Sudan
Sudan

SUDAN

The profuse and perfectly preserved reefs in Sudan bear witness to the Red Sea at its best. Almost every dive will offer a myriad of schooling fish and a dazzling display of coral gardens. Dense forests of soft corals and some of the world's best hard coral formations act as a Mecca to several species of sharks, barracuda, mantas and a huge variety of reef dwellers.


Itinerary Schedule

SUDAN
Dive Sites


THE SUAKIN ARCHIPELAGO


South from Port Sudan is probably some of the best diving in the World. The Suakin Archipelago is made up of a group of islands offering some of the most unforgettable dives you will ever make in the Red Sea.
THE SUAKIN ARCHIPELAGO

ANGAROSH


Angarosh reef is an exceptional dive site. It is easy to recognize, characterized by a small island plate coral limestone. Angarosh has 2 plateaus; a flatter plateau leads to 25 m, while the other plateau leads to 45 m in depth. This place is known for sharks, barracuda schools and manta rays. This dive site is located in the open sea and is not always available when it is surrounded on various days of strong winds.
ANGAROSH

ABINGTON


Abington reef it just reaches the water surface and is surrounded by strong currents. On the platform there is an old lighthouse that was set by the British in 1900 to signal the ships on the navigation route, the presence of this dangerous reef. The reef is also renowned for hammerhead sharks. This site is for experienced divers.
ABINGTON

MERLO REEF


Merlo reef is close to the Angarosh reef and shows up above the water line. It extends to 450 m in depth. A beautiful dive site for soft and hard corals. The Merlo reef is also renowned for shark encounters. The wreck of the "Freedoom" which sank in 1999 is here very close.
MERLO REEF

MESHARIFA


Mesherifa is also known as Manta point. This dive site is excellent to see manta rays. September to November is breeding season. During this time, the manta rays are often seen in Mesherifa. Enjoy swimming next to the peaceful giants.
MESHARIFA

RAS ABU SHAGRAB


Ras Abu Shagrab located in the open sea and is a plateau which is accessible only in calm waters. It is surrounded by abundant coral formations and is home to a variety of different fish species. Large schools of fish, barracuda, tuna and mackerel hovering just above the sea bed at a depth of 25 to 30 feet. White tip reef sharks are often seen resting on the sand.
RAS ABU SHAGRAB

SHAAB QUMEIRA


Shaab Qumeira the coral reef located about 15 km north of Ras Abu Shagrab. A large ship wreck on the eastern side of the coral reef lying is visible from quite a distance away. This rarely dived reef offers a glimpse into an underwater world untouched. Schools of fish can be spotted during their breeding season. It is uncontaminated area and hunting habits of the inhabitants of this unique riffs can be seen here.
SHAAB QUMEIRA

JUMNA


Jumna is a reef, corals here are overshadowed by hundreds of hammerhead swarms. The swarms are sometimes close together and very unusual it is to be curious for hammerhead sharks. Some swimming straight at you breaking off only a couple of meters from a collision.
JUMNA

SHAAB AMBAR


Ambar reef is a large horseshoe shaped reef surrounding a lagoon with vertical outer walls. The lagoon provides a safe haven for liveaboard boats for the night.
SHAAB AMBAR

SEILADA


SEILADA island here the powder-white sand creates a perfect ground for several species of turtles. At the right time of year you can watch the turtles here, as they slowly crawl out of the sea to lay their eggs. At this site turtles are almost always guaranteed.
SEILADA

SHAMBAIA


Shambaia is a large sheltered lagoon where boats can go for the night at anchor. The lagoon is full of life, the water is clean and transparent. The lagoon is ideal for night dives.
SHAMBAIA

PENDER


Pender reef is a small reef with a similar shape as the Nakhalat in el Quseer. Hammerhead sharks are relatively common here, as well as schools of tuna.
PENDER

PINNACLE


Pinnacle is like a big tower and extends from a depth of about 10 to 12 meters. Here we often have strong currents and this place is a meeting point for hammerhead sharks, gray reef sharks and big tuna. The Sudanese waters always offer good visibility, often crystal clear. The reefs are highly colored with pink, yellow and red soft corals, large colorful anemones and everything is very much alive wherever you look.
PINNACLE

Important Note

The time and tour schedules are subject to change at any time without prior notice due to weather conditions or other factors. SCUBA ADVENTURE FLEET reserves the right to cancel the booking for the safety of passengers or unable to change the time and route schedule due to poor weather conditions.

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