Erg Somaya (Small Giftun Drift)
One of Hurghada's best drift dives along Small Giftun island, with beautiful hard coral and a good chance of reef sharks and napoleon wrasse. Nearby on the island's east side, the 'Ham Ham' drift crosses a sea-fan forest at about 20 m.
Facts
- Region: Northern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Hurghada & El Gouna
- Depth: 5–29 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: reef, wall, drift
- Coordinates: 27.199, 33.9829 (approximate)
- Highlights: hard coral, napoleon wrasse, reef shark, gorgonian
- Tips: Current varies from mild to very strong and is hard to predict; not for beginners.