It's not worth travelling as it's too far and nothing interesting and difficult to walk to it, just a little bridge. Only the view is beautiful among mountains. If you have options, go on a real trip like Safari or Cultural to see authentic Ethiopia.

The views from this are spectacular..i highly recommend going here on a tour from addis ababa. Don't go with tour operators like viator, its a big ripoff, instead boom directly with local operators. I paid just 60USD for both debre lebanos and Portuguese bridge directly while its 80USD on viator

A very good place for site visitation and see some nature. Has a good waterfall and so many mountains and caves. It's one of good places to see if u can, the locals are good people and very nice.

It is one of the day trip place in Ethiopia. Two and half hour drive to the north part of Addis and you will reach the beautiful view. Portuguese Bridge is built in the 18th century. The water fall is beautiful rainy season time.

Beautiful landscape overlooking a valley at the blue nile gorge You can go for a swim and shower at the waterfall in the dry season, hike the hills and interact with baboons! The nearby Ethio-German lodge has a great camping spot It's close to Addis so it can be a great day trip!

Amazing in the rainy season. Park at the hotel. They do coffee etc. We were charged 200br each at the entrance. No receipt so could be a scam, correct me if I'm wrong. Well worth the trip from Addis.

Quite a drive from Addis (2 and half hours), and a bit bumpy in places, but it is definitely worth it, and must be among the top options for day trips from Addis. There is a bridge, but in the right season, a raging river running under it, then over a huge waterfall off a massive cliff. Looking out over the cliff from various viewpoints is a spectacular view of the whole valley below for miles and miles. On top of all of that, there were dozens of baboons, which you get pretty close to!

The falls are a real highlight during the raining season. The whole trip to get there is an adventure. You see how the locals live and walk through the primary forest. It’s very muddy, so bring proper shoes.

Great day trip from Bahir Dar. It takes about 2h drive and most of the road is pretty good. Amazing views of the waterfalls and you can get very very close to the water as well as right on the top edge of the falls. You will want to get a guide from the office at the beginning of the park, it costs 200bir. Our guide was very helpful and was definitely worth having him.

The water flow has been severely reduced due to the dam, but the waterfalls and surroundings are still impressive and worth a visit. Take the long way for a nice moderate hike with some excellent views. The hassle of the merchant children following you the entire way is annoying though, especially since this is a paid tourist attraction.

The Blue Nile is locally known as 'Tis Abay' which means 'Great Smoke'. You will need to engage / pay a guide to bring you to the waterfall from the drop off point. It took about 20-30 minutes thereabout to walk on basically flat ground to reach the waterfall. Not strenuous. The waterfall was striking and beautiful well worth the walk

This is a place you must visit if you are close to bahir dar city. You will travel there by bus and then get a ticket. I recommend you to take a walk not a boat at the first way. So many kids will try to sell trinkets and if you want photo then you will have to pay for it. So I azdvice you to bring some cookies or candies, but the best would be to give them pen, pencil or notebook or book, anything for their school. Don't limit your time, enjoy it. Blue Nile falls will greet you with its power & beauty.

Originally, the Blue Nile meandered away from Lake Tana before plunging violently over the side of a 400m (1,312ft) wide gorge into a chasm below. Unfortunately, due to hydroelectric projects upstream, the waterfall today is only a shadow of its former self.

The beauty of Abay river water fall is breathtaking. If you are around Bahir Dar you should visit it. But you should consider the season, the rainy season Starts in June and ends in October.

The journey to the monastery is much more enjoyable than the monastery itself. It’s another example of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s greed, asking for an entrance fee of 30 dollars. This is absolutely absurd, and I say this as someone who loves monasteries. But this fee is simply too much – it’s money wasted here. However, the surrounding area and the journey through the villages with stunning views of Lalibela and the surroundings are definitely worth it. If you take a tuk-tuk, you can have it stop at the best spots for photos.

It’s 20$ usd cash per person to enter, which is extortionate. Not included with your 100$ church ticket. Wait for the lady at the blue sign to pay. Do not give money to anyone else except at the monastery entrance sign. The monastery itself is mildly interesting. The views of canyons and farms along the way are beautiful. The hike + visit will take you about 5 hours round trip including breaks, starting from the town center. Expect the usual tip hassling along the way, though much less than Lalibela proper. A guide is not needed, you can follow the route on google maps though there is a minor shortcut along a sketchy cliff trail you might not find on your own

Though not intricately built as the churches in Lalibela, going to this place is worth it just for the experience of getting there and seeing the surrounding area. I would recommend going there in the early morning or late afternoon as the climb takes it toll. The road to the church is not yet built so beware. Take a three wheeled taxies to there from city center as it would be cheaper for there to wait for you when you get down or hike. enjoy.

