not a beachfront glamping camp. Choose an approved bathing beach separately and check its current access, hours, lifeguard service, road conditions, and admission rules.
The Israel camping guide helps compare tent pitches, furnished tents, shared facilities, and beach access. The broader Dead Sea camps and glamping guide is useful when a private bathroom, closer shore access, or a different group atmosphere changes the choice.
Qumran National Park and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve are separate destinations with their own gates and schedules. Save the exact entrance and check current hours, road conditions, heat, and flood risk before setting out.
Value and traveler fit
Compare the complete cost of the exact tent, including occupancy, cot, meals, cooking equipment, mattress rental, seasonal water facilities, and cancellation conditions. A safari tent costs more for the private yard and cooking station; a Lotus tent can make sense for a larger group that is comfortable sleeping on mattresses.
Choose Tranquilo for furnished camping, air conditioning, outdoor cooking, a cafe, and flexible group sizes. Look elsewhere if an ensuite bathroom, full swimming pool, direct beach, hotel restaurant, daily housekeeping, or guaranteed quiet from neighboring groups is essential.
Amenities in detail
- Three family safari tents for up to five guests each
- Two double safari tents for up to two guests each
- Five Lotus tents for up to eight guests each
- Three Luna tents for up to four guests each
- Private-tent camping area
- Air conditioning in all furnished tents
- Bedding and towels in furnished tents
- Private yards at safari tents
- Seasonal private wading pools at safari tents
- Shared seasonal wading pool for Lotus, Luna, and camping areas
- Shared public toilets
- Shared public showers
- Sink and electric hob in safari tents
- Refrigerator, kettle, and espresso machine in safari tents
- Barbecue at safari tents
- Shared kitchen with refrigerators and sinks
- Shared electric hobs, microwave, and kettle
- Shaded seating and picnic areas
- Mattress rental for private-tent campers
- Designated barbecue and fire areas
- On-site cafe
- Wi-Fi throughout the camp
- Kibbutz grocery store nearby
- Children’s playgrounds and sports courts in the kibbutz
- Group and event accommodation
- Dogs allowed only in the private-tent camping area
- Parking
Pros and cons
Pros
- Five distinct choices for couples, families, groups, and private-tent campers
- Air conditioning, bedding, cooking facilities, and Wi-Fi reduce camping preparation
- Safari tents add a private yard, barbecue, and seasonal private wading pool
Cons
- Every accommodation category uses shared public toilets and showers
- Guests need to bring their own cooking and eating utensils
- Group and event use can make the atmosphere more social than secluded
Air conditioning
Shared Kitchen
Outdoor Seating
Suitable for Events
WIFI
PARKING
Location and Surroundings
Tranquilo is inside Kibbutz Mitzpe Shalem on Israel’s northern Dead Sea side. Use the full property name for navigation; do not navigate only to “Mitzpe Shalem” or “Metsoke Dragot.” Confirm the gate, reception point, parking instructions, and arrival time before driving into the kibbutz.
The camp is a touring base rather than a beach property. Select an approved beach and attraction entrance separately, then check current opening, weather, road, and flood information. The surrounding desert setting also makes sun protection, drinking water, closed shoes, and an after-dark light practical items for the stay.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tranquilo tents have private bathrooms?
No. Family and double safari tents, Lotus tents, Luna tents, and the private camping area all use public toilets and showers. Ask about the route, lighting, step-free access, hot water, and servicing schedule if shared facilities affect your decision. Travelers requiring an ensuite bathroom should choose another property.
Which Tranquilo tent is best for a family?
The family safari tent sleeps up to five and includes a double bed, sofa bed, added mattress, private yard, simple cooking setup, barbecue, and seasonal private wading pool. Larger families or groups can consider a Lotus tent for up to eight, but everyone sleeps on mattresses and uses shared kitchen facilities.
What should I bring for cooking at Tranquilo?
Bring cooking and eating utensils even when the selected category includes a kitchen or hob. Pack plates, cups, cutlery, a pot, a pan, preparation tools, and storage containers suited to the planned meals. Gas stoves are prohibited, and fires or barbecues may be used only in designated areas.
Is breakfast included at Tranquilo Glamping?
Meals are not included in the standard accommodation price. An on-site cafe serves food, but menu items, prices, and hours can change. Confirm operation for the stay dates and bring a backup meal plan, especially if arriving late, staying over Saturday, or managing a dietary restriction.
Can I bring a dog to Tranquilo?
Dogs are allowed only when guests stay in their own tent in the private camping area. They must remain on a leash and must not disturb other guests. Dogs are not permitted in the family safari, double safari, Lotus, or Luna tents, so confirm the reservation category before traveling.
Does Tranquilo have a swimming pool or beach?
The camp has small seasonal wading pools, not a full swimming pool. Safari tents have a private wading pool, while Lotus, Luna, and camping guests use a shared one when operating. Tranquilo is not beachfront, so choose an approved Dead Sea bathing area separately and check current access and lifeguard hours.
