Soma Bay
Soma Bay has a rich marine ecosystem and an astonishing variety of marine life which any visitor enjoys.
Explore Safaga
Safaga, a hidden gem along Egypt's Red Sea coast, offers divers a remarkable underwater experience. Known for its vibrant coral gardens and stunning coral walls, this small port town is a top destination for diving enthusiasts. The waters of Safaga are teeming with diverse marine life, from curious turtles to majestic hammerhead sharks, making every dive an adventure filled with awe and wonder. One of the unique aspects of diving in Safaga is the opportunity to explore impressive wrecks that tell tales of history beneath the waves, adding an element of intrigue to your dive excursions.
The best dive sites in Safaga are often located further from the coastline, making it an ideal location for liveaboard adventures. These well-appointed dive boats offer the perfect mix of comfort and exploration, taking divers to some of the most secluded and pristine dive spots in the region. With options ranging from short trips to week-long voyages, liveaboard experiences provide ample opportunities to discover the rich marine biodiversity that defines the Red Sea. Beyond its underwater allure, Safaga's black sand dunes and mineral springs offer a serene backdrop, enhancing the overall experience for those seeking both adventure and relaxation.
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Diving in Safaga
One of the top dive sites which divers come and visit here is Salem Express which is a truly breathtaking wreck dive. It is not possible to dive inside the wreck but considering it sank almost 20 years ago, it has become its own ecosystem and is now home to many species of corals and fish life.
Most of the diving here, done by the dive centres, is shore diving as most of the best dive sites are located there. There are options for liveaboard diving as there are a few dive sites located offshore.
Night dives at the Seven Pillars dive site are also really fun due the Lion Fish which start using your torchlight beams for hunting!
Top Wildlife Sightings in Safaga
Abu Kefan is one of the dive sites here which really provides divers with the opportunity to spot some larger marine life, which is definitely always a thrill. Here there is the chance for divers to spot Hammerhead sharks, Sea Turtles, Barracuda, Blacktail Sharks and more species of reef sharks. At Panorama reef you can enjoy the plethora of Anemone Fish which have set up house here and who will defend their homes to divers enjoyment. This area in general does allow for more shark sightings, large Napoleons, and Eagle Ray every now and then, and not to forget the large schools of brightly coloured reef fish which rain down on the reef.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 200
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Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Octopus
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Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 28
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Clownfish
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Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
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The best Months to dive in Safaga
Divers wanting to dive in the Red Sea have the benefit of being able to dive any month of the year as conditions in this area are ideal for diving throughout. Apart from the days with high wind, weather conditions are never too extreme here to prevent diving. Water temperatures reach a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius in the summer months between June and September and reach a minimum of 21 degrees Celsius in February. Visibility remains constant throughout the year at around 22-25 metres.
