Scuba diving locations in Sudan:

When to scuba dive in Sudan:

The water is warm all year.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Sudan:

• The Blue Belt Wreck was a cargo ship which sank in 1977 while carrying a load of cars, tractors, trucks, and other various assembly parts for Toyota, and now lies upside down. The cargo was removed and scattered around the ship in order to try to refloat the vessel, but this attempt ultimately met with failure. You can also penetrate the wreck through an opening that can be found in the hull.
• The Umbria Wreck still has a cargo of 360,000 bombs and entering most of the ship is easy. The hull itself is completely intact, heavily encrusted with marine life and has access internally and externally along its entire length.
• The South plateau of the Sanganeb Atoll Marine National Park is covered with sharks.
• Merlo Reef's southern ledge is a very steep reef dive with a lot of different fish. The northern side is a plateau featuring corals and fusiliers.
• The Qita El Banna is a circular reef with steep drop-offs and a spectacular view. Keep an eye out as you have the chance to see Manta rays and Hammerhead sharks during this dive.
• The area around the Precontinent II was used by Jacques Cousteau for many of his underwater experiments and diving locations, leaving many relics behind.

The best spots to snorkel in Sudan:

• The Umbria Wreck is shallow enough for snorkelers and with plenty of light and good visibility.

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG)
• Population: is about 3,900,000 (2008)
• Time Zone: EAT (GMT+3)
• Main languages spoken: Sudanese Arabic, tribal languages, English ## Diveable overseas territories:

Sudanese diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):