Umm Khararim (Cave Reef)
A shallow reef riddled with sunlit tunnels and cracks running from the surface to about 6 m, with a maximum depth around 15 m. Soldierfish and scorpionfish shelter in the passages, and batfish and napoleon wrasse cruise outside.
Facts
- Region: Southern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: St. John's Reefs
- Depth: 3–15 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: reef, cave
- Coordinates: 23.6356, 35.8252 (approximate)
- Highlights: caves, swim-throughs, batfish, napoleon wrasse, soldierfish, scorpionfish
- Tips: Some northern tunnels are dead ends, so follow the guide; perfect for wide-angle light shots.