Port Sudan
Sudan
- Safety rating
- 3.5/10
- Best time to visit
- Winter months bring slightly cooler, more comfortable conditions for the coast and diving season.
- Population
- 0.6M
Overview
Sudan's main Red Sea gateway is a humid coastal port fringed by some of the world's most pristine and least-dived coral reefs. It serves as the launch point for legendary diving at Sanganeb and Sha'ab Rumi.
Top attractions
World-class diving at Sanganeb atoll and Sha'ab Rumi, plus the bustling port and nearby Red Sea coast.
Getting around
Shared taxis, rickshaws and minibuses cover the town; boats access the offshore dive sites.