Egypt — Sudan Deep South
A two-week expedition departing from Marsa Alam, Egypt, to Sudan’s far southern reefs near the Eritrean border. The route passes through the historic port of Suakin and covers extensive reef systems of both countries.
The program includes Egyptian dive sites Fury Shoal and St. John, then Sudanese sites — the Umbria and Wingate wrecks, Sanganeb Reef, Sha’ab Rumi, Angarosh, Abu Fanadir, White Rock, and southern Dahret Abid. April and May are optimal for this route due to minimal storm activity and long daylight hours ensuring safe navigation through numerous reefs.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
April–May
Visibility
20–30 meters
Water Temperature
26–30°C
Level
Advanced Open Water
Duration
13 nights
Useful Information
Best Season
March–June and September–November (calm seas, best visibility); hammerhead action peaks in the cooler months
Visa
A visa is required for most nationalities and must be arranged in advance through a Sudanese embassy or consulate — there is no visa on arrival. A passport valid for at least six months is needed. The country is unstable, so always check the current situation and your government's travel advice before booking.
How to Get There
Connecting flights (usually via the Middle East) to Port Sudan (PZU), or to Khartoum (KRT) with a domestic hop to the coast. Routes and carriers change often — confirm the current options well in advance.
Climate
Tropical desert, 30–42°C in summer, 25–32°C in winter, almost no rainfall
Currency
Sudanese pound (SDG), onboard payments usually in USD or EUR
Time Zone
UTC+2
