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Nabq Protectorate Mangrove & Snorkeling Tour

The Red Sea's largest mangrove forest, plus a quiet reef

4.9 (413) • Snorkeling & Diving • Dahab • Half day (6 hours)
From 42 USD / person

About this activity

Walk through the Red Sea's largest mangrove forest at Nabq Protected Area, then snorkel its reef. A nature-focused half-day trip from Dahab.

Full description

After pickup, walk the boardwalk trail through the mangrove forest with your guide, learning about the ecosystem's role for local marine life. Continue to the shoreline for a snorkel session before lunch and the drive back.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dahab
  • Mask, snorkel and fins
  • English-speaking naturalist guide
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Nabq Protected Area entry fee
  • Gratuities

About this activity

6 hours
Up to 14 people
Snorkeling & Diving
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dahab
Mask, snorkel and fins
English-speaking naturalist guide
Lunch

Highlights

  • ✓Walk through the Red Sea's largest mangrove forest
  • ✓Snorkel a quiet reef just offshore
  • ✓Experience a more ecological, nature-focused alternative to Dahab's busier sites

Tour Itinerary & Map

  1. 1 Pickup from your Dahab hotel
  2. 2 Guided walk through the mangrove forest
  3. 3 Snorkeling at the Nabq reef
  4. 4 Lunch break
  5. 5 Drive back and drop-off at your hotel
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Places You'll Visit

Nabq Protected Area

Nabq Protected Area is a 600-square-kilometer reserve in South Sinai, established in 1992 and later extended to include a marine section near Dahab. It protects the northernmost and largest mangrove stand in the Red Sea, a roughly 4.5-kilometer fringe of Avicennia marina, along with coastal dunes, coral reefs, and habitat for birds and desert wildlife.

Why Choose This Tour

The Red Sea's Largest Mangrove Forest

A genuinely significant natural feature, not a minor stop.

Naturalist Guide

An English-speaking naturalist guide leads the mangrove walk.

A Quieter Alternative

Less crowded than Dahab's better-known dive sites.

What to Bring

SwimsuitComfortable walking shoesReef-safe sunscreenSun hat

Trip Essentials

Duration

Half day (6 hours)

Location

Dahab, Egypt

Safety

Professional guides & equipment

Payment

Secure & flexible options

Frequently Asked Questions

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