Plongée à Sanganeb Reef — Sudan

Sanganeb is the Red Sea's only atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rising from deep water 25 km offshore of Port Sudan. Schooling hammerheads, grey reef sharks, and mantas patrol the walls where Jacques Cousteau once filmed. The Sudan Red Sea remains one of the last frontiers for serious divers willing to navigate logistical challenges.

Score
68.0
Visibilité
20–45m
Température
24–31°C
Meilleurs mois
October, November, December
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Sanganeb Reef
SudanMiddle East
68.0

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19.7300°N

37.4400°E

Sanganeb is the Red Sea's only atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rising from deep water 25 km offshore of Port Sudan. Schooling hammerheads, grey reef sharks, and mantas patrol the walls where Jacques Cousteau once filmed. The Sudan Red Sea remains one of the last frontiers for serious divers willing to navigate logistical challenges.

Sudan's UNESCO Atoll in the Red Sea

Visibility20–45 m
Temperature24–31°C
Max Depth50 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$150
Best MonthsOctober, November, December, January
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML88.0CH85.0VIS88.0SV62.0TMP85.0DA72.0OP72.0TS25.0GT20.0VAL52.0CRD95.0SP72.0

Marine Life

88.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
82
Megafauna Encounters
92
Reef Fish Abundance
88
Macro Life
62
Endemic Species
72
Marine Life Diversity
88.0
Coral & Reef Health
85.0
Visibility & Conditions
88.0
Dive Site Variety
62.0
Water Temperature
85.0
Depth & Access
72.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
25.0
Getting There
20.0
Value & Cost
52.0
Crowding
95.0
Social Proof
72.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.

Activities for Non-Divers

Sanganeb lighthouse visitPort Sudan marketSuakin ruins day trip

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Sanganeb Lighthouse (UNESCO component)

Non-Diver Score

3/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber25 km — Port Sudan Navy Hospital Chamber
Nearest Hospital25 km

Chamber at Port Sudan Navy Hospital; liveaboard carries O2; limited medical infrastructure

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

MY Royal Evolution

PADI

4.7
48 reviewsNITROX

Sudan Red Sea Liveaboards

SSI

4.6
35 reviewsNITROX