Sanganeb Atoll

About this site

Sudan's most famous dive site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A pristine atoll with a lighthouse, featuring dramatic drop-offs on all sides. The southern tip has a plateau with regular shark encounters. Pristine coral gardens and exceptional visibility. Jacques Cousteau called it one of the Red Sea's wonders.

Conditions

Country

Sudan

Region

Red Sea (30km northeast of Port Sudan)

Max depth

5–50 m

Visibility

20–40 m

Water temperature

24–30°C

Difficulty

Intermediate to Advanced

Best season

February-June, September-November

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Reef
• Drift

Marine life

• Whale sharks
• Sharks
• Mantas
• Rays
• Turtles
• Whales
• Barracuda
• Groupers
• Pelagic fish