Responsible traveller

The Red Sea is a magnet for most visitors to the Sinai,

But love of the sea brings with it a responsibility to protect it. Be a responsible traveller and do your best to make sure that your holiday fun is not damaging the environment.

We urge you to be aware of how your actions and decisions impact the reef and ocean ecosystems, both for your safety and for the protection of the environment.

One of the best ways you can do this is to follow the regulations of the National Parks - even though the coast around Dahab is not part of a park, these are common sense rules. Do the right thing! - people have the ability to make history and create positive change.

Egypt established the first National Park in 1983 at Ras Mohammed in order to protect both the marine and land environments.

The two National Parks that border Dahab - Nabq to the south, and Ras Abu Galum to the north - were designated in 1992.

The fourth National Park around the Dahab area is the St Katherine Protectorate formed in 1996 covering the spectacular scenery around St Katherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai.

Upkeep of these special areas is funded through visitor fees so be happy to pay and enjoy the experience!

Here are the National Parks regulations:

• Do not collect, remove or damage any material, living or dead, from Protected Areas (corals, shells, fish, plants, fossils, etc.).
• It is prohibited to drive off marked tracks and to drive any motor vehicles on any beach.
• Camping is prohibited unless in designated areas (by notice).
• Do not litter. Place garbage in proper disposal containers or take it with you.
• It is prohibited to access any closed area.
• It is prohibited to walk or anchor on any reef area. Please used marked access points.
• Fish feeding upsets the biological balance on the reef and is therefore prohibited.
• Fishing and spearfishing are not allowed in Protected Areas.
• All visitors must leave Protected Areas by sunset unless using a designated camping area.
• Access to diving areas is recommended at designated access points only. This reduces damage to reef areas.
• Please take note of any instructions posted in Protected Areas.Offenders are subject to prosecution according to the terms of Law 102 of 1983.

Get to know more about the Red Sea:

• Red Sea facts and figures
• Reef and Marine life
• Red Sea water temperature

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