What level of diving experience is required for Wadi El Gimal?

Wadi El Gimal is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Wadi El Gimal?

At Wadi El Gimal, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Wadi El Gimal located?

Wadi El Gimal is located in Egypt, in the Hamata region (coordinates: 23.8297, 35.2996).

Wadi El Gimal Diving - Hamata, Egypt

DifficultyBeginner

Description

Wadi El Gimal is a beginner-friendly dive site within the Wadi El Gimal National Park near Hamata. The protected marine area ensures exceptional reef health and biodiversity. The fringing reef features pristine coral gardens with an impressive variety of hard and soft corals. The national park status means limited visitor numbers, resulting in a peaceful, uncrowded diving experience. Green turtles, dolphins, and dugongs have all been spotted in these protected waters, making it a unique eco-diving destination.