Critically EndangeredGiant Clam
Tridacna gigas
Near Sanganeb
The only true atoll in the whole Red Sea: a ring reef rising from a bottom of more than 800 m, crowned by a lighthouse. The outer drop-offs have caves and gullies and one of the greatest densities of soft coral in the Red Sea. The north and south plateaux are the classic spots for pelagics.
Depth
5–40 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
30 m
The only true coral atoll in the Red Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a historic British lighthouse at its centre.
Sanganeb Marine National Park, Sudan's first national park
World Heritage Site (Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island)
Being the only true atoll in the Red Sea makes it a geological rarity: the other reefs in the region are fringing or barrier reefs. There are also two notable wrecks near the park.
Sources consulted: sudanmarineparks.info · sudan-diving.com · thesea.org · Cassiopeia Safari
1 park within 30 km.
What is there to see on land, near this site?
2 km away
Which other dive sites are like this one?
Same country: Sudan
Same country: Sudan
Same country: Sudan
Based on what we already know about this dive site.
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard
Best season
October-May
Recommended certification
Advanced Open Water
Approx. price
130 USD / dive
Same type of dive: Wall
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