Barakuda Diving - Dahab

Safaris

Departing from Dahab - Barakuda Diving Center, located in Lagona Village

Thistlegorm or Wreck-Diving Safaris
Liveaboard excursions for Wreck-Diving are offered from 1-3 days to the Thistlegorm or Abu Nuhas, escorted by an experienced Diveguide with good local knowledge. Big Visa necessary. Minimum participants: 6 persons, prices on request.

Thistlegorm
The Thistlegorm is the best known wreck in the Red Sea and one of the most sought after in the whole world. It was on the 6th October, 1941, when she was hit by a German long range bomber. The bomb landed in number 4 hold, which held ammunition. She was ripped in half and sank instantly. She is lying in 30 m water, in an upright position and stands proud of the seabed by about 18 m between Sha'ab Ali and Sha'ab Mahmoud. The wreck is best approached as 2 separate dives, current on this dives can be extremely strong. We recommend these dives for advanced divers.

1-day trip to Thistlegorm from Dahab
In the evening before the trip the guests are transferred to Sharm El Sheikh, where they can have dinner on the Safari-Boat and stay overnight.

6:00 am Start from Sharm El Sheikh harbour
9:30 am Arrival at Thistlegorm
10:00 am 1. Dive at Thistlegorm
12:30 am 2. Dive at Thistlegorm
13:30 pm Departure to Ras Mohammed
14:00 pm Lunch
15:30 pm 3. Dive at Ras Mohammed
18:00 pm Arrival at Sharm harbour and return to Dahab
19:30 pm Arrival at Dahab

Liveaboard excursions for Wreck-Diving are offered from 1-3 days to the Thistlegorm or Abu Nuhas, escorted by an experienced Diveguide with good local knowledge. Big Visa necessary. Minimum participants: 6 persons, prices on request.

Jeep safaris 1-3 days

RAS MOHAMMED
Declared in 1983 and subjected to a comprehensive development program initiated in 1989, the Ras Mohammed National Park has since become an essential feature to the economic development on South Sinai. The boundaries of the National Park extend from a point opposite the Qad Ibn Haddan lighthouse on the Gulf of Suez to the southern boundary of the Nabq Protectorate on the Gulf of Suez.

The area includes the Island of Tiran and all shorelines fronting the Sharm el Sheikh tourism development area. It is essential that all users recognize their individual responsibility to protect the natural resources of the area, remembering that these are common property resources, of international importance, and the heritage of future Egyptian generations.

Coral reef ecosystems found in the National Park are recognized internationally as among the world's best. This recognition is based primarily on the diversity of flora and fauna, clear, warm water devoid of pollutants, their proximity to shorelines and their spectacular vertical profile. The reef exists as an explosion of color and life in stark contrast to the seemingly barren desert adjacent to it. The National Park offers outstanding coral reef and nature viewing experiences to the visitor.

Daily trips to Ras Mohammed (Naturparc in Sharm El Sheikh), to reach in around 1 hour by car from Dahab, are organised upon request. Here we dive at the famous sites like Shark Observatory or Yolanda Reef. Big Visa necessary.
Minimum participants: 4 persons, prices on request.

NABQ
Managed Resource Protected Area As the largest coastal Protectorate of the Gulf of Aqaba (600 kilometres squared), Nabq contains a variety of ecosystems that provide for nature viewing experiences unique in the Sinai Peninsula. The Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) agreed to protect Nabq on the basis of its rich natural resource base. These include:

. the most northerly stand of mangrove trees in the Red Sea/Indian Ocean complex
. one of the largest single stands of Arak bushes in the Middle East, covering the higher dunes of the Wadi Kid alluvial fan
. 134 plant species of which six are found only in Nabq
. Gazelle, Nubian Ibex, Hyrax and small mammal populations
. Rich coral reef communities

Program for the Jeep Safaries to Nabq
(Gabilda, Ras Tantur, Balis, Shura Mangata, Nahled Tetal)

