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Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed National Park is located approximately 25 km southwest of Sharm El Sheikh and is easily accessible by car. Organized excursions are available through various tour operators or you can easily explore the park on your own. First declared a National Marine Park in 1988 it now occupies a total of 829 sq km of land and sea. The actual headland of Ras Mohammed is located 30 km south of Sharm el Sheikh on the road to El Tor. The park is home to a variety of stunning geological features both underwater and on land including uplifted coral reefs, alluvial plains, wadis, granite and Sandstone Mountains, soft sand dunes and to many animals including: foxes, gazelles, lizards, and ibexes. The park holds one of the most northerly located Mangrove tree outcropping which a valuable breeding area and habitat for both migrating and resident birds such as the white stork or raptor.
Nabq
Nabq, located to the north of Sharm El Sheikh, is famous for its sand dunes found at the mouth of Wadi Kid and the largest mangrove tree standing on the Gulf of Aqaba. Coral reefs in Nabq are extremely rich. Visibility is often poor due to fine sediments washing out of the mangrove area but this doesn’t detract from the beauty and diversity of the reefs. At Shoura al Manquata and Nakhlet el Tal excellent reefs can be dived with easy access.
Abu Galum
Abu Galum is said to be the most picturesque park in the country. High mountains, narrow sinuous wadis (valleys), freshwater springs, coastal sand dunes and raised fossil coral reefs give shelter to 165 plant species. Although the park is not easily accessible, Bedouin guides and camels can be hired when requests and arrangements are made at the Ranger house located at the mouth of Wadi Rasasah. A visitor centre will be located at the northern boundary of the park, where information on dive sites will be available.