Amazing location for a little monastery, it’s worth the Climb here. The rocky mountaintop of this sacred mountain is beautiful and the 360° view of the surroundings spectacular.

I always being blessed visited Asheten maryiam monastery . Its the oldest monastery and the first construction of king lalibela him self in 9 and 10 century

Price update June 2019, it costs 350 birr. Not 200. The short 10min walk up to the monastery from the end of the road is nice as well as the views. They are building a roof and a museum, that is what I hope the money is going for, the Monastery it self is not going to wow anyone after all the churches of lalibela. Check the photo of the view, that is the best part. Also we paid 250 birr for the tuk tuk to take us there and back down to the centre of town, that is an adventure.

Did the hike all the way up from town but when we got to the checkpoint we were told foreigners must pay $20 US each to continue the last bit to the ruins. The checkpoint guy would not relent. OK then, got in a good workout with some fine views, but, ah, no, we think we'll just hike back down and skip the silly foreigner's entry price.

Stunning. The most iconic of the Lalībela churches. I was fortunate enough to be here for a Sunday morning service which was amazing to experience. As a bonus there were fewer people asking for food or money compared to the day before.

The Extraordinary St. George Church in Lalibela Visiting the remarkable St. George Church in Lalibela was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Carved entirely out of a single rock in the shape of a cross, the church stands as a breathtaking testament to ancient craftsmanship, faith, and Ethiopian heritage. Its serene atmosphere and spiritual significance left us in awe.

🚨BE WARY of those Ethiopians on the hill top with a hut, next to St George. They tried to ask my friends pay for camera fee, which was already paid when we bought the entrance ticket. Bloody greedy people. Make sure your ticket indicates camera fee has been paid if you are bringing a camera (mobile phone camera not required to be paid) Otherwise this church is the most popular of all churches as it is really pretty! It's a small climb to enter and exit the church.

The most unusual of the eleven Rock-Hewn churches in Lalibela. A stunning church including the surrounding space that was carved downwards from volcanic rock. Need to see to appreciate this amazing architecture. The Church of St. George was constructed under the reign of King Lalibela in the 12th century. Must see

One of the most stunning places, I was blessed to visit. The rich History, the people, the inside sacred worshipping areas were something that one can only feel. The Priests are kind, the people are kind. This should be one of the wanders pf the world.

Truly one of my favorite church among eleven . Still my mind can’t believe that it was a solid rock and just a few centuries ago , people of Ethiopia cut off the rock a full size church . Unbelievable!! Don’t be lazy and visit a town of Lalibela and its mind blowing churches . But the way a ticket cost is two thousand five hundred birr and it valid for five days . Basically you have a five full days to enjoy and dive into unique Ethiopian culture . Here is a two big celebrations in Lalibela during a year , first is Fasika (Easter) and another one Christmas 🎄

The most visually impressive of the Lalibela churches from the outside, due to its Greek cross form. Inside there is not much to see in this small structure. The approach, through a narrow trench, is unique. The symbolism of the church built to illustrate Noah's Ark is seen from the outside. As an added bonus, wildlife can be spotted here, such as monkeys, vultures, lizards, and eagles.

Beautiful place. The ticket price is $100 per person. I think it's too much. Before entering there, everyone recommended us a guide of 20 dollars per person but eventually we went alone and found the guide inside for 700 bir per person. We saw all the churches in one day. I recommend :)

The entrance price went up to $100 in August 2024 and if you’re not on an organized tour expect to pay another $30 per day for a guide and then be prepared to have scores of people offer to ‘help’ or watch your flip flops when you have to leave them or just plain ask for money. It ruins the experience somewhat but Lalibela is special. Can’t help but wonder at the precision and craftsmanship of each of the rock hewn churches. I could have spent a few days exploring here but best seen during a Sunday service or a pilgrimage.

Rock hewin churches of Lalibela is found the Eastern part of Amhara region. Lalibela was the political center of for along time and built by the Zagwe dynasty called kink Lalibela. Lalibela consists 11th rock hewin churches which are built from a single rock individually. The annual celebration of Lalibela is on December 21.

