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Tadjoura is home to some of the country’s best diving, thanks to the incredible wealth of nutrition that funnels through the area. Explore Tombant Point with its spectacular coral gardens, plummeting walls dotted by caverns and overhangs, fast-paced drifts, and a world-class wreck - the MV Priamos, known locally as “le Faon”. This is also where you’ll have the highest chances to encounter whale sharks and manta rays, thanks to the massive plankton blooms that filter back and forth between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>The Seven Brothers Islands\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Not to be confused with Egypt’s Brothers Islands, this volcanic chain, also known as the Sawabi Islands, lies in the Bab El Mandab strait at the entrance to the southern Red Sea. Several outstanding deep dives are found here, as well as thriving coral gardens and coral-encrusted walls. You can expect stronger currents and limited visibility thanks to a massive tidal shift that takes place twice a day, forcing an incredible volume of water across the reefs and rocky plateaus. Dive sites include Rhounda Khomaytou, home to dizzying dropoffs clouded by colourful reef fish, massive shoals of jacks and barracuda, and passing pelagics including whale sharks. Nearby, divers can explore the wreckage of La Dame Blanche, a well-preserved shipwreck lying in 25 metres of water, and the Japanese Gardens - one of the best places in Djibouti to spot macro creatures like nudibranchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Ghoubbet al Kharab\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The Bay of Ghoubbet is a highlight on every Djibouti liveaboard diving itinerary and the country’s number one destination for snorkelling and scuba day trips. This shallow cove boasts spectacular scenery, surrounded by mountains and cliffs towering up to 600 metres. But, it’s what lies below the waves that attracts visitors to the area. Juvenile whale sharks gather here, sometimes in great numbers, to feast on the annual plankton blooms taking place between November and January. The sharks are often joined by manta rays, swooping and barrel rolling past their giant companions. Ghoubbet al Kharab is also where the Djibouti Crack can be found, a submerged fissure between two tectonic plates that divers can swim through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Snorkeling with Djibouti's whale sharks\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>While you might spot a whale shark while diving in Djibouti, you’re far more likely to encounter one while they feed at the surface. Sometimes joined by manta rays, the sharks swim slowly with their giant mouths open, gulping thousands of litres of seawater per hour while sifting out their favourite meal - microscopic organisms known as plankton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whale shark snorkelling session will begin with a detailed environmental and safety briefing. Guests are asked to enter the water as silently as possible, keep three to four metres distance from these protected animals, and keep all encounters passive. Touching is strictly prohibited, as is flash photography. Up to eight snorkellers are allowed in the water at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>","Reefs and wrecks","Advanced upwards","October to February","15  - 40m+","10 - 35m+","24 - 33C",[329,333,336,339,342],{"type":330,"tabTitle":331,"tabContent":332},"richtext","About Djibouti","\u003Cp>Located south of Egypt between Eritrea and the Horn of Africa, Djibouti is home to the Red Sea’s southernmost waters, eventually giving way to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. This country receives even fewer visitors than its northern neighbours and is far less developed, allowing many of the region’s reefs to remain pristine, free from pollution and unsustainable tourism. Djibouti isn’t just famous for its outstanding scuba diving; it also boasts austere volcanic islands, coral islets, and nearly 400 kilometres of picturesque coastline. Below the waterline, divers will encounter some of the Red Sea’s most colourful coral gardens, brightly festooned walls plunging into the abyss, and fascinating geological formations, including a tectonic rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Djibouti’s waters cover thousands of square kilometres and its maritime hub, the Port of Djibouti, has served as the gateway to the Red Sea for centuries - contributing to its impressive collection of sunken ships. The powerful tides funnelling through Ghoubbet al Kharab and the Gulf of Tadjourah make it a hotspot for marine megafauna, including dolphins, manta rays, and whale sharks. In fact, so many juvenile whale sharks are seen here that scientists believe the area may be an essential nursery! These fast-moving and nutrient-rich waters also fuel incredible coral growth, helping the region’s reefs to thrive.