sharm el sheikh
5 hours

ras mohamed reserve by bus

Overview

Ras Mohammed is a national park and nature reserve located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, near the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh. It is known

for its stunning natural beauty, rich marine life, and coral reefs, making it a popular destination for snorkeling, diving, and ecotourism

The park covers both land and marine areas, offering a variety of landscapes such as rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, mangrove forests, and desert plains. Underwater in

Ras Mohammed are some of the most vibrant coral reefs in the world, home to a variety of marine species, including tropical fish, dolphins, and sea turtles. It is also

famous for its crystal clear waters and variety of underwater life, which attracts divers from all over the world

In addition to marine life, the park is famous for natural wonders such as salt lakes and tectonic cracks formed by earthquakes. Ras Mohammed is a protected area,

so there are strict environmental conservation rules in place to protect the natural wealth of the region

pick up time at : 08:00 (depending on the location of the hotel)

Arrive at the diving center where you can rent snorkeling equipment

The first stop is at the Gate of Allah. According to the creator, the installed blocks symbolize the name of Allah

The next stop is the mangroves. These are unique plants that can grow in salt water, desalination it for their needs

The third point of the route will be the Lake of Wishes. This is a small salt lake, where the concentration of salt is even higher than in the sea. Nearby you can

notice cracks in the ground that appeared after earthquakes and filled with salt water

The last stop is by the sea, where you can swim. Reefs and corals are right off the shore, so you don't have to swim far

Remember: Swimming on the reef is only allowed in a life jacket



Highlights
  • The Gate of Allah

  • Mangroves

  • Lake of Wishes

  • cracks formed by an earthquake

  • swimming on a coral reef near the shore

Basic Information
Duration:
5 hours
Departure Time:
09:00
Return Time:
14:00
Included:
  • transfer

  • English-speaking guide

  • Entrance ticket to the territory of the reserve

Not Included:
  • Rent snorkeling equipment in the center Mask ($4), fins ($4), vest ($4)

  • Drinks

Items To Bring
  • Passport photo on the phone

  • Towel, swimsuit, sunscreen and glasses

  • Headdress

Tour Program

  • Allah's Gate

  • Mangroves

  • Wishing Lake

  • Earthquake cracks

  • swimming on a coral reef off the shore

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