With the Sudan dive sites, wrecks, drop-offs and spectacular caves are just some of the attractionson offer for the serious diver and underwater photographer.

The best diving is found within a 40 mile stretch from Port Sudan – Most of the diving in the Sudanese Red Sea is on coral pinnacle formations rising from great depths. These attract fish life in vast numbers, including large pelagic species.

The microclimate created by the mountainous range on either side of the African and Asian continents and the deep active volcanic rift which creates hot currents all year round, makes the northern Sudanese Red Sea richer in sub aquatic life than any other in the region.

The itinerary is flexible and is subject to weather and overall group preference. If more than 7 days diving is booked we include Ma Sharif and Angarosh, famous for the there Mantas. Special two week trips diving the pristine sites in the Suakin Archipelago, heading south from Port Sudan can be arranged on request. Diving is 2 to 3 times a day with 2 night dives during the week. Tanks and weights included. Spare O rings etc. recommended.

Wingate Reef: Sailing from Port Sudan, guests conduct their first dives on the wreck of the Umbria, an Italian freighter sunk on June 9, 1940, the day before Italy went to war. Shewas headed to East Africa carrying over 300,000 bombs and other war supplies for Italian troops. The reason for her unfortunate fate is a mystery, but some believe she was scuttled by her captain for fear that she would fall into the hands of the British. Others maintain that she was under threat from a German submarine. Today she lies on her port side in 35m to 40m of water.

Sanganeb: The coral reef surrounding the site of the famous British built lighthouse at Sanganeb has everything a diver could wish for. Rising from depths of 800m, the drop-offs boast caves and gullies, and one of the richest displays of soft coral in the Red Sea. Guests will spot an abundance of species in just 20m of water. In the depths, graceful Hammerheads sweep back and forth waiting for a photo opportunity.

Sha'ab Rumi: In 1963, Jacques Cousteau mounted an expedition to Sha'ab Rumi to study Red Sea coral life. Guest are allowed to dive the remains of the team's underwater base, the Precontinent II shelf. Marine life is scarce, but the metal remains of the equipment shed and flying saucer-like structure, hich are now delicately encrusted, are well worth a visit.

Sha'ab Rumi South Point is prone to strong currents, this dive begins at the top of a coral formation and gradually drops to 20m, where you encounter three routes all falling away to 700m. Most species endemic to the Red Sea can be found here, including large numbers of Barracuda and sharks that are not afraid to pose for camera. Night dives are held in an enclosed lagoon.

Sha'ad Su'adi (weather and time permitting): Guest are taken to the wreck of the modern cargo vessel Blue Bell, which lies keel-side up with the prow at 15m dropping down to 70m. Diving below 35m is not recommended, and divers are advised to keep an eye out for Tiger sharks