Ras Mohamed National Park Guide

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Ras Mohamed National Park – Sharm El Sheikh

Ras Mohamed National Park Guide

Ras Mohamed National Park

Overview

Ras Mohamed National Park in Sharm El Sheikh is Egypt’s first national park, established in 1983 at the southernmost tip of Sinai where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a living sanctuary that combines desert, sea, coral reefs, and mangroves in one destination. With more than 220 coral species, over 1,000 fish species, salt lakes, cliffs, and pink-tinged beaches, the park offers biodiversity and natural beauty that has made it one of the most famous eco-tourism sites in the Red Sea. Easily reached in 30 minutes from Sharm El Sheikh, it is ideal for half-day or full-day trips, whether by car, bus, jeep, or boat. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling, diving, hiking, birdwatching, photography, or simply relaxing by the water.

Ras Mohamed National Park Guide

Highlights

  • Marine Biodiversity: More than 220 coral species and 1,000+ fish species, turtles, reef sharks, dolphins, and rays.
  • Snorkeling & Diving: Famous sites such as Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef with shipwreck cargo, Marsa Bareika for beginners, and Ras Ghozlani for advanced divers.
  • Terrestrial Attractions: Mangrove forests, Magic Lake with healing minerals, desert cliffs, earthquake cracks, and panoramic viewpoints.
  • Flora & Fauna: Tamarisk and acacia shrubs, seagrass meadows, desert foxes, gazelles, herons, gulls, ospreys, storks, and butterflies.
  • Activities: Hiking desert trails, birdwatching, swimming in the salt lake, photography at sunrise or sunset, night dives with bioluminescent creatures.
  • Culture & Traditions: Encounters with Bedouin locals offering crafts, food, and stories tied to Sinai’s heritage.
  • Visitor Facilities: Entrance areas with shaded spots, bathrooms, and signs, plus affordable fees for snorkeling and diving trips.

  • Entrance to Ras Mohamed National Park with access to beaches, trails, reefs, and lagoons
  • Guided tours by jeep, boat, or group buses from Sharm El Sheikh (30 minutes away)
  • Snorkeling and diving tours to Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, Jackfish Alley, or Marsa Bareika
  • Birdwatching at mangrove channels, with sightings of herons, gulls, ospreys, and migratory birds
  • Photography opportunities: coral coves, cliffs, salt lakes, sunrise and sunset landscapes
  • Cultural experiences: Bedouin crafts, stories, or meals offered around the park
  • Combo packages available: hotel pickup, lunch, diving/snorkeling gear, or eco-certified tours
  • Camping in designated areas with permits for stargazing nights by the Red Sea
  • Personal items: water, food, sunscreen, hat, ID, and snorkeling gear (if not included in package)
  • Insurance for diving, snorkeling, or adventure activities
  • Restaurants or cafés inside the park (only food trucks or nearby cafés available)
  • Refunds for cancellations (depend on tour operator policy)
  • Extra costs: professional underwater photography or GoPro video packages
  • Heavy meals before snorkeling or diving (not advised for comfort)
  • Non-eco practices: fishing, feeding fish, taking shells, or littering (strictly prohibited)
  • Accommodation inside the park (only camping with permits; no hotels or lodges available)

3- 5 hours

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