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":330,"tabTitle":334,"tabContent":335},"Getting there","\u003Cp>Djibouti’s best dive sites are far apart, from the inland gulf of Goubbet-Al Kharab to the Seven Brothers Islands at the mouth of the Red Sea. So the best way to explore the region is onboard a liveaboard, allowing divers to spend several days in each area. Trips start and end in Djibouti City, the country’s transportation hub, also home to the international airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting to Djibouti is straightforward, with direct international flights from some parts of Europe and connections through Qatar and Turkey. On arrival in Djibouti, you’ll be met at the airport by your liveaboard operator of choice. A visa is required for travel to Djibouti but is easy to arrange independently online. You’ll arrive with a pre-approved e-visa and receive the hard copy on arrival at the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":330,"tabTitle":337,"tabContent":338},"Where to stay","\u003Cp>Most of the diving in Djibouti is done via liveaboard, with visitors staying on their vessel of choice throughout their week-long safari at sea. Some land-based operators do offer day trips as well, though Djibouti’s inland dive sites are far less pristine than its further-flung areas. No matter which type of holiday you opt for, your adventure will begin in Djibouti City. This colourful capital is famous for its quiet avenues lined by French colonial buildings, mosques, and Moorish arcades, home to cafes, shops, and outdoor markets. Stay close to the waterfront to enjoy cool, breezy evenings, lovely ocean views, and a variety of dining and shopping within walking distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just outside the city’s centre, visitors can tour the DECAN Reserve, home to cheetahs and other African wildlife, or one of Djibouti’s golden-sand beaches boasting a stark desert backdrop set against the sparkling turquoise sea.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":330,"tabTitle":340,"tabContent":341},"Dive seasons and weather in Djibouti","\u003Cp>Djibouti is a desert, prone to hot, dry weather and over 340 days of sunshine per year. The month of April is the peak of the monsoon season, with around 18 millimetres of precipitation, mostly consisting of scattered afternoon showers lasting just a few minutes. No matter when you visit, you can expect intense daytime heat with temperatures occasionally soaring above 40°C and afternoon highs averaging 34°C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liveaboard scuba diving safaris in Djibouti run from October through February, coinciding with the region’s peak pelagic season. During these months, massive plankton blooms attract whale sharks and manta rays to feed. Sea temperatures average between 27 and 29°C, with most divers and snorkelers feeling perfectly comfortable in a skinsuit or shortie. And, while this influx of nutrition does reduce visibility, which can drop to 20 metres or less, it’s a worthwhile tradeoff for coming face to face with the biggest fish in the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While land-based operators in Djibouti offer diving year round, whale shark and manta season is, without a doubt, the best time to visit. Outside these months, ocean temperatures climb into the 30s, driving most wildlife back into deeper waters. And, between April and August, the region’s scant rainfall can negatively impact underwater visibility, thanks to runoff of desert sand and dust.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":330,"tabTitle":99,"tabContent":343},"\u003Cp>Djibouti is home to four marine protected areas, covering nearly 7,500 kilometres of ocean. The islands of Moucha and Maskhali were the first declared MPAs in Djibouti, established in 1972 and 1980, respectively. Over time, more have been added to the list - including the islands of Haramous and Arta and the Seven Brothers archipelago. However, in the past, these marine parks were ravaged by poachers and left exposed to commercial fishing of all kinds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Djibouti’s most recent marine parks programme is relatively new, having been established in 2013. But, even in that short period of time, visible progress has been made in all of the protected areas. Today, NGOs are stepping in to help, with groups like Mission blue and KAI leading the charge. By working with local fishermen, nomadic tribesmen, diving centres, and the relevant authorities, they are implementing nationwide change with coast-guard directed patrols and educational outreach programmes to boost sustainable tourism in the region.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Seasonal whale sharks and manta rays from October to February\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Fascinating underwater landscapes with reefs, walls, and tectonic rift\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Just a handful of operators in the region and very few divers\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[346,349],{"type":347,"linkUrl":348},"specialOffersLink","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fspecial-offers",{"type":350,"bannerId":351,"banner":352},"downloadGuide","red-sea-dive-guide",{"bannerId":351,"bannerTitle":353,"zohoLinkId":354,"bannerBodyText":355,"bannerCTAText":356,"bannerCTALink":357,"bannerBackground":358,"downloadGuideText":359,"downloadGuideUrl":360},"Free Red Sea dive guide","4308641000011421005","\u003Cp>Explore the top wrecks, where to dive, the best seasons and pro tips in this 50 page guide to Egypt and the Red Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.flipsnack.com\u002Fzublu\u002Fred-sea-dive-destination-guide.html","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FRed-Sea-dive-destination-guide.png","Free Red Sea diving guide","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fa-guide-to-red-sea-best-diving",[362,389,403,417],{"type":160,"id":363,"url":364,"slug":365,"title":366,"code":367,"subtitle":368,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":369,"introduction":370,"banner":371,"cardPortrait":372,"status":171,"parent":373},"17212","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fred-sea\u002Fegypt-red-sea\u002Fmarsa-alam-brothers-elphinstone","marsa-alam-brothers-elphinstone","Marsa