Deep South Sudan
An expedition to the far southern reefs of Sudan — into pristine waters approximately 50 kilometers from the Eritrean border. The two-week route passes through dozens of dive sites, many virtually unvisited by divers. Over 14 days, not a single dive vessel will be encountered — only occasional fishing boats.
The route includes Dahrat Abid with schools of hammerhead sharks, Darraka Island — a Jacques Cousteau research site, Dahrat Qab with mantas and turtles, Habili Lory with silky sharks and soft corals. Other locations include Andrew, Adam, Muchka, Shab Marcel reefs, and Masamirit with its lighthouse. Karam Masamirit reef is considered one of the best in all of the Sudanese Red Sea.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
March–May
Visibility
20–40 meters
Water Temperature
26–30°C
Level
Advanced Open Water (100+ dives)
Duration
14 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
