Diving resort
Diving experience
Marsa Nakari Village is an idyllic little village that charms with its sheltered bay and its own house reef.
It is considered one of the best-kept secrets in the region and is located just 18 kilometers south of the city of Marsa Alam.
With a maximum of 120 guests, it is a very private village and the team strives to offer its visitors a very personal service.
Marsa Nakari offers some of the best water & land attractions away from mass tourism and is close to the Samadai Protectorate - "Dolphin House Reef" and Wadi el Gemal National Park. Samadai is known as a resting place for spinner dolphins, while Wadi el Gemal consists of a coastal strip with mangroves and some islands.
With unlimited house reef dives, a selection of beautiful shore dive sites and remote reefs, divers can tailor their diving vacation to suit their needs.
TENTS & CHALETS
Marsa Nakari Village offers 4 different accommodation categories, so there is something for every taste and price range.
- Tent
The tents are a unique feature of the Village and offer an exciting experience that forms the basis of the concept. They are located in the heart of the resort and are equipped with handcrafted furniture, lighting, power sockets and a seating area right outside the door overlooking the sea. There are 2 single beds in each tent and guests share a communal bathroom (please bring your own towels for the shower and beach). - Royal Tent
The most popular accommodation option is the Royal Tent. It is equipped with all the important amenities such as a mini fridge, fan, comfortable beanbags and a table. There is also a seating area near the beach, which is only a few meters away. The tents are equipped with either a double bed or two single beds and share a communal bathroom. Please remember to bring your own towels for the shower and beach use. - Chalet
The Deluxe Chalet is the finest room in the Village and offers spectacular views of the mountains on one side and the Red Sea on the other. The chalets have terraces on both sides with uninterrupted views of the sea, are furnished with either a double bed or twin beds and also have a closet, side & dressing table, air conditioning, digital safe, mini fridge and a kettle with coffee and tea facilities. Towels are provided for showering in the private bathroom, but you must bring your own beach towels.
EQUIPMENT
- Restaurant & Bar
The buffet restaurant, which is located in the center of the Village and impresses with its panoramic view, offers a variety of dishes that more than satisfy every taste. - Cafeteria
In addition to the included refreshments such as water, Nescafé & tea, the cafeteria also offers a selection of other refreshments & snacks such as cappuccino & espresso, soft drinks, beer, chocolate & potato chips, ice cream and souvenirs.
In order to be as environmentally friendly as possible, guests are given a water bottle that can be refilled free of charge at any dispenser in the Village.
ACTIVITIES
- Massages
The Village has its own massage tent where you can treat yourself to a variety of massages from professionally trained masseurs with a view of the Red Sea.
- Tours
The Village provides the perfect base from which to explore the highlights of Marsa Alam, including El Nayzak Beach, Qulaan Lagoon, Sharm el Luli and Ras Hankorab.
During a culinary evening excursion, you can experience a traditional dinner prepared by the Ababda Bedouins under the stars.
Divers, snorkelers & free divers can make unlimited use of the house reef, which is accessible via a wide, convenient entry point from the beach.
The reef starts right on the coast and extends both north and south from the entry point, offering six different dive or snorkeling profiles.
The north reef is popular for its hard corals, variety of fish and many anemones, while divers enjoy exploring the pinnacles and swim-throughs on the south reef. The marine life in Marsa Nakari is particularly diverse and macro enthusiasts can admire nudibranchs, shrimps, velvet fish, ghost pipefish, sea moths and other inhabitants.
Turtles and dolphins are not uncommon and a school of open-mouthed Indian mackerel constantly patrol the bay's interior. Marsa Nakari is the first PADI resort in the region and has its own PADI Course Director on site, offering recreational and advanced courses throughout the year.
Another highlight is the marine reserve Shaab Samadai - "Dolphin House", where divers and snorkelers alike have the opportunity to encounter spinner dolphins in the wild under controlled conditions to ensure the protection of the dolphin population.
In just 20 minutes by speedboat you can reach the coral reef system with the popular, beautiful lagoon thanks to the exclusive access offered by the village.
ECO-DIVING PROGRAM
Red Sea Diving Safari is actively committed to the protection and conservation of the Red Sea's natural resources and is constantly looking for new ways to reduce human impact on the environment and promote the sustainability of the region.
It works closely with non-profit organizations, universities, scientists and other groups to raise awareness of the importance of the Red Sea as an ecosystem.
If they wish, guests can be involved in various activities such as clean-up operations on land and underwater and the collection of data for international research projects.
It takes around 1 hour to drive from Marsa Alam Airport (distance: 78 km) and around 4 hours to drive from Hurghada Airport (distance: 290 km) to reach Marsa Nakari Village, which is located further south.
The town of Marsa Alam is around 18 km away. Due to its more southerly location, the village is quieter and less frequented than other resorts in Marsa Alam.
Source: Red Sea Diving Safari