Shambaia (Gota Shambaia)
Sheltered, shallow reef in the north with colourful coral formations and lots of reef fish; sunlight makes it good for photography, and schools of sweetlips and barracuda or a passing Napoleon wrasse are possible. A gentle break from the deep walls, the boat's tender drops divers at the northern point.
Facts
- Region: Sudan Red Sea (Port Sudan & north)
- Area: Northern reefs
- Depth: 3–15 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: reef, bay
- Coordinates: 20.8707, 37.3909 (approximate)
- Highlights: sweetlips, barracuda, napoleon wrasse, coral gardens
- Tips: Easy, shallow dive suited to a check or night dive. Permit/fees: no separate dive permit from an official Sudanese source could be found. Operators collect a combined government/port/marine-park charge in cash on arrival (DUNE lists EUR 187 per 7-night trip; Blue Force listed EUR 220 + 70 service tax, now historical), so ask the operator what is included.