World heritage site so worth a visit to be sure. Internal conflicts in Northern Ethiopia have decimated the tourism industry here which means there are no visitors and the economy is suffering. That also means that there are no crowds!! (When I went 12/2023 - there had been no violence for 4 months. Please check before you go to make sure it is still safe.) The churches are beautiful and the people lovely. Tickets are 100$ and my guide was 30$/day.

Despite the awe-inspiring nature of the Rock-Hewn Churches in Lalibela, which is considered one of the six wonders of the world, I must express my deep disappointment with my personal experience there. As an Ethiopian myself, it was disheartening to encounter such unprofessional and concerning behavior from the local guides. I strongly believe that both the local and federal government should collaborate to establish a transparent and standardized pricing system, clearly displayed in front of each hotel in the vicinity of this area. It is disheartening to witness individuals who should be ambassadors of their heritage instead exhibiting cunning, calculated, and overall disappointing conduct.

A wonderful experience!! It was my second time in Ethiopia and first time at Lalibelas rock hewn churches . A ticket cost is two thousand five hundred birr , and valid for 5 days . And I was lucky enough to attend a priest and monks service on Easter eve !!! It’s happening only once an a year so guys don’t miss this celebration of Easter or it’s can be also epic celebration during Ethiopian Christmas time . The vibe is awesome , and it unique in the same time only in Ethiopia.

🚨BE WARY OF THE PEOPLE THERE! There will be corrupted guides or greedy locals who ask you to pay for your camera (mobile camera not included). Ensure you pay the camera fee (300 Birr) at the entrance and have it WRITTEN 📝 on your entrance ticket, which is valid for 5 days This place is nice and wonderful. A great sight. However, 99% of the people there are not good. They appear friendly but it all comes at a cost. They'll ask for money in the end. Be on your guard when you visit. Entry ticket costs 50 USD. If you paying Birr, they'll calculate by 50 USD multiplied by the current USD to Birr exchange rate.

Easy going market with many items to look at. The market was burnt down some years back and has been rebuilt a couple of times. I have always felt comfortable walking here and have not experienced pick pockets. However you will be expected to pay foreigner rates for items unless you understand the language to properly barter.

Fun market, typical as well We discovered a place were they serve great juice.

Good market, big variety of spices.

Nice place to go shopping for farm fresh produce

Fresh fish served in a traditional way 😋

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Long walk. Up hill for a small church. Good colors and drawings there. Make sure you see all the skeletons in the back of the cave.

One of the most ancient Ethiopian Orthodox historical place

Yimrehana krestos church Is one of among lalibela rock hewn churches! It's built thousand years ago by the king yimrehana kirstos! It's far away 40 or 50 kilometers from lalibela town!

It's about 1.5hrs drive from lalibella via bad roads. Transport for a private minibus should be not more than 1200 birr. Landrover not more than 1500 birr. Entrance fee for the church is 300 birr per person. A guide is around 500 Birr per group. The church is different to the churches in lalibella and the oldest in the region so it is worth the trip.

Worthwhile seeing on holidays, very busy and heavily congested with much traffic. I had to track through the mountains. For over an hour To get to the site.

Lalibela,the 12th c. AD capital is known for its rock churches and religious ceremonies.

Don't get spooked by the mummies! Truly unique experience. Totally worth the trouble.

I have visited a two monasteries in the peninsula . It took me about one hour swim by boat . I really amazed by the murals paintings of the monastery . As per my guide the painting were drawn in the sixteenth century and it has actually a very good quality condition. There were two monastery but honestly to visit one is enough . Both of them are similar and don’t really has differences

Just a truely beautiful and spiritual site. Absolutely worth the visit

Azwa Mariam Monastery is a great and easily accessible ancient religious site at Zeghe peninsula, Lake Tana. You can take a 40 minutes boat ride to reach there. I recommend that visiting Azwa Mariam would be more interesting and more beneficial for local community, if local souvenirs sellers don't keep asking visitors to buy their items. It is also better for the sellers to have differentiated items for sale. Enjoy your visits to Azwa Mariam!

Nice murals paintings, like the other monasteries on the peninsula. Strange that we were asked to pay 300 birrs for “guiding” at the beginning and then did not have a guide at all to explain anything inside on this site, unlike the others... Peaceful place that would be even better without the 50 salers that harass you to buy stuff on your way to the monastery.

Beautiful church and island forest full of birds

The monastery can be easily accessible after five minutes walk from the boat stop. Shopping different icons from locals until to the main gate of the monastery is usual which has replicas and symbols of the paintings from the main church. Don't forget that you are supporting the local community while you are buying those replicas and icons . The main gate of the church compound has three doors like the doors we found in holy of holies . The church has builted from mud mixed with straw and rocks between ....it has grass touched roof as well... don't forget to notice and ring the old or ancient time rock bell before you go inside the church .....

