Sudan Photography Expedition
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Departing from Port Galeb, Marsa Alam, this 13 night itinerary check dives in Fury Shoal, a stunning harden coral garden. From here, it is an overnight sail to St Johns. Get your eye in, check your kit is working and warm up for your first dives in Sudan. This is just a taster of what is to come. The boat will sail south into Sudan where the serious photography starts. Sudan is famous for the pelagic action. Manta are seasonally seen at Meshrafi. And sharks can be found on many of the deep plateaus such as Angarosh, Shaab Ruumi and Sanganeb. Grey reef sharks abound and are the most commonly seen, languidly skirting the edges of each plateau. In blue water, hammerheads school and are joined by barracuda, snapper, surgeons and even the rare humphead parrotfish. Tiger sharks are encountered in Sudan. Hawksbill turtles are often found in Fury Shoal and Abington. Grab your wide angle for the dives on the stunning Umbria wreck, laden with her Second World War cargo. There are further wreck stops at the Blue Belt and Con Shelf. No matter where you dive, there are sponges, sea fans and hard corals a plenty with all manner of macro to snap. Returning to Egyptian waters and Port Galeb, no reef is left unturned on what can only be described as an exhilarating tour of the region.
The Sudan Photography itinerary takes the pace of diving that bit slower than the normal itineraries. This is to give you more chance to repeat dive sites and spend all the time you need to get the ideal shot. With our on board photo pro, you will also benefit from a series of presentations and chances for 1:1 assistance. Once you have tried a special photo itinerary there is no going back! The improvement in your photography is enormous, for both SLR and compact users alike. And with Sudan as your backdrop, you are guaranteed images that stun.
Please note that entry visas are required by all nationalities to Egypt and Sudan. Currently your Egyptian visa is included in the cost of your holiday but the Sudanese visas and taxes are paid 395 euro per person paid locally. You will need to have 4 empty pages and no Israeli stamps. We will need a copy of the photo page of your passport prior to travel. There is a supplement to be paid at the time of booking for the main deck cabins. One of the main deck cabins is fully converted to be disabled friendly.
Quick Facts
- Average Water Temp: 23 - 30 C
- Average Air Temp: 23 - 35C
- Average Visability: 15 - 30m
- Good for: Sharks, Reefs, Walls
- Suitable for beginners: No
Highlights
- Egypt and Sudan in a single liveaboard, dedicated to underwater photography! Join our on board photo pro for this ultimate underwater extravaganza.
Testimonials
- The crew was very helpful and were there to help without being asked."Stephen
This is a typical example of the Sudan Photography Expedition itinerary. The schedule is subject to change according to prevailing weather conditions and is only given as a example of what you would usually encounter during your holiday.
Day 1
On arrival in Egypt you will be taken to a hotel for the evening.
Day 2
A transfer will pick you up on day 2 and take you to the boat. That evening the boat sails down to Fury Shoal or St Johns (depending on weather and timing)
Day 3
kicks off the diving in Fury Shoal and St Johns. There are 3 day dives but the evening is spent sailing down to Uhrub reef
Day 4
Starts with a dive a Uhrub Reef before heading into Sudan.
Day 5
Starts with a quick trip to Port Sudan to complete the necessary paperwork and visas. Guests stay on board the boat. 2 dives are then completed on the Umbria wreck before heading to Wingate and for a third dive and night dive.
Day 6
Begins with 3 dives at Sanganeb, exploring the north and south plateaus.
Day 7
Starts with a morning dive on Sanganeb (north plateau) before moving off to Shaab Rumi and 2 dives at the Cousteau Conshelf II
Day 8
Is spent entirely at Shaab Rumi with 3 dives. Afterwards the boat moves to Shaab Saudi to moor.
Day 9
Begins with two dives on the Blue Belt followed by a dive on Shaab Saudi (north plateau). Afterwards the boat moves to Angarosh to moor.
Day 10
Is dedicated to 3 dives at Angarosh. During the manta season (October) the boat will move instead in the afternoon to Mesherifa and moor.
Day 11
Sails to Abington for the whole day. There are 3 day dives and a night dive.
Day 12
The boat moves to Merlo for the whole day. There are 3 day dives and a night dive.
Day 13
Fits in the last 2 dives at Angarosh before heading back north towards St Johns.
Day 14
Is the last day's diving with 1 or 2 dives in St Johns before sailing north to the port.
Day 13
Is the return day at Port Ghalib and flight back home.
If you would like to add an extension, combine this with another product or tweak the itinerary give us a call so we can discuss your dream diving holiday.
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