South Sudan from Egypt
An expedition from Egyptian Marsa Alam south along the Sudanese coast toward Eritrean waters. The route passes through the territory of the historic port of Suakin and covers over 20 dive sites, including wrecks, pristine coral reefs, and pelagic fauna encounters.
The program includes Sha’ab Rumi with Cousteau’s Pre-Continent II base from 1963, Sanganeb atoll, southern Dahret Abid — just 13 km from the Sudan-Eritrea border, Angarosh — “Mother of Sharks,” Habili Dahret Ghab, Umbria wreck, plus Egyptian Fury Shoal and St. John islands. Optimal timing is April, May, and June, when storm activity is minimal and long daylight hours ensure safe navigation.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
April–June
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
