Ras Mohammed National Park sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba. Declared in 1983, it was Egypt's first national park and remains one of the most famous diving areas in the Red Sea.
What to see
- Coral reefs: walls and reefs with dense coral and fish life, including the well-known Shark and Yolanda reefs.
- Beaches and lookouts: sandy bays and viewpoints over the meeting point of the two gulfs.
- Mangroves: one of the northernmost mangrove areas in the Red Sea.
How to visit
Most visitors join a boat trip from Sharm El Sheikh for snorkeling, or a diving boat if they are certified divers. It is also possible to enter by road with a guide or a car. The park charges an entrance fee and sets opening hours, which can change, so confirm them before you go. Bring your passport, as there is a checkpoint on the way.
Protect the reef
- Do not touch, stand on or collect coral or shells.
- Do not feed the fish.
- Use reef-safe sun protection or a rash guard.
- Take all your rubbish with you.
Best time to go
The park can be visited all year. The sea is calmer in the morning, and water is warmest from late summer to autumn.
