National Park & Nature
Ras Mohammed National Park
📍 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Egypt
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- About 1 day
- Opening Hours
- Generally open during daylight hours; check current timings with park authorities.
- Ticket Price
- A national park entry fee applies; prices are set officially, so verify before visiting.
- Address
- Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
- Coordinates
- 27.7300, 34.2500
Introduction
Ras Mohammed National Park protects the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba. Nutrient-rich currents feed dazzling reefs among the world's finest, while inland lie quake fissures, salt lakes and mangroves—a full day of Red Sea wonder.
✨ Highlights
1
Coral Gardens
Layered hard and soft corals form gardens of extraordinary colour and density, superb for divers and snorkellers alike.
2
Legendary Dive Sites
Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are famed for currents, pelagic schools and scattered wreck cargo, a true pilgrimage for divers.
3
Quake Fissures
Cracked gypsum earth and eerie blue salt lakes create a surreal desert landscape just steps from the sea.
4
Headland Views
From the southern cliffs the two gulfs meet in bands of turquoise and deep blue, glorious at sunset.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration：About 1 day
→Opening Hours：Generally open during daylight hours; check current timings with park authorities.
→Ticket Information：A national park entry fee applies; prices are set officially, so verify before visiting.
→Transportation：About 30 minutes from Sharm El Sheikh by car, or join a full-day boat excursion.
💡 Tips
• There are no shops or restaurants inside the park; bring food, plenty of water and take all litter out.
• Dive with a licensed operator; sites here can have strong currents, so follow your guide's briefing closely.
• A park entry fee applies and some zones may close temporarily—check before you go.
• The desert sun is intense: wear light long sleeves, a hat and plenty of sunscreen.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Ras Mohammed National Park?
Generally open during daylight hours; check current timings with park authorities.
How much is the admission for Ras Mohammed National Park?
A national park entry fee applies; prices are set officially, so verify before visiting.
Any practical tips for visiting Ras Mohammed National Park?
There are no shops or restaurants inside the park; bring food, plenty of water and take all litter out. Dive with a licensed operator; sites here can have strong currents, so follow your guide's briefing closely.
How long should I spend at Ras Mohammed National Park?
A typical visit takes About 1 day.
Information compiled from public sources; opening hours and schedules may change, please verify with official sources.
