Explore Wadi El Gemal Reserve, Egypt

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The Wadi El Gemal Reserve is located on an area of 7,450 km2, the land section of which extends for a distance of 4,770 km, while the marine section extends for a distance of 2,000 km2, and covers 60 km of the Red Sea coast and includes the Wadi El Gemal islands, coral reefs and seaweed clusters, in addition to Mount Hamata, which is located at the beginning of the reserve. A flowing freshwater source that mixes with seawater and forms a low-salinity marsh. The reserve is divided into several areas: Wadi El Gemal Island area, which is the second largest concentration of the Sooty Falcon. Hankawareb area, which is 18 km south of Wadi El Gemal and is characterized by beaches and coral reefs. Qalaan area, which is 9 km north of the village. Hamata, characterized by the presence of vast areas of mangrove and many types of endemic and migratory birds. Hamata Islands area, which is located two miles from the beach opposite the village of Hamata and is characterized by places for practicing swimming and diving activities. The valley was given this name due to the presence of a plant in that area that is palatable to camels. Wildlife and marine life are active in the reserve, including mountain goat “ibex”, Dorcas gazelle, which is also known as the afri, the aril gazelle, which is one of the smallest and most common species of deer, Ibex, Antelope, more than 13 species of birds, including Sunset Falcon, and marine creatures that include four species of Sea crab, Dugong, green turtles, whale shark, mermaid fish, dolphin, and more than 13 species of small fish, as for plant communities It includes 141 species, including mangrove trees, swamp herbs, and doum palms. The area is not devoid of ruins, as the mountain embraces the Temple of Sket, located 60 km inside Wadi El Gemal. The reserve has four entrances, and three administrative offices have been established, in addition to a museum for the Ababda tribes in which the tools they use are displayed. Tribal women are also taught, marketed, and sold handicrafts. The Ministry of Environment provides patrols to implement the reserve law, the environmental law, and environmental monitoring.

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