Great boat ride to get here. Coffee grows naturally under the canopy.

It's a huge place with several building and great history. However, it's under renovation now so most of the buildings are covered with scaffolding and hundreds of workers are all over the place. The project needs another year to finish.

Amazing and affordable experience. Gonder is very safe and protected by the government in 2024 (we went in March) and saw other tourists as well. So just fly to here from Addis even though it’s annoying, because the bus routes are blocked. The castles were incredible and has very big historical and cultural value. We didn’t want a tour guide but they insisted that we gave an additional 400 birr and asked if he could just give us quick information and leave us so we could observe it by ourselves (because we prefer to do research beforehand on the sights and then explore by ourselves). But really it was perfect. The guide was very informative and gave us a quick 15 min lecture about the place and the names of the castles in the compound. It was just right:) The ticket also included Fassilidas bath a 15-20 min walk from the sight. Please don’t be like 99% of tourists who gets driven in a big car with air conditioning from sight to sight. WALK AND EXPLORE THE CITY AND DRINK LOCAL COFEE ON THE WAY. Gonder is definitely a place worth visiting! Don’t believe what they say in Addis about safety🙉💗😍

Fasil Castle, more accurately known as Fasil Ghebbi (Amharic for "Fasil's Enclosure" or "Compound"), is a magnificent historical fortress-city located in Gondar, Ethiopia. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a true marvel of Ethiopian history and architecture. 1. Historical Significance: * Royal Residence and Capital: Fasil Ghebbi served as the royal residence and political center of the Ethiopian Empire from the 17th century until the mid-19th century. Emperor Fasilides established it as the capital in 1636, ending the previous tradition of migratory royal camps. * A Symbol of Power: It represents a period of significant prosperity and stability for the Ethiopian Empire, known as the Gondarine period. Many emperors ruled from within its walls, conducting royal ceremonies, diplomatic meetings, and military planning. * "Camelot of Africa": It's often referred to as the "Camelot of Africa" due to its fairytale-like castles and historical importance. 2. Architectural Features: * Unique Blend of Influences: Fasil Ghebbi showcases a fascinating fusion of architectural styles. You can clearly see Hindu, Arab, and even Portuguese influences, later transformed by the Baroque style introduced by Jesuit missionaries. This mix reflects Ethiopia's historical connections with various cultures. * Fortified Complex: The entire complex is surrounded by a formidable 900-meter-long stone wall, pierced by 12 gates. * Diverse Buildings: Within the enclosure, there are numerous structures, including: * Emperor Fasilides' Castle: The most prominent structure, often described as a three-story, round-towered castle. * Palaces of Successive Emperors: Subsequent rulers, like Iyasu I, Dawit III, and Bakaffa, added their own palaces and buildings, each with distinct features. * Churches and Monasteries: Several highly decorated churches and monasteries are situated within the compound, reflecting the strong influence of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. * Libraries and Chancelleries: Buildings like the Royal Library and Chancellery demonstrate the intellectual and administrative importance of the site. * Fasilides' Baths: A notable two-story pavilion overlooking a large rectangular pool, famous as the site of the annual Timkat (Epiphany) celebrations where the pool is filled for baptismal ceremonies. * Other Structures: Stables, lion cages (as lions were a symbol of emperors), and public/private buildings. 3. Cultural Importance: * Living Heritage Site: Fasil Ghebbi is not just a collection of ruins; it continues to be a site of cultural vibrancy. Traditional ceremonies and festivals are still held within its historic walls, connecting visitors to Ethiopia's rich past and present. * Testament to Ethiopian Civilization: It's recognized by UNESCO as faithfully representing modern Ethiopian civilization in the highlands during the early 17th century and its lasting influence on Ethiopian architecture. * Interface of Cultures: The site demonstrates a remarkable interaction between internal and external cultures, with elements related to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Ethiopian Jews, and Muslims. In essence, Fasil Ghebbi is a breathtaking historical complex that offers a deep dive into Ethiopia's royal past, showcasing remarkable architecture and profound cultural significance. It's a must-see for anyone interested in history, culture, and unique architectural styles.

Gonder Fasil Castles are a true wonder—grand stone fortresses that echo Ethiopia’s royal legacy. Walking through them feels like time travel, with history and beauty blending into an unforgettable experience.

