The Visitor Centre at Ras Mohammed is of very high quality, and some time spent there will greatly enhance your visit to the area – as well as being a great source of information.
The coral reefs at Ras Mohammed are recognized internationally as being among the best in the world, thanks to the National Park’s protected status, which has forbidden development of the area in order to protect the ecosystem of the reefs and the desert of the Ras Mohammed peninsula. Although very different, the desert areas and undersea world are part of a single ecosystem, dependent on each other in order to survive and flourish. You can see the full regulations at the Park, but most of it is common sense – respect your natural surroundings, and don’t take anything or leave anything behind. Ras Mohammed offers the closest tropical waters to Europe, only a few hours flying time from anywhere on the continent. Despite what many people think of when they imagine a desert as a barren wilderness, the desert areas of Ras Mohammed are rich with a wide variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. Vegetation is also rich in some parts, including a mangrove forest, and exotic and interesting plants which have evolved over millions of years to live in the harsh desert conditions. Excursions with experienced guides will let you discover the hidden wonder of the desert. International marine biologists, seasoned scuba divers, and even Egyptians
themselves consider Ras Mohammed a place which must be seen to be believed.
* For your own security, you are required to carry your passport while in this area.
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EASY TRAVEL
Dive sites at Ras Mohammed can be accessed from live-aboard or local cruises from Sharm el-Sheikh or Na’ama Bay. Some can even be reached by swimming out from the shore. It is important to choose guided dives, whose experienced dive leaders will not only ensure the safety of visitors in the water, but take care not to disturb the protected marine environment.
EASY TRAVEL in Ras Mohammed
Dive sites at Ras Mohammed can be accessed from live-aboard or local cruises from Sharm el-Sheikh or Na’ama Bay. Some can even be reached by swimming out from the shore. It is important to choose guided dives, whose experienced dive leaders will not only ensure the safety of visitors in the water, but take care not to disturb the protected marine environment.
DID YOU KNOW
The Visitor Centre at Ras Mohammed is of very high quality, and some time spent there will greatly enhance your visit to the area – as well as being a great source of information. The coral reefs at Ras Mohammed are recognized internationally as being among the best in the world, thanks to the National Park’s protected status, which has forbidden development of the area in order to protect the ecosystem of the reefs and the desert of the Ras Mohammed peninsula. Although very different, the desert areas and undersea world are part of a single ecosystem, dependent on each other in order to survive and flourish. You can see the full regulations at the Park, but most of it is common sense – respect your natural surroundings, and don’t take anything or leave anything behind. Ras Mohammed offers the closest tropical waters to Europe, only a few hours flying time from anywhere on the continent. Despite what many people think of when they imagine a desert as a barren wilderness, the desert areas of Ras Mohammed are rich with a wide variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. Vegetation is also rich in some parts, including a mangrove forest, and exotic and interesting plants which have evolved over millions of years to live in the harsh desert conditions. Excursions with experienced guides will let you discover the hidden wonder of the desert. International marine biologists, seasoned scuba divers, and even Egyptians themselves consider Ras Mohammed a place which must be seen to be believed.
* For your own security, you are required to carry your passport while in this area.
* For your own security, you are required to carry your passport while in this area.
don’t miss in Ras Mohammed
Dive sites at excitingly named places such as Anemone City, Shark Observatory, Eel Garden, Jackfish Alley, and The Alternatives. Some areas are suitable for snorkelling and novice divers, with others being better suited for intermediate or experienced divers. Diving schools and cruise operators will advise visitors on the most suitable dives for their level of experience.
On land, exploration of the desert is possible, and can include visits to traditional Bedouin settlements to whom the area is an ancestral homeland.
Key Places in Ras Mohammed
Diving is of course a big attraction to Ras Mohammed, not least because of the unique nature of this peninsula. For those keen to concentrate on exploring the underwater world, dive cruises are ideal, and will take you to the best spots in Ras Mohammed and the surrounding area.
The principal Ras Mohammed dives are Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, two twin coral reefs extending for hundreds of metres below the water’s surface. These are advanced dive sites, and recommended for experienced divers, who will be rewarded for the challenge with a simply amazing range of discoveries. Shark Reef, as the name suggests, is home to hammerheads, grey tipped and white tipped sharks, and many other open sea fish, including barracudas and huge tuna. There are also areas densely populated with anemones, along with the clownfish who dwell amongst them. Yolanda Reef was named after the shipwreck of freighter The Yolanda, part of which is still divable to this day. Scattered containers from the vessel have deposited interesting diving discoveries.
The principal Ras Mohammed dives are Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, two twin coral reefs extending for hundreds of metres below the water’s surface. These are advanced dive sites, and recommended for experienced divers, who will be rewarded for the challenge with a simply amazing range of discoveries. Shark Reef, as the name suggests, is home to hammerheads, grey tipped and white tipped sharks, and many other open sea fish, including barracudas and huge tuna. There are also areas densely populated with anemones, along with the clownfish who dwell amongst them. Yolanda Reef was named after the shipwreck of freighter The Yolanda, part of which is still divable to this day. Scattered containers from the vessel have deposited interesting diving discoveries.