Alam, Brothers Islands and Elphinstone","RED_MAR","Dive pristine reefs, dramatic wrecks and remote islands with sharks galore in Egypt’s central Red Sea","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Action-packed diving, shallow wrecks, and sheltered bays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter oceanic whitetips, grey reef, hammerheads, thresher sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Home to the hugely poignant wreck of the Salem Express\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for dugongs at sites such as Abu Dabbab and Marsa Mubarak\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Combining the best of the north and south, and accessible from land and liveaboards, Egypt’s central Red Sea offers a diving experience to suit everyone. From the rip-roaring walls of the Brothers Islands, Elphinstone and Daedalus, to the chilling wreck of the Salem Express and dugong-grazed seagrass beds of Safaga and Marsa Alam, Egypt’s central Red sea is without a doubt one of the world’s finest all-round dive destinations","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEgypt-Red-Sea\u002FMarsa-Alam-Central\u002FMarsa-Alam-Brothers-Elphinstone-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEgypt-Red-Sea\u002FMarsa-Alam-Central\u002FMarsa-Alam-Brothers-Elphinstone-thumb.jpg",[374,388],{"type":174,"id":375,"url":376,"slug":377,"title":378,"code":379,"subtitle":380,"tagline":381,"overviewHighlight":382,"overviewText":383,"shortHighlight":384,"introduction":385,"banner":386,"cardPortrait":387,"status":171},"17306","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fred-sea\u002Fegypt-red-sea","egypt-red-sea","Egypt","RED_EGY","Dive pristine reefs in search of pelagic sharks, dugongs, dolphins and more","Explore haunting and historical shipwrecks, cruise thriving coral reefs, take on heart-pounding drift dives, and discover incredible biodiversity in some of Egypt's most impressive diving destinations.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Plummeting walls and thriving, kaleidoscopic coral gardens\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Up-close encounters with up to nine species of sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Spooky shipwrecks packed with wartime relics and sombre artefacts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Chance encounters with rare wildlife including dolphins and dugongs\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Speciality diving with opportunities for cavern and cave exploration and technical diving\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>Made famous by Jacques Cousteau, Egypt's Red Sea is one of the most legendary diving destinations on Planet Earth. This diverse region is home to an incredible variety of dive sites, including colourful light-filled coral gardens, plummeting walls and dizzying dropoffs, and eerie shipwrecks emerging from the depths. Plus, ripping currents playing host to vast schools of tuna and trevally, and plenty of pelagic wildlife like sharks. The Red Sea is stunning above water as well, with unique sights like the rusting hulks of ships perched high above the waves, and stark desert landscapes perfectly contrasted against its sparkling turquoise waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A diver’s dream come true, this massive region boasts incredible biodiversity, outstanding visibility, and endless opportunities for speciality dives. Come face to face with fascinating wildlife of all shapes and sizes, from macro to megafauna. Explore caverns, caves, and wrecks. And, dive lovely fringing reefs and near-vertical walls carpeted by luxuriant hard and soft coral gardens. You could dive here every day for months and never run short on excitement! Best of all, many of the Red Sea's most exciting sites are easily explored via day trip or liveaboard - giving you the freedom to choose your own adventure.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>With an enticing mix of ancient cultures and deserts, spectacular coral reefs and remote islands to explore, the Egyptian Red Sea is justifiably famous as offering some of the finest diving experiences on the planet - perfect for discerning divers of any experience level.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive beautiful reefs filled with spectacularly-colourful marine life\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Learn to dive or improve your skills at Dahab, home to the Blue Hole\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Witness huge schools of fish gathering to spawn at Ras Mohammed National Park\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore magnificent wrecks including the famous Thistlegorm, Giannis D & Dunraven \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter dolphins & dugongs in MA, coral-fringed coastal bays at Marsa Alam\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Head south to Elphinstone, Brothers, St Johns, Rocky Island & Zabargad in search of oceanic whitetip & hammerhead sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Enjoy exceptional visibility with 40m+ in the winter months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","The Egyptian Red Sea is a vast rift between Africa and Asia stretching thousands of kilometers from the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, to the border with Sudan in the south. 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