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The “Safaga — South” route is a safari from Safaga south to Elphinstone. Around Safaga — excellent diving spots: coastal reefs Panorama Reef, Tobia Arbaa, and Abu Kafan. Diving offers a combination of shallow dives and drop-offs, plus the famous wreck Salem Express.
Panorama Reef — long reef with sheer walls and soft corals. Abu Kafan — walls with pelagics. Tobia Arbaa — coral pillars. Salem Express — one of the largest shipwrecks in the Red Sea. Marsa Shuona — sheltered bay with reef dives.
To the south — Elphinstone with sheer walls, soft corals, and oceanic whitetip sharks. Drift dives along the walls. Route for experienced divers only — minimum 30 dives, Advanced Open Water or Deep Diver recommended.
Season
Year-round
Visibility
15–30 meters
Water Temperature
24–28°C
Level
Advanced Open Water
Duration
7 nights
Min. Dives
30
Best Season
March–May and September–November (optimal temperature and visibility)
Visa
E-visa or visa on arrival for Russian citizens
How to Get There
Direct flights from Moscow to Hurghada (4.5 hours) and Sharm el-Sheikh (5 hours).
Climate
Subtropical desert, 25–35°C in summer, 15–25°C in winter
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP), USD widely accepted
Time Zone
UTC+2
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