Ras Mohamed National Park | National Parks Sharm El Sheikh Holiday Guide

Ras Mohamed, the extreme tip of the Sinai, has every right to be considered one of the finest dives of the world. Because of its geographic position, the Ras Mohamed peninsula is a privilege area. Mainly because of the powerful streams and currents that bring large quantities of planktons and other food that give rise to an extraordinary growth of stony and soft corals and attract large schools of both reef and pelagic marine fauna.

Given the great abundance of food, barracuda, jackfish, tuna and sharks swarm in these waters, offering divers the chance to make extremely interesting and exciting dives.

Coral reef ecosystems found in the National Park are recognized internationally as among the world's best. This recognition is based primarily on the diversity of flora and fauna , clear, warm water devoid of pollutants, their proximity to shorelines and their spectacular vertical profile. The reef exists as an explosion of color and life in stark contrast to seemingly barren desert adjacent to it. In reality the desert is rich in fauna, mainly nocturnal. These ecosystems are intrinsically linked and managed as a single unit.

Ras Mohamed Sharks Reef Terrestrial areas in the National Park are stark contrast to the exuberance of colour and life seen on the coral reef. Seemingly devoid of visible life, they are in fact homes to the desert fox, Nubian Ibex(in the mountain areas), numerous small mammal species, reptiles and insects. Most of this fauna is difficult to see given their nocturnal habits. Fox are often seen in the vicinity of the Main and Yolanda Beaches. They are harmless if approached with care, they should not be fed but can be provided with water. Fox cubes can be seen at sunset during late spring. All other wildlife should not be approached.
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