The notebook of Wadi el-Gemal National Park
Stop where the sky touches the water.
Wadi el-Gemal connects eastern desert, beaches and mangroves of the Red Sea. Land and marine areas are protected; prepare authorizations, accompaniment and sea conditions without assuming free access.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Desert · Nature
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Wadi el-Gemal National Park
Wadi el-Gemal connects eastern desert, beaches and mangroves of the Red Sea. Land and marine areas are protected; prepare authorizations, accompaniment and sea conditions without assuming free access.
Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Sharm el-Luli Beach
- El Qulaan lagoon and mangroves
- Desert valleys of Wadi el-Gemal
Before you choose
- Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Beach
Sharm el-Luli Beach
Sharm el-Luli, or Ras Hankorab, has a beach in Wadi el-Gemal Park. Respect the authorized areas and do not assume the presence of surveillance or services.
Lagoon
El Qulaan lagoon and mangroves
El Qulaan combines shorelines, shallow waters and mangroves near a coastal village. Fragile habitats and inhabited areas require that access be monitored.
National park
Desert valleys of Wadi el-Gemal
The park’s interior contains wadis and hills of the Eastern Desert. Tracks are not unrestricted routes; arrange every outing with an authorised guide.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
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