The Sudanese Red Sea offers the best diving in the Red Sea - of this there is no question! Wrecks, drop-offs and spectacular caves are just some of the attractions on offer for the serious diver and underwater photographer.
Sharks and mantas in unbelievable numbers are encountered in a technicolour marine environment, made all the more dazzling thanks to unsurpassed visibility. Coral pinnacle formations rising from great depths attract fish life in vast numbers, including large pelagic species.
Since the closure of the Emperor Divers dive centre in 2004 the old and best way to dive this area is on a Liveaboard. All the boats are moored in Port Sudan and depart every Saturday to tie in with the weekly flight from Cairo with Egypt Air.
There are about seven boats that operate in this area, three of which we offer for UK clients. All the boats have their own unique character and facilities. It is probably best to call and ask us about the different boat standards and we can perhaps recommend the most suitable for your budget and requirements.
Northern Sudan coast has a hot desert climate with a high variance between day and night temperatures. December-February ranges between 25-30°C. October-November and March-April are around 30-35°C; May-September is between 30-40°C.
The best time to dive Sudan is between June and August when the water is pancake like: flat and warm! However, Sudan can be dived all year with no problem and actually for hammerhead lover it is best between November and March when the water is cooler and they come a little higher to around 30m.
The diving is Sudan is for relatively experienced divers only, we would recommend minimum 50 logged dives. There is no recompression chamber in easy reach and the dives can quite deep with current.
Having said that the rewards are immense, the diving here will take your breath away; it is simply the best !!! Lots of big stuff (hammerheads, big reef sharks, schooling barracuda, dolphins etc…) and beautiful pristine coral walls.
On the last day of your trip you will have the opportunity to visit the town of Port Sudan, if you wish. Europeans are still very much a curiosity here, but you will find a polite and respectful approach will reveal friendly and warm people.
Please note that the Sudanese do not like having their picture taken without prior consent.
Being that you are on a liveaboard for the week, nightlife is obviously limited to say the least.
You will require both an Egyptian and Sudan visa both of which we will arrange for you. Sudan visa's are very difficult to obtain without the assistance of a Sudanese ground agent. Local taxes and fee to pay on arrival amount to $200. Alcohol is strictly forbidden. Everything is checked double and triple, e.g. our luggage was searched three times. But the officials are very friendly, so just be patient. However, most boats do a have a supply of alcohol on board.
You should refer to your GP or vaccination centre for the most up-to-date advice. We recommend Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis ’C’ and Polio.
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