The impressive fortress city was the centre of the Ethiopian government in the 19th century. There are about twenty palaces, royal buildings, well renovated churches, monasteries and unique official and private buildings. Really enjoyed a good walk round the compound appreciating the historical, imperial and religious architecture

It’s definitely worth going there it is one of the historical places to visit in Ethiopia and my advice is that you should have a tour guide and also if you want to take some beautiful pictures then either you should go early morning or late in the afternoon to have the right angle of sunlight There is the entry fee but well worth spending it and also you can use the ticket to visit Fasilides bath if you visit it on the same day. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, it served as the Palace for Ethiopian emperors. The first Castle was built by Emperor Fasilides in the late 1630s. The compound is more than 70000 sq. It includes the Castles of Emperor Fasilides, Empress Mentewab Castle, Emperor Bakaffa's Castle, Dawit III’s Hall, Emperor Iyasu Palace, the Royal Library,  banquet hall, and Royal archive and Lion Cages.

In the sexteenth and seventeenth centuries, the fortress city of Gontar-Use Royal Enclosure served as the residence of the Ethiopsian emperor, Fasilides, who moved his capital bere in 1636 AD. By the late 1640s he had built a great castle here, the recently restored Fasilädes Palace. With its huge towers and looming battlement walls, it seems as if a piece of medieval Europe has been transported to Ethiopia Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, the palace, surrounded by an impressive 900-m (2,963-ft) wall, stands in a compound filled with juniper and wild olive trees, amid Enqulal Gemb, or Egg Castle, named after its domed roof, the royal archive. mary impressive churches and monastaries and a stable. These exemplify arcfitecture that is marked by both Hindu and Arab influences, subsequeritly transformed by the Baroque style that the Jesuit missionaries brought to Gondar, and have earned the city the nickname The Ethiopian Camelot. Beyond the city to the north-west, by the Qaha River, are the Fasilades Bathe. A nawo-storeyed, rustic battlement sits on the steps leading to a rectangular pool, while the bathing pavilion stands on pier atches and contains several rooms that may be reached via a stone linidge, part of which could be raised for defence in times of battle.

Looks boring on the outside but extraordinary on the inside. Ask a priest to open the gate for you and you can sit from different angles and enjoy the beautiful graphics on the walls and ceiling of the church. Gonder is definitely safe to visit in 2024 (we visited in march) if you just fly to here and back because roads for busses are blocked due to the armed conflict.

Extraordinary church dating back to 17th century but was re-developed in 19th century when original was destroyed. The exterior is beautiful and rustic and the interior is filled with stunning colourful murals. Marvelous church with lots of local history, culture and flavour. Definitely worth a visit to see something that is unique

This is a stunning traditional church in Gondar. Externally the church has beautiful stone walls and wooden arched doors. But it is the internal areas that are particularly interesting, with extensive sacred Ethiopian art. This is where you will find the original paintings of angels on the ceiling. You are also likely to see an Ethiopian Orthodox Church priest clothed in white with a hand cross.

An ancient and beautiful church with full of wall and roof painting known for its second Gondarian style. The biblical scenes are vividly remarkable and the interior paintings cover the walls and ceilings in richly applied red, blue and golden hues. Subjects include the Holy Trinity – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, seated above Christ on the Cross. There are a lot of stories attached with these paintings. It is an Stone building

Lovely church. Be respectful of their customs: shoes off, separate entrances for men and women, no chewing, no flash photography. We went during a service but were allowed to look around the church. Detailed paintings cover all of the walls and ceilings.

Was interesting, unforgettable movement, amazing place and fell to good, peace. Debire Birhan Selassie Church, meaning 'Trinity and Mountain of Light' is the most famous place of worship in Gondar. On approach, twelve rounded stone towers - representing the 12 apostles - stand stoically guarding the church, as they have done for centuries. The 13th tower, the tallest of the bunch, represents the Lion of Judah. Eagle-eyed visitors can see an imprint of the Lion on the top half of the tower. Originally built in the 17th century by Emperor Eyasu II, the present structure was redeveloped during the 1880s following a raid by marauding Sudanese Dervishes and lightning strike that reduced the original building to rubble.

Amazing experience. We went there on the 7th of the (Silassie celebration day). There were preaching services and songs and hymns troughout the morning. It was lovely. Entrance is 50 birr

A must visit place in Gonder. Well preserved. Better be visited during the baptism festival in January.

Fasilides' Bath's is an important cultural and historic monument during the Ethiopian festival of Timket when pilgrims from across the country arrive to take part and witness the festivities. Timkat is celebrated on the 19th January every year when the bath is filled to replicate Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan. Should be an interesting experience to participate this festival

The Fasiladas Bath, where Timkat celebrations occur in Gondar, represents the Jordan River. At the Ketera marking the eve of the Timkat celebration, fifteen or more of the 44 Tabots of the Orthodox Tewahedo Church within the city flock towards the Bath from all directions. At the center of each parish church is the Tabot, the wooden slab believed to be a replica of the Ark of the Covenant. The celebration is on 19th of January. It is one of the beautiful and colourful holidays in Ethiopia. Don't Miss it.

I love the trees here - so beautiful - what a site to behold

Nice trees and historic feel especially with not many people there. Pity about recent timkat festival deaths when this temporary seating collapsed a few weeks after we visited. So sad

Fasiledes' Bathis located about 2.5 kilometers from Fasil Ghebbi in Gondar, Ethiopia. It was built during the time of emperor Fasiledes in the 17th century. The palace is thought to have been the summer retreat for the royal family. In modern day it's home to the Timket Festival, epiphany, which celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.

Interesting tree formations in the wall, but no signs or explanations and not much more to see apart from the pool, which is empty. Also a bit tricky to find if you’re using google maps.

I recently visited Simien Mountains National Park, and it was an unforgettable experience! The dramatic peaks, deep valleys, and breathtaking views were stunning. Trekking through the park, I saw rare wildlife like gelada baboons. The adventure, fresh air, and natural beauty made it truly special!

Overview Location: Northern Ethiopia, in the Amhara Region, near the town of Debark. Established: 1969 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1978 Area: Approximately 220 km² (expanded later to 420 km²) Geography & Scenery Mountains: Part of the Ethiopian Highlands, featuring rugged terrain, deep valleys, and dramatic cliffs. Highest Peak: Ras Dashen, Ethiopia’s highest mountain at 4,550 meters (14,928 ft). Landscape Features: Jagged mountain peaks Gorges and escarpments Plateaus and grasslands Wildlife Simien Mountains National Park is home to many endemic and rare species: Gelada baboons: Only found in Ethiopia, famous for their unique red chest patch and social behavior. Walia ibex: A wild mountain goat species endemic to the area. Ethiopian wolf: The rarest canid in the world. Birdlife: Over 180 species, including the thick-billed raven and bearded vulture.

It’s a beautiful national park. But DO NOT go there during the rainy season as the chances that you will see anything except for fog are slim. Our tour operator obviously knew that but didn’t tell us that we most probably won’t see anything of the landscape. Be advised, everything is very basic there (unlike other African national parks). Our community camp was a hut with some beds and one table (no toilet, no light, no nothing). It was raining almost all the time. During the summer camping is supposed to be very nice (much cleaner than the community camp). The monkeys are a real highlight! We paid 210€ for three days, which is heavily overpriced considering the basic transportation, accommodations etc. All the tour operators will try to rip you off as much of possible.

Very beautiful and untouched nature. You can easily see monkey families and possibly bezoar goat (we were lucky to see them in the canyon and even have one visiting our camp!). Be prepared to camp with virtually no facilities .

Incredible landscape and wildlife! The gelada baboons are so peaceful and wonderful. Lots of great hikes across mountains. Only minus is that it's almost impossible to go for hike without seeing rubbish due to lack of education of guides and scouts. The two camps I stayed at is also flooded with rubbish unfortunately. I really hope it's a problem they will do something about. There's plenty of signs saying don't litter in the park to protect the wildlife but during my three days trek in Simien out scout littered twice. Sad!

One of the jewels of Africa. No one realises it but these mountains are more spectacular then any canyon anywhere else in the world. Hiking possible to Ras Dashen - multi day beautiful hikes.

Absolutely unbelievable place - trying physically due to bad sleep because actual trekking is somewhat easy if you are reasonably fit. 230 dollars for 4 days / 3 nights although I’m sure you can get a better price if you negotiate directly at the park office in Debark vs booking to a dodgy hustler somewhere in another town. Board with real daily prices in pics. Views and wildlife are great - can’t miss experience in Ethiopia.

Super legit diving center. They do amazing tours of the Red Sea including Sanganeb, Rumi and many others. Really recommend. Mustafa is the man and with Omar they make a great team. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and unforgettable moments!

My wife and I had an unforgettable snorkeling experience. This company is highly professional and a pleasure to work with. We also felt very safe. We highly recommend snorkeling with them!

