Shaab Hamdallah - Safaga

The Village, off Babi Island, is one of those drift dives we always look forward to. Drop in, and you’re immediately carried along a steep slope, often with a nice push. We’ve had dives here where reef sharks cruise past us from start to finish, a constant presence in the blue. It’s not just the sharks, though; we often see turtles gliding by and big schools of trevally flashing past. The real joy of The Village, for us, is the split personality. While the drift keeps you moving over the corals, the shallow end is a macro playground. We’re always picking out tiny blennies tucked into crevices and spotting Hoeven’s wrasse darting between the branches. We’d suggest you save some air and take your time finning around the coral rocks at the end of the dive. That’s where the Black-banded Gobies and Ambon Pullers hide out. It’s a great site for divers who love the thrill of a drift but also appreciate slowing down for the small stuff. Maximum depth here is a comfortable 16 meters, so there’s plenty of bottom time to enjoy it all.

Location
Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
26.630500, 34.068800
Type
drift

Best Time to Dive in Safaga

The warmest water temperatures in Safaga occur in August, averaging 29.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.1°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 25.0°C
  • June: 26.5°C
  • July: 27.7°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.4°C
  • November: 26.7°C
  • December: 24.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Safaga

Nearest Dive Centres to Shaab Hamdallah

Marine Life in Safaga

Home to 32 recorded species including 22 reef fish, 5 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Shaab Hamdallah

Based on average water temperature of 25.5°C, currents 16 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • 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