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