Wadi El Gemal National Park is considered one of Egypt’s important national parks and one of the most important tourist places in Egypt.
The area of the reserve is 7,450 square kilometers divided into 4,770 square kilometers of land, and 2,100 square kilometers of marine area.
The marine area of the reserve is characterized by approximately 450 species of coral reef and over 1,200 species of fish.
According to studies, 17% of marine animal life is an indigenous species to the Red Sea environment, along with several types of seaweed.
The reserve, which is considered a tourist attraction in Marsa Alam, which is worth visiting, includes 5 islands, which are home to nearly 13 species of birds.
The reserve was established in 2003 AD, and it hosts dug cows, green turtles, Dorcas gazelle, Nubian caribou and other various animals.
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Activities you can do
• You and your family can wander around the reserve to get to know its nature. There is no harm in taking some memorial photos of its plant and animal life.
• You can also participate in one of the safari tours or Quad grades to enjoy watching and taking memorial photos of the largest possible area of the reserve.
• The reserve also embraces some Ptolemaic and Romen ruins, and some ruins dating back to ancient Egypt, which you must visit.
• Do not forget to note the vegetation cover of the reserve, which is considered the most diverse of the protected areas subject to the same climatic and external conditions.
• Then you can go through the distinguished visitor center building in Wadi El Gamal Reserve, Marsa Alam, to rest a little, and inquire about what you want to know.
• You can also enjoy an exciting tour on bicycles, which is one of the most favorite sports for most visitors to the reserve.
• You will see many wonderful species of birds inhabiting the reserve, some of which are very rare wild birds.
• You must take some pictures of the animals that live in the Wadi El Gamal Reserve in Marsa Alam and in particular the camels.
• You must also enjoy a cruise in the Red Sea, where you can practice diving and snorkeling to see coral reefs.
• The Wadi El Gammal Reserve skyline is characterized by unrivaled beauty during the night, where you can participate in the camping groups that are constantly organized to observe the stars.
Working hours in Wadi El Gamal Reserve, Marsa Alam
Everyday from 6 am to 5:30 pm.
Free admission.
Hotels near Wadi El Gamal Reserve, Marsa Alam
Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort is one of the best 5-star hotels in Egypt, about 100 kilometers from Wadi El Gamal Reserve in Marsa Alam.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and the views are great, the staff is very courteous and very professional, the food is delicious and varied, the rooms are comfortable, and the services and facilities are very excellent.
Royal Brayka Beach Resort is one of the best 5-star Marsa Alam hotels, and it is 75 km from Wadi El Gamal Reserve in Marsa Alam.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and quiet, the staff are helpful and friendly, the rooms are clean and comfortable, suitable for families, some visitors complained of the monotony and lack of diversity in food and drink.
Wadi El Gamal Reserve site, Marsa Alam, on Google Map