A diving Center, which makes you feel like you go diving with Friends, at some of the Most spectacular divesites in the world, from an adventourous Port City while still being incredibly professional - what could a divers heart request more!? Despite showing Up Just in the morning and asking for some good dives, owner and dive instructor Mustafa went out of bis way to accomodate my wishes and circumvent all bureaucratic hurdles. He ist excellently connected in the City and can support you with all desires and Open questions. Their equipment is top notch and very well serviced. And he just bought a brand new strong diving boat, which brings you to the divesites in no time. The divesites themselves are more than spectacular - actually im out of words to even describe the seen, with the Umbria being my absolute favourite - and while this dive spot would be certainly overcrowded anywhere else in the world, you share it only with some barracudas and parrotfish - an incredible feeling, while diving among old bombs, bottles and all kinds of other cargo. Mustafa was an excellent and respectful dive guide, who knows the divesites very well and contributes to exciting conversations during the breaks - and in terms of food and drinks you are very well supplied. I certainly havent expected auch a perfect small divimg Operation before i came to Sudan and can strongly recommend to use the opportunity of Port Sudan and the Red Sea Secrets Diving Center as a Base to get the best of both worlds - under and above water - out of your Trip. It certainly has the - justified - potential to be the next top-hyped diving location in the world.

My first and best Sea trip experience! These guys make diving seem so effortless. efficient, organized and affordable. thank you for the lovely host in Port Sudan.

We had very good time with them, the team is professional, and very organized

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Had a great time today excellent service and seen some amazing things. Thanks guys

Mangrove Beach in Marsa Alam is simply breathtaking — it honestly feels like a piece of paradise. The mix of turquoise water, white sand, and the unique mangrove trees creates a view that you’ll never forget. The place is calm, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing or taking amazing photos. It’s one of those spots that make you appreciate the natural beauty of Egypt’s Red Sea coast — truly a hidden paradise worth visiting.

The place is picturesque, you'll have to walk so much in the sun to reach the mangroove tree. So make sure to have your sunglasses and sunscree. Also the sand is really muddy so it's not a good place to swim. There's a cute souvenir shop at the entrance.

Very beautiful beach, great for swimming, and the mangrove trees are beautiful. Very recommended

Very butefull naturale place . You can have lunch and cafe . Super quite

Why 4 stars instead of 5? I think this place deserves more than 5 stars, but unfortunately it is very dirty and full of rubbish. Where? If you just walk around the area and not stay only between the big mangrove and the tent, you'll see it. It's a real pity, because I love this place, but I will not go there anymore if the local people don't start to take care of the paradise they live in. They don't understand it is not healthy for anyone, even for themselves to live between plastic, tar, cans and so on. I hope they will open the eyes and start to do something, so that we all can enjoy this place again.

This is a Mangrove reserve with shallow sandy beach. Best for a quick photo shoot with the mangrove and one amazing Arabic coffee prepared by Abu Karim. There is a big tent on the beach and there are bathrooms as well. There is an entry fee for Egyptians EGP 20 and US$ 25 per person for foreigners but this covers all sites in Wadi Al Gemaal

If you aren't into nature please don't come here 😁 The place is amazing . It's very nice place for relaxing and enjoying the nature of the sea ,the Mangrove and the wonderful view of the mountains at the end of your sight in every direction. You won't find alot here, no services and the place is very far in the south but again if you like nature and relaxing you can't miss visiting this beach.

Nice shark to take a boat for snorkeling and fishing fro there and enjoy the view from there

One of the best beaches to ever exist. Crystal clear water, white sand, beautiful corals, who can ask for more? Excellent coral reefs start 20 meters from the shore and extend onwards but actually the ones close to the Royal Tulip hotel where I stayed were better. Nice shaded areas managed by the local Bedouins serving tea and coffee. There are bathrooms but no showers.

Please have in mind, you cannot swim here without special permission. In case you plan to come by yourself, this unlikely will work. You will need a boat to get somewhere to see the riff. There is another beach Ras Hankarab, where you can pay 5 EUR per Person for entrance and 5 EUR for car. You get for this access to the toilet, parking and soma shade with soft pillows on the ground.

Me, my friend & our taxi driver had the entire beach for ourselves. Don't forget to bring drinks, towels, snacks... there is literally nothing & nobody but the crystal clear beach..

Very cool, must visit when you are at Marsa Alam

Amazing beach to have snorkeling 🤿🤿 the sea was amazing and very clear

It’s a beach for fishing controlled by the military. Don’t go there

Just like heaven

Beautiful

I love it

Amazing ❤

Heaven on earth.

(Translated by Google) Good place! (Original) Jó hely!

(Translated by Google) In one word, Beauty (Original) Jedním slovem Nádhera

I rated this experience 3 stars because I was fortunate enough to see dolphins, which is often a matter of luck. However, I found that the snorkeling guide did not take us to a good spot; there were fewer fish than I expected. Additionally, I noticed that the yacht we used seemed to be burning polluted fuel in the Red Sea, which is concerning for the environment. They need to be more mindful of the area. As they mentioned, there is a dolphin house, so they should anchor the yacht in specific locations to allow snorkelers to swim in those areas.

Amazing place for having a chance to see dolphins in their natural habitat. We went with Vivasub diving center and we were so well taken care of. Only 5 people for 1 guide who was very considerate both of our safety and of the nature. He explained the rules and what lines not to cross. When other group from other diving center broke the rules, he did’t hesitate to made the rules clear to them as well. Amazing experience. Worth every money.

With my family (2 adults and 2 boys), we had a wonderful time snorkeling at the Dolphin House with CORAYA DIVERS. Ahmed, our instructor and snorkeling guide, led us safely and smoothly through the experience. It was incredible to be immersed in the wild dolphin family (5 adults and 4 adorable calves). Watching them swim freely in the Red Sea, without disturbing them, was truly magical. Thanks to Ahmed’s guidance, it became a meaningful and unforgettable memory for all of us.

Great family day trip aboard Night Dream with Coraya Divers and our guide Ahmed. Two snorkeling 🤿 mini-tours in the House of Dolphins 🐬 both filled with nearly continuous swimming with the friendly and joyful mammals: 5 adults and 4 babies. Coraya Divers took us to the reef early, before the arrival of other boats, so we had the pleasure of starting in calm environment, thank you guys. Ahmed is like a dolphin himself, reading the swimming pattern of the mammals with precision and bringing his small team close to the dolphins for unusual eye-to-eye interaction.

Shaab Samadai (Dolphin House) is an absolutely magical spot! Swimming alongside wild dolphins in their natural habitat is an experience you never forget. The moment you enter the water, everything feels calm, clear, and full of life — then suddenly the dolphins appear, moving gracefully and peacefully around you. The atmosphere is unbelievable… open blue water, perfect visibility, and the excitement of seeing these beautiful creatures up close. It’s a mix of adrenaline and serenity at the same time. The whole reef area is well-organized and protected, which makes the experience feel safe, natural, and respectful to the dolphins. A once-in-a-lifetime adventure for anyone who loves the sea and wants a real, authentic encounter with wildlife. Highly, highly recommended!

Went there for a daytrip. Sadly there were no dolphins that day. But the 2 dives were absolutely amazing, great corals, wonderful underwater cave network at approximately 5m depth, lots of fish and wonderful underwater scenery. To be recommended for diving.

It was one of the best dives I did in Egypt. The place is awesome, and a playful dolphin accompanied us during the whole dive, very close to the divers. The night dive is also really fun, absolutely recommended.

One of the most famous reefs in the Red Sea. A nice spot filled with life. If you are lucky this is also a really good spot to see sharks.

Very nice diving on the reef, my suggestion is to start with reef to end up in the blue searching for sharks

Saw hummerheads and blue marlin fabulous diving site

Dove here first 29 years ago. The only dive boat here then. 8 divers. Marsa Alam was a just one goat shed, 4 hour mini van ride from Urghada. Great memories. Sharks galore. Dolphins. Huge schools of jack fish. Morays and barracuda’s. North tip arch. Sigh, times have changed.

One of the best dive sites in the red sea, very famous by Oceanic whitetip shark,amazing coral reef, turtles,hammerhead and dolphins sometimes.

I had a very interesting encouter with a shark on this reef. It lett stronger impression than beautifull corals and colorfull fishes around the reef...

It's an advance dive and requires alot of experience as a start It's in the middle of the red sea around 25-35 mins by zodiac (Dingy) into the deep blue. It's a hug reef wall in the deep around 60m below water , yet you can have a full view from 30m to 40m deep. Usually there is a lot of marine life there specially in the morning times or month of October where the heat is less. Wondera you can see at this spot are hammer heads, manta rays, reef sharks grey tips, white tips. Also, some times rarely macho shark ( Tiger sharks)

Absolutely fabulous dive center. All of the staff from the dive guides to the boat captains are really remarkable. They make every effort to