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Wadi el Gamal National Park
Wadi el Gamal National Park is a national park in Egypt, established in 2003, covering 4,770 km² (1,842 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Egypt's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 4,770 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RMF · 142 km
Nearest airports to Wadi el Gamal National Park
- 1 RMF142 kmstraight line
- 2 ASW230 kmstraight line
- 3 RSI250 kmstraight line
Hanak, Saudi ArabiaMore about Wadi el Gamal National Park
Wadi el Gamal National Park is one of 10 national parks in Egypt — national park and protected area in Egypt. It covers 4,770 km² (477,000 ha) — about 3 times the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Egypt (5.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 years ago — the first national parks in Egypt date back to 1983. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Wadi el Gamal National Park
The closest airport is Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), about 142 km away — around 3 h 4 min by car; alternatively Aswan International Airport (ASW, 230 km). Other national parks within reach include Gabal Elba National Park (35,600 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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