Shaab Rumi
Also known as: Sha'ab Rumi
Best time to dive
January to December; November to April
What you might see
- BarracudaPeak season
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow lagoon fringes of the reef can be snorkeled, but the main Conshelf remains and shark-viewing areas are dive-only
Safety notes
Confined-space and entanglement risk exploring the deteriorated Conshelf structures (submarine garage, old shark cage, tool shed remnants), current at the drop-off, depth on wall sections; broader access hazard - Sudan civil war/Port Sudan drone strikes (2025), confirm current operator status (VERIFY)
Permits & fees
Sudan tourist visa required; no specific site permit fee documented, conservation fees generally bundled into liveaboard cost
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Port Sudan
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.