# Ras Mohammed & Magic Lake Land Tour

- Destination: Sharm El Sheikh
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Price: from USD 35.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup.
- Best for: Anyone wanting a memorable Egypt experience
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-ras-mohammed-magic-lake-land-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-14

A land tour of Ras Mohammed National Park's mangroves, cliffs and tidal Magic Lake — no boat needed, with a private car for your group as an option.

Forget the boat — this is Ras Mohammed National Park the way the Bedouin guides know it, on foot and by 4x4, with someone who'll pull over the second the light hits the cliffs right.

You'll wind along the edge of the mangrove channel where herons stalk the shallows, then stand at the sheer drop of Marsa Ghozlani where the desert simply stops and the reef begins far below. From there it's on to the Magic Lake, a shallow basin that drains and refills twice a day with the tide, leaving a strange, glassy landscape that photographs beautifully and feels nothing like anywhere else in Sinai.

Want the day to yourselves? Add the private car for your group from the extras — then you set the pace, linger where you want, and skip what doesn't interest you. Either way, your guide handles the park entry, the driving, and the local knowledge, so all you have to do is show up ready to walk a little and look a lot.

It's a half-day that captures the park's best land-based scenery without the extra time, gear, or cost of getting in the water.

## Highlights

- Magic Lake's tidal phenomenon
- Marsa Ghozlani cliffside viewpoints
- The seismic fissure links the sea and the land through underground channels
- Ras Mohammed Gate, the “Bismillah” (In the Name of God) gate
- Mangrove trees

## What's included

- A/C vehicle
- National park entrance fees

## What's not included

- Snorkeling equipment (included in the private car option)
- Lunch (can be added from the options)
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## What to bring

- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Light shoes
- Sun-protection cap

## Important information

- A place full of distinctive nature
- Relaxation and a calm atmosphere at their most beautiful
- Many beautiful spots for photos and enjoying the magic of nature

## Itinerary

1. **~07:30–08:30** — Hotel Pickup: Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
2. **~09:00** — Ras Mohammed Gate and Landmarks: Enter Ras Mohammed National Park and visit land-based sights including the Bismillah gate and the seismic fissure.
3. **~10:15** — Mangroves and Marsa Ghozlani: Explore the mangrove area and take in the cliffside viewpoints at Marsa Ghozlani.
4. **~11:15** — Magic Lake: Visit the shallow tidal Magic Lake and enjoy time for the scenery and photographs at your own pace.
5. **~13:00** — Start the drive back: Travel back after the half-day land tour.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is this a boat tour?**
No. This is a land tour through Ras Mohammed National Park by vehicle and on foot.

**Which places are featured on the tour?**
The tour includes the Magic Lake, Marsa Ghozlani viewpoints, the seismic fissure, the Bismillah gate and mangrove trees.

**Are the national park fees included?**
Yes. National park entrance fees are included.

**Is lunch included?**
No. Lunch is excluded and can be added from the available options.

**Is snorkeling equipment included?**
Not in the standard tour. Snorkeling equipment is included in the private car option.

**Can the pace be adjusted?**
Yes — add the private car extra and the tour is just for your group, so you can set the pace, stay longer where you wish and skip places that do not interest you.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the trip.

**What time is hotel pickup?**
We confirm your exact pickup time the day before the trip, based on your hotel's location.

**How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for limited mobility?**
Most of the tour is by car with short walks at viewpoints, the mangroves and beaches; the ground is sandy and rocky in places. It is not suitable for wheelchairs.