Are there snakes in Sharm El Sheikh?

There are many types of venomous snakes in Egypt, and contrary to popular belief lots on the Sinai peninsular, including the Black spitting cobra. Thankfully on the Sinai they are found mainly in the desert and you would be very unlucky to see one in the Red Sea resorts.



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South Sinai Terrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.

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In the Egyptian part of the Red Sea, there is no known case of a shark killing a scuba diver. As for swimmers or snorkelers, the thing is that they can mistake some species of sharks that also hunt close to the surface for their usual food, especially if the swimmer moves quickly, with jerky movements.

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Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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The tap water is totally clear but it is strongly chlorinated, and thus it is better to drink bottled water of low cost and avoid tap water to maintain good health. However, you can use tap water for other things, including washing and brushing your teeth.

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