Ras Mohamed by bus VIP trip full day from Sharm El Sheikh

Ras Mohamed by bus VIP trip full day from Sharm El Sheikh

Ras Mohamed National Park is the pride of Egypt for many reasons. Firstly, this is Egypt’s first National Park (opened in 1983), secondly, its unique location: between the Gulf of Suez in the west and the Gulf of Aqaba in the east, thirdly, the southern part of the reserve is among the TOP 10 best in the world beaches for snorkeling and diving. In addition, there are the Gates of Allah, wild mangroves and their fauna, the incredibly beautiful and very salty “Lake of Desires,” wild coral reefs, earth faults (reaching 6 meters in length and 10 meters in depth) as a result of earthquakes. You can see all this, and even more, thanks to the program of our excursion “Ras Mohammed by bus VIP trip full day from Sharm El Sheikh”.

The phrase “Ras Mohamed” is translated from Arabic as “head of Mohamed.” But why does the reserve have this name? Muhamad was the last prophet sent by God to Earth, who wrote God’s last confession, that is, the Koran, and if you look at the map from above, the contours of the reserve outline the contours of the prophet’s head. That is why it bears such a name. Wildlife and unique landscapes make this place very attractive to tourists. Animal species such as gazelles, foxes, many reptiles and white storks are still preserved here. This is all thanks to mangrove trees – because they provide an opportunity for birds to hatch their chicks. It is worth adding that not only land flora and fauna are developed in the reserve – more than a thousand species of fish, corals under water, of which there are up to 150 species, and naturally elevated corals above sea level, which are up to 2 billion years old – also make the reserve famous. And you can see all this with your own eyes! In addition, a person of any age (from 0 to 100 years) can visit the reserve with us, because our program allows people of all age categories to do this!

Dear Tourist Note that The minimum number of people for booking is 4

Program “Ras Mohamed by bus VIP trip full day from Sharm El Sheikh”:

– Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh                                                    

Around 08:30 in the morning (we will inform you about the exact time after booking the tour), our representative will pick you up by transfer near the gate of your hotel. Then, we will stop at an equipped diving center to rent the equipment you need (optional, for an additional fee): masks, life jackets, thermal suits, fins. The road to the reserve takes on average 30-40 minutes and is 12 km.

– Reef Yolanda

After entering the reserve, the first stop will be snorkeling (snorkeling) at Yolanda Reef – one of the TOP 10 best reefs in the world for diving. He received this title due to the fact that in this place the streams of the Suez and Aqaba Gulfs meet, which carry with them a huge variety of plankton, which actually attracts schools of pelagic and reef fish. Also, Yolanda Reef and Shark Reef are the top of one underwater coral mountain, separated from the mainland by a shallow strait. Therefore, they are in close proximity to each other, and while sailing you will be able to see the beauty of both of these reefs, included in the TOP 10 best reefs in the world. The first stop will take up to 1.5 hours.

– Climbing to the top and telescope in Ras Mohammed National Park

After snorkeling at Yolanda Reef, you will go on a short climb up the steps to the top to see Ras Mohammed National Park and mangroves from above, take amazing photos and look through the free telescope located there, in which you will be able to see one of the highest areas of Sharm El Sheikh – Hadoba.

– Mangroves in Ras Mohammed National Park

After our short climb, we will go to the mangrove groves (please note – not mango groves!). Mangrove trees grow in the tidal zone of sea coasts and river mouths in places protected from waves by coral reefs. Their peculiarity is that they have adapted to growing in salt water, to the constant ebb and flow of tides, and to the lack of oxygen in the soil. But the most interesting thing is that since they desalinate water, salt accumulates in tissues (roots, trunks and leaves – the latter subsequently fall off), and leaves dotted with salt crystals can be seen with the naked eye.

Dear tourists, we kindly request: since we take care of nature, all flora and all fauna – you cannot touch mangroves with your hands or step on them, because this provokes their death. Thank you, we hope for your understanding.

– Faults in the earth’s crust after an earthquake

After the mangroves, our guide will show you the natural geological faults of the earth, formed as a result of a powerful earthquake that occurred millions of years ago. Scientists agree that the earthquake was over 7 points, since it formed cracks up to 10 meters deep. Another interesting fact is that the cracks are filled with sea water, which no longer has direct access to the sea after the earthquake.

– Lake of Wishes Ras Mohammed

One of our most important stops will be at the “Lake of Wishes”. “Lake of Wishes” is a kind of salty spring, similar in composition to the water of the Dead Sea, which also has healing properties, such as healing wounds or treating skin diseases. Even on the hottest day, the water in the lake remains cooler than in the sea. But why? The fact is that at the bottom of the lake there are gushing salty springs. And it doesn’t have this name “Lake of Wishes” by chance, because according to legend, if you plunge headlong into the lake three times and make your most cherished wish, it will definitely come true. Against the background of the lake you can see a part of the mountain, the shape of which to some resembles the head of a lion, and to others the head of a dragon – this is the guardian of the lake. He guarded the lake for many centuries, as a result of which he turned into stone.

You can swim in the lake if you wish; a stop here will take up to 30 minutes.

– Marsa Ghozlani Beach Ras Mohammed

Marsa Gozlani Beach is one of the most visited places among people who enjoy snorkeling. An easy entry into the sea, the reef, which consists of a shallow plain and ends with a drop into the depths, is a very convenient place to enjoy the beauty of the underwater reserve. Marsa Gozlani borders the northern shore of the bay and stretches to the east for more than 500 meters. The permanent residents of the reef are: surgeon fish, parrot fish, Picasso fish and butterfly fish.

– Lunch at Gozlani Beach

You will enjoy a delicious lunch and then head to our last stop – Allah’s Gate.

– Gate of Allah in Ras Mohammed

Our last stop before returning will be the Gate of Allah – this is a huge stone monument erected after the end of the six-day Arab-Israeli war, when Egypt regained the temporarily occupied Sinai Peninsula, including the Ras Mohammed nature reserve. The monument symbolizes the coming of peace, and if you look at it from the Egyptian side, you can read the word “Allah” in Arabic, and if you look at the gate from the Israeli side, you can see the same thing written in Hebrew.

– Return back to your hotel

After such a wonderful day, we begin our return home to Sharm El Sheikh, to your hotel. You will arrive at the hotel approximately at 16:00.

The program is designed so that you enjoy yourself as much as possible and are minimally tired.

• This full-day VIP excursion combines snorkeling, sightseeing, swimming, and nature exploration within Ras Mohamed National Park.

• Snorkeling equipment, including masks, fins, life jackets, and thermal suits, can be rented before entering the reserve for an additional fee.

• Guests will have two separate swimming and snorkeling opportunities at Yolanda Reef and Marsa Ghozlani Beach.

• Swimming in the Lake of Wishes is optional and subject to personal preference during the designated stop.

• To help preserve the reserve's fragile ecosystem, touching or stepping on mangrove trees and coral formations is strictly prohibited.

• The program includes light walking, stair climbing to a panoramic viewpoint, and several photo stops, making comfortable footwear highly recommended.