1. Day Start in Dahab at 7:00 am, arriving in Nabq around 9:00 Offering 3 dives (including Nightdive) at different divesites in Nabq nightcamp
2. Day Early Morning-Dive around 7:00 am, followed by breakfast During the day 2 more dives (if requested Nightdive) nightcamp
3. Day Early Morning-Dive and 1 more dive before lunch. Return to Dahab in the early afternoon (3:30 pm) to arrive in Dahab around 5:30

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are supplied on Full Board Basis and mainly prepared by the Bedouins, well known for their excellent meals. Softdrinks (Water, Coke and tea) are included. Minimum number of participants: 4

Camel Diving Safaris - Sinai Trekking

Diving Safaris
The dive sites "Gabr El Bint" in the south or "Ras Abu Galum" in the north of Dahab which are belonging to the Natural Parc Area, are only attainable by Camels, which will bring us with all the equipment during a 1,5 hours ride to the unforgettable nice diving sites.

Our excursions with Camels are very exclusive trips and close to nature. We offer these excursions as 1- or 2-days trip. Staying overnight we recommend sleeping bags, because we sleep in simple tents beside the beach. The atmosphere in the evening is made by the sky full of stars, a nice camping fire and the soft music of the beduins.

During these safaris we can arrange for 3 dives per day. Around the diving spots of Ras Abu Galum and Gabr El Bint there is a lot to see for the drop-off freaks. The spots are in a very healthy condition, as there are only few people diving.

The food is completely done by Beduins, well known for the good taste, who offer constantly during the day the well tasting Beduin-tea.

The safaris can be booked in advance and be combined with a stay at our hotel, Daniela Village Dahab.Prices upon request, group discount possible.

Camel-Trekkingsafaris (1- or more days) without dives can also be organised by us. Information upon request.

ABU GALUM

Abu Galum - Protected Area
Characterized by its spectacular granite mountains ending abruptly on a narrow coastal plain fronted by rich coral reefs. Abu Galum owes its Protected status to its varied ecosystems, unique back reef communities and excellent coral reefs.

Recent surveys have identified 167 species of desert plants, many of which are not found in either Ras Mohammed or Nabq. As a result, Abu Galum also contains the largest number of Nubian Ibex, Hyrax, Red Fox, Striped Hyena and evidence of other mammalian species. The Abu Galum Protectorate is managed to ensure that its natural resources are safeguarded from all destructive activities. As a result, diving sites and shore access points are being prepared, nature trails through mountain areas have been identified, the area is being kept clean, Bedouin fishing activities are regulated, and a visitor center is under construction

Safari Ras Abu Galum
(El Mayet, El Hasher, Ras Mamlah, Abu Galum Nord, Abu Galum S�d)

1. Day 7:30 - Departure from Barakuda Diving Center, Transfer to Blue Hole, loading the Camels and finally riding along the beautiful coast to Ras Abu Galum, arrival around 10:00 am Diving 2 daily dives and a night-dive (if requested) Camelride to change the divesites Nightcamp in Bedouin Tents
2. Day 07:00 Early-Morning-Dive (upon request) The programm can follow 2 more dives, or 1 dive and a nightdive (if requested) Camelride to change the divesites Nightcamp in Bedouin Tents
3. Day Early Morning-Dive (upon request) and 1 more dive during the day. Starting the return to Dahab at 3:30 pm, arrive at Dahab around 5:30

Gabr El Bint
Gabr El Bint in the South of Dahab can only be reached by Camels or by Boat. The wonderful divesites in the protected area are offering the possibility to see Sharks or Manta Rays.

Gabr El Bint - Program for full Day Boat Trip

7:30 am - Departure from Diving Center
8:30 am - Departure from Jetty in Dahab
9:30 am - Arrival Gabr El Bint
10:00 am - 1. Dive
11:30 am - Lunch
14:00 am - 2. Dive
16:00 am - Return to Dahab
17:00 pm - Arrival at Dahab