Dive Site: Abu Kifan North/South

Access: Boat, zodiac

Minimum Divers: 12

Minimum Qualification: Open water

Depth Range: 10 - 30 M

Abu Kifan North/South

 

Site Position

1000minutes cruising from Safaga; south-east from Safaga Island

 

Sea Conditions

Open sea and exposed to weather. Moderate to strong currents.

 

Profile/Specifics

Depth to 30 meters. Deep wall dives require experience. Popular with underwater photographers. Affectionally known as “Father of the Deep”.

At the north of Abu Kafan is a big plateau with many smaller corals and one bigger coral formation. A huge and long plateau in the most beautiful colors looms on the southern side. Recommended to do a drift dive. als let diver hearts beat faster. Either small nudibranchs or big turtles, here you can find everything. Beautiful pinnacles.

 

Aquatic Panorama

  • Black coral
  • Soft coral
  • gorgonia
  • Bannerfish
  • Sweetlips
  • Giant barracuda
  • Sea turtles
  • Nudibranchs