Abu Kafan

★★★★☆ (1,764)

Abu Kafan is a long, narrow reef with a large plateau running north to south. Roughly translated, Abu Karan means “father of the deep.“ This steep wall drops vertically to well over the 100 meters deep.

Lots of soft coral, due to the depth and often strong currents, it offers a great chance for big fish.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Open Water Diver - Diving course at Volkert Dive Center in Safaga Egypt

Open Water Diver - Diving course at Volkert Dive Center in Safaga Egypt

During your training we focus on safety, fun and patience for your progress. Our German-speaking instructors will teach you to dive with ease so that you can explore the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea during your course. The OWD certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver and embark on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

September 7, 2026 +143 More
$523.75
€451.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
179 Sightings
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11
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14
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25
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16
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28
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12

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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
50 Sightings
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9
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13
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14
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9

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
107 Sightings
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4
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19
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0
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18
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15
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24
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11

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
81 Sightings
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3
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9
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12
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0
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12
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14
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17
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7

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
67 Sightings
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9
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15
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14
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11
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
50 Sightings
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8
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10
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11
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11

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
37 Sightings
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2
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6
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0
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0
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0
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11
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10

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Total number of species approx.: 15

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Tuna

Tuna
28 Sightings
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3
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0
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6
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0
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0
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12
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0
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7

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
23 Sightings
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6
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8
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9
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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
20 Sightings
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7
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0
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0
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6

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
18 Sightings
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4
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7
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
18 Sightings
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7
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2
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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9

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Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
Cornetfish

Cornetfish
15 Sightings
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3
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4
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0
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0
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0
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6

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
7 Sightings
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2
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
6 Sightings
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0
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0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
5 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
5 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Club Ras Soma Diving Center

Club Ras Soma Diving Center

Soma Bay, Km 48, Safaga Road, P.O.Box 149, 84711 Hurghada, Egypt
Volkert Dive Center, Paradise Divers Safaga

Volkert Dive Center, Paradise Divers Safaga

Eagles Paradise Abu Soma Beach Resort, 12345 Safaga, Egypt
ORCA DIVE CLUB SAFAGA AMARINA

ORCA DIVE CLUB SAFAGA AMARINA

Amarina Resort Abu Soma - Safaga, 00000 SAFAGA, Egypt
Extra Divers Sharm el Naga

Extra Divers Sharm el Naga

Red Sea Dreams Resort, Viva Blue, 0000 Safaga / Red Sea, Egypt

Blue Aqua Diving Center

K8, 84711 Safaga, Egypt

Master Liveaboards, Master Liveaboards Red Sea Fleet

Villa 5, Eng Ahmed Rafaat St, 1111 Hurghada, Egypt

United Divers

Dolphin Beach Hotel, 00000 Safaga, Egypt

ROJO DIVE SAFARI

Old Sheraton Marina, N/A Hurghada, Egypt

Blue Submarine Diving Centers

Kilo 8, Lotus Bay, 11423 Safaga, Egypt

Dive Sites Nearby

Aqualung
Salim ED (★4.3)

Salim ED (★4.3)

Shore dive with the minibus. Entrance through a hole in the reeftop. Very jagged reef with coral garden on both sides to about 15m depth.
Magicdivers Kalawy, Safaga
Selim (★4.4)

Selim (★4.4)

This dive site belongs to the dive sites which are dived from land. The entrance is on foot after a short distance over the reef top.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Abu Saaf ED (★4.6)

Abu Saaf ED (★4.6)

Shore dive by minibus. Entry through a hole in the reef roof, followed by an approximately 80m long tunnel, which ends through a hole at a depth of 7m in a coral garden.
Sandro K. (#4310315)
El Makluf ED (★4.4)

El Makluf ED (★4.4)

Shore dive with the minibus. Entry through a hole in the reef top and a canyon. Several coral blocks reaching from 10m to 40m to just below the surface. In the south very nice coral garden with many table corals.
Magicdivers Kalawy, Safaga
Ras Dudi North (★4.5)

Ras Dudi North (★4.5)

Part of the fantastic house reef at the Magic Life Hotel south of Safaga, right on the doorstep. The dive site can be reached comfortably from the hotel's own jetty.
Manfred S. (#68310)
Kalawy House Reef, South (★4.4)

Kalawy House Reef, South (★4.4)

A beautiful house reef sitting just off-shore from the Magic Life resort. Easily accessible from the beach or the jetty with calm conditions and very clear water.
Aqualung
Gasus Soraya (★4.3)

Gasus Soraya (★4.3)

This dive site is very easy to dive from shore and is one of the easy accessible dive sites between Safaga and El Quesir.
Goeran K. (#2680458)
Coral Garden / Gassous Bay (★4.6)

Coral Garden / Gassous Bay (★4.6)

Nice house reef with a north and south side. Easy access from the beach. No boat traffic! No current and diveable in any weather. Night and early morning dives are possible daily!
Mares
Green Hole ED (★4.4)

Green Hole ED (★4.4)

