Discovery of Sudan
A two-week program of total immersion in Sudanese diving: one week on the northern reefs, one on the southern. The route combines the best of both regions and suits those wanting to see the maximum of the Sudanese Red Sea in one expedition.
The northern portion includes Sanganeb plateau, Umbria wreck at Wingate Reef, Sha’ab Rumi with Cousteau’s underwater station Conshelf II. The southern week covers Sha’ab Jibna, Sha’ab Ambar, Merlo and Abington reefs, and Qita el Banna. Advanced Open Water certificate and minimum 50 dives in logbook required.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
Year-round
Visibility
20–30 meters
Water Temperature
26–30°C
Level
Advanced Open Water (50+ 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
