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Gamul Kebir

Also known as Gamul Kebira; Gamool Kebir; Jamul Kabir

A shallow reef about 25 minutes from Safaga with excellent light, reliably diveable when the outer sites are blown out.

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A shallow reef about 25 minutes from Safaga with excellent light, reliably diveable when the outer sites are blown out. Depth 3–16 m; day boat; Little to none except in the channel, where it can pick up. Approachable even in strong wind. current; visibility 15-25 m. Red Sea coastal protectorate waters.

Highlights

  • A shallow reef about 25 minutes from Safaga with excellent light, reliably diveable when the outer sites are blown out.

Marine life

  • anemonefish
  • glassfish
  • moray eel
  • blue-spotted stingray
  • hard coral gardens
  • juvenile reef fish

Good to know

Best season
Year-round; the standard windy-day alternative.
Protected status
Red Sea coastal protectorate waters.
Fees
Covered by the day-boat environmental charge.

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