Shore dive by minibus. Entry through a large hole in the reef top, then through a canyon. On both sides very nice coral garden. Partly rugged reef slopes. A rope helps with entry and exit.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Shaab Hamdallah (★4.3)

Shaab Hamdallah (★4.3)

Approx. 90 minutes of travel time. This site can only be approached in calm weather, as there is no protective reef to stop on. Therefore, it is not dived frequently making it pristine and beautiful!
Centrum Nurkowe Aqarium, 78-100 Kołobrzeg
Salem Express, wreck (★4.6)

Salem Express, wreck (★4.6)

Travel time approx. 90 minutes. This wreck sank in 1991 with many casualties. The Salem Express is 110m long and 18m wide. She lies at a depth of 12-33m.
Mares
Cannon Reef (★4.2)

Cannon Reef (★4.2)

Cannon Reef is about 90 minutes by boat. The reef is divable in 2 directions, the main reef as well as the south blocks, with depths up to approx. 15m. It is a drift-free dive site.
ORCA DIVE CLUB SOMA BAY, Soma Bay
Abu Kafan South (★4.3)

Abu Kafan South (★4.3)

MACHINE TRANSLATION: Abu Kafan Depth: 6 - 100m / Travel time: 80-90 min.is about 80 minutes outside Of Soma Bay. Roughly translated, Abu Kafan means "father of the abyss". This is a suitable description for this reef. If you dive here, you know why! Abu Kafan can be described as a smaller version of Elphinstone.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Sha’ab Sheer West (★4.4)

Sha’ab Sheer West (★4.4)

This is a great dive site for all levels of diver with bottom depths from 14- 30m. Be aware that in the channel there can be a little stronger current, making it nearly impossible to get through. Because of this, you can only dive the inside area.
ORCA DIVE CLUB SOMA BAY, Soma Bay
Abu Kafan North (★4.4)

Abu Kafan North (★4.4)

Abu Kafan North Depth: 6 – 100m / Cruising Time: 80-90 min. This site is about 80 minutes outside of Soma Bay. Roughly translated, Abu Kafan means “father of the abyss“ and this is a fitting description for this reef. If you dive here you will know why! Abu Kafan can be described as a smaller version of Elphinstone.
Centrum Nurkowe Aqarium, 78-100 Kołobrzeg
Sha’ab Sheer East (★4.4)

Sha’ab Sheer East (★4.4)

This rest area is popular and frequented by safari boats due to its large, quiet and safe dock. The reef begins only a few inches below the surface and at low tide, the tips of the coral heads break through the surface.
Ruediger B. (#3999339)
Al Kahfain (Wreck) (★4.5)

Al Kahfain (Wreck) (★4.5)

At the Al Kahfain you can only stop at the south wind, otherwise, the wreck can only be dived in a one-way dive. You jump off the boat at the wreck and then dive past the wreck, right shoulder over the coral garden, then back to the anchorages on the east side of Shaab Sheer.
Mares
Middle Reef Safaga (★4.4)

Middle Reef Safaga (★4.4)

Approx. 90-minute boat ride but worth the trip. From 5 to over 40m deep everything available to see. This is a nice dive site for one way drift dives. Many blocks form a kind of fun labyrinth.
Grzegorz K. (#1282779)
Panorama Reef, Safaga (★4.4)

Panorama Reef, Safaga (★4.4)

Approach by boat about 60 min, large outer reef with north and south plateau, depth 18-32m. Steep walls on east and west side, depth 40m+ with current mostly from north direction, in light to medium strength.
Centrum Nurkowe Aqarium, 78-100 Kołobrzeg
Panorama Reef North (★4.5)

Panorama Reef North (★4.5)

Panorama Reef is one of the top dive sites in the Safaga area. The reef formation and location attract all the amazing large marine species that you would expect to see in the deep blue. Two different dives can be done here: north and south Plato. Both dives average 0 to 40m plus in depth.
ORCA DIVE CLUB SOMA BAY, Soma Bay
Gamul Kebir (★4.3)

Gamul Kebir (★4.3)

Short driving time of approx. 25 minutes and can be approached even in strong winds. Shallow reef (max 16m) with great lighting conditions. Apart from the channel, there is little to no current.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Gamul Soraya (★4.4)

Gamul Soraya (★4.4)

About 30 minutes from the coast by boat. The main reef extends to 14m deep. The south side goes to 20m. There is little current but due to its size, it can be a bit windy and is not always approachable when winds are strong.
ORCA DIVE CLUB SOMA BAY, Soma Bay
Tobia Kebir (★4.4)

Tobia Kebir (★4.4)

An easy dive without much current, therefore suitable for beginner divers. From Tobia Kebir, you can make 3 different dives. Also diveable in bad weather.
Marcel P. (#4801450)
Tobia Hamra (★4.4)

Tobia Hamra (★4.4)

With a depth of 5-40m this site has something for everyone. It is also very nice for snorkelers. Navigation to the boat can sometimes be a bit difficult because it is located in the middle of the coral garden.