Marsa Nakari

Marsa Nakari is a charming village featuring a sheltered bay just 40 km south of Marsa Alam city. It is a smaller, quieter and more remote alternative to Marsa Shagra but with all the benefits. A fantastic house reef just minutes from the shore, unlimited diving and peace and tranquility create the perfect mixture for a perfect dive holiday.

Marsa Nakari's main appeal is its proximity to the Samadai protectorate (Dolphin House); one of the Red Sea’s most important national parks. The coral reef system of this off-shore reef and the dolphins that inhabit its lagoon are one of the southern Red Sea’s most popular attractions. It is one of three natural bays, which also include Marsa Shagra Village and Wadi Lahami Village, that essentially put the region of Marsa Alam on the map.

At Marsa Nakari, Hossam has endeavoured to promote sustainable tourism along with eco diving, and his educational diving programmes are a continuation of his desire to ensure the long term future of this area. This unique tour gives divers exclusive access to many outstanding reefs including Elphinstone and Samadi Reefs from this still relatively remote location. Marsa Nakari benefits from an extensive and diverse house reef with hard and soft corals of offshore quality. Guests describe these villages as offering the best value and all-round diving experience in the Red Sea.

Marsa Nakari is the smaller and more remote alternative to Marsa Shagra and is suitable for all levels of qualification from non-divers to instructors – there really is something for everyone. A small village with a maximum occupancy of 120 people, Marsa Nakari offers the following types of accommodation: Beach Safari Tents, Royal Tents, Mandarah Lodges, Madyafa Guest Houses and Deluxe Madyafa Guest Houses. Linen is provided. Guests are required to bring their own towels for beach and shower use, with the exception of guests staying in the Madyafa Guest Houses where a shower towel is provided.

Guests are supplied with three hearty meals a day in a buffet style layout, plus freshly baked cake available in the late afternoon. Tea, coffee, water and bottled soft drinks are included free, while cans (diet & tonic) are chargeable. Egyptian beer is available, as well as fresh juices, speciality teas and coffees, ice cream, chocolate and crisps – all of which are allocated to the guest’s room by name, signed for and settled at the end of the week during check out. Vegetarians and other special dietary requirements are also very well catered for, with advance notice requested regarding requirements.