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Sites in Egypt: The South
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The South
The itinerary of the one-week southern excursions
includes reefs like Elphinestone, Abu Dabab, Samadai
and Wadi Gamal and start in El Quseir. The so-called
deep south safaris depart from the small port of
Marsa Alam. In comparison to the reefs around Sinai,
Hurghada and Safaga, it is necessary to cruise much
longer distances. These reefs are far away of each
other and to reach St. John we even have to cruise
during the night.
The depth of most of the dives range between 10 -
25m. The exceptions are Elphinestone, Shab Sharm,
Furyshoal and St. John’s.
Massive formations of stone and table corals
dominate most of the reef sceneries. They form
beautiful and interesting caves, undercuts and
canyons (Samadai, Shab Claude, Sataya). Typical reef
dwellers are grouper, humpback wrasse, school of
unicorn surgeon fish and banner fish. Currents
attract barracudas, snapper, white and black tip
sharks, and occasionally hammerheads and manta rays
can be seen.
The South Diving Map
Elphinstone Diving Map
Shab Claude Diving Map
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