Sha'ab Jibna

Sha'ab Jibna is an advanced dive site in the Sudanese Red Sea, where this offshore reef system provides experienced divers with pristine coral walls and marine encounters that exemplify the exceptional quality of Sudan's underwater environment. The reef's position in the open Red Sea means it receives the full benefit of oceanic water quality and nutrient delivery. The reef structure at Sha'ab Jibna features dramatic walls that drop from shallow reef crests into the deep Red Sea. The wall face is decorated with the full spectrum of Red Sea marine growth, from the hard corals that dominate the sun-lit upper sections to the gorgonians and soft corals that adorn the deeper wall face. The coral condition reflects the minimal impact that these remote reefs experience. Fish populations are dense and include the characteristic Red Sea assemblage in its full diversity. The anthias clouds above the coral are dense, schools of surgeonfish graze across the reef in organized formations, and the predatory species that top the food chain maintain their natural presence. The reef's healthy state is evident in the balanced proportions of species at every trophic level. Shark encounters are a regular feature, with grey reef sharks patrolling the wall edges in numbers that reflect the ecosystem's health. The deep blue beyond the wall occasionally reveals larger pelagic visitors that add excitement and unpredictability to the dive. Sha'ab Jibna delivers the pristine reef experience that distinguishes Sudan from other Red Sea destinations, with coral walls of exceptional beauty and marine encounters of world-class quality.