The Sudanese coast stretches out for 400 miles along the Red Sea between Egypt and Eritrea. The diving in Sudan is different from the usually crowded dive sites in Egypt. The reefs are virtually untouched. Dive trips to Sudan are a little bit harder to organize, but the effort is absolutely worth it.
Everything is still pretty “wild” in Sudan including living conditions, which is why the best way to enjoy a diving holiday there, exploring some of the most beautiful submerged sceneries in the world, is a one or two weeks long cruise. Multicoloured coral gardens, vibrating with what Cousteau described as “the highest concentration of life in the world” make the Sudanese sea beds one of the most interesting diving destinations.
In Sudan you can experience big-fish diving without equal, you will see sharks in profusion parading before beautiful soft corals, definitely the best in the Red Sea. The sharks of Sudan are famous - schools of hammerheads and grey reef sharks patrol these waters. Soft corals of colours beyond comprehension form perfectly preserved reefs with an abundance of life. If you are into legendary diving you can explore Cousteau's underwater village: Precontinent II at Sha'b Rumi. These reefs are among the best reefs in the world. Only 1200 divers a year visit the spectacular reefs of Sudan.
Islands which are home only to birds and turtles, the turquoise-green bays, the playing dolphins, the absence of currents and the transparency of the water make Sudan the perfect destination for diving safaris and for fishing The Sudanese Red Sea is simply the most beautiful in the world! When you compare it to the underwater hustle and bustle of Egypt, or even the murky green waters of Eritrea and Yemen, you can be guaranteed that Sudan is one of the few places left in the world that remains relatively untouched by man. No dive site is crowded, the reefs are undamaged and the marine life is prolific. Visibility is usually crystal clear but varies during the year.
Best Time to Travel : The weather in Sudan is hot, so come prepared! Plenty of suntan lotion is needed. Summer temperatures often reach 50C with winter temperatures dropping to a very pleasant 25C. The water temperatures range from 23-26C in the winter to a warm 30C in the summer