Ghoubet al-Kharab (Devil's Cauldron)
Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti
About this site
A stunning bay connected to the Gulf of Tadjoura by a narrow channel. Famous for seasonal whale shark encounters from November to February. Features the Djibouti Crack where divers can swim between the African and Arabian tectonic plates. One of the most unique geological dive sites on Earth.
Conditions
- Country
- Djibouti
- Region
- Gulf of Tadjoura
- Max depth
- 8–45 m
- Visibility
- 10–30 m
- Water temperature
- 26–30°C
- Difficulty
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Best season
- October-February (whale shark season)
- Type
- Wall
- Suitable for
- Scuba
- Dive types
- Wall
- Drift
- Marine life
- Whale sharks
- Sharks
- Mantas
- Rays
- Whales
- Barracuda
- Coral
- Groupers
- Pelagic fish
