Period : Prehistoric Period
State : Well Preserved
Address: About 80 km south of the city of El-Tor, South Sinai
على بُعد حوالي 80 كم من مدينة الطور بجنوب سيناء
About 80 km south of the city of
El-Tor
(in South Sinai) lies the natural protected area of Ras (Head) Mohammad . The reserve is situated in a very strategic location between the Gulf of
Suez
and the Gulf of Aqaba , near the Strait of Tiran . At the entrance , one can see the huge statues at the gates and a number of friendly native rangers who check visitors' ID and give them tickets . Proceeding forward , one usually visits the museum in the visitors center .
For camping lovers , there are 3 main camping areas , each separated by a small hill , just next to the laboratories building . The beach at the middle area is sandy with few rocks and suitable for kids to play on . There are great wonderful activities one can amuse themselves with in this enchanting spot . For those who admire diving and snorkeling , they will be content and satisfied with the unforgettable experience they can make underwater while watching the most beautiful and exotic coral reefs and multi-colored fish . Always referred to as a place out of this world , the heavenly reserve has fascinating landscapes that echo a pure natural life one may wish to experience .
After choosing a place to camp in and
unload your luggage , you can head to the Mangrove Channel , where crowded trees grow from the salty water . Then , you can head to the Earthquake Crack . This huge crack was done in the land by an earthquake then flowed by the water . The next place for you to visit is the
Magic
Bay , where you can behold water magically disappearing and then reappearing . Afterwards , comes the time to enjoy the Observatory Beach , where you use stairs to reach the peak of a small hill . There you find a telescope waiting for you to make you view with your eyes and at the same moment enchanting and eye-catching views one can ever see: one can behold the Aqaba and Suez Bays , countless yachts , corals , turquoise water and flights of different birds and falcons . At night , you can sit around the camp fire or enjoy a walk on the beach , but visitors are not allowed to go outside the camping area after 6:00 pm until 8:00am with no permissions since everything is done by the rangers at the gate .
Recommendations:
The entrance time is between 8:00am to 6:00pm . To get all your plans done easily with more joy and satisfaction , here is a list of the things
you may need to bring . It is recommended that you bring with you: sleeping bags; a tent; a stove; food , water and drinks; candles; flash light; camera; batteries; entertainment stuff; coal to make camp fire; matches and a lighter; waste bags; snorkeling (or diving) gear; and swimming shoes . And you can take you cell phone with you as there is a mobile signal everywhere .
The phone numbers of the reserve are (069)366-0668/0559 and they are available from 8:00 am to noon .
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