Red Sea Diving Safari - Shagra Village - Deep South

The team at Red Sea Diving Safari - Shagra Village are, in our opinion, some of the best hosts in the Egyptian Red Sea. We've spent many weeks here and always feel like we're coming home. This isn't your typical resort; it’s a village, built with a deep respect for the desert and the sea. You choose your hut, usually a simple but comfortable one with a palm-frond roof, and settle into a rhythm of dive, eat, relax. We love that the house reef is right there, just a short walk from your front door, making early morning dives incredibly easy – we often beat the sun to the water. Diving here is gloriously straightforward. We’ve done countless shore dives on their house reef, which stretches north and south, each direction offering different topography and critters. The south side often has playful spinner dolphins making an appearance early in the morning. Boat dives are available too, of course, heading to deeper, offshore sites. The dive guides are brilliant, relaxed but eagle-eyed for things like the small, striped pygmy pipehorses that hide among the corals. Food is communal, served buffet style, and always plentiful – perfect after a day in the water. For divers who appreciate simplicity, genuine hospitality, and an incredible house reef without the crowds, Shagra Village is our top pick.

Location
Deep South, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
25.245340, 34.794365
Phone
+20 2 33371833
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.redsea-divingsafari.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:35827]
Address
20km North Of Marsa Alam, Marsa Al Alam, Red Sea, No State, Egypt

Dive Sites Near Red Sea Diving Safari - Shagra Village

Red Sea Diving Safari - Shagra Village provides access to 15 dive sites in Deep South.

Other Dive Centres in Deep South

Best Time to Dive in Deep South

The warmest water temperatures in Deep South occur in January, averaging 22.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 22.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.7°C (air: 19.1°C)
  • February: 22.7°C (air: 19.5°C)
  • March: 22.7°C (air: 22.3°C)
  • April: 22.7°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • May: 22.7°C (air: 29.7°C)
  • June: 22.7°C (air: 32.9°C)
  • July: 22.7°C (air: 33.7°C)
  • August: 22.7°C (air: 34.1°C)
  • September: 22.7°C (air: 32.6°C)
  • October: 22.7°C (air: 28.5°C)
  • November: 22.7°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • December: 22.7°C (air: 21.4°C)

Marine Life in Deep South

Home to 63 recorded species including 30 reef fish, 10 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 6 hard corals, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 sharks & rays.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Deep South

Based on average water temperature of 22.7°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories