Sudan from Egypt
A two-week expedition departing from Egyptian Marsa Alam, covering the main reef systems and wrecks of Sudan. The route passes through vertical reef walls, coral gardens, and gorgonian forests, with opportunities to encounter large marine inhabitants — sharks and rays.
The program begins with Egyptian dive sites St. Johns and Fury Shoals, then — Shalalat reefs and Umbria, Sanganeb National Park, Sha’ab Rumi with the Precontinent-2 underwater station, Blue Belt/Toyota wreck, Angarosh, Abington, Merlo with the wreck of Freedom, and White Rock reefs. In October, manta encounter probability is especially high at Mesharifa.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
Year-round (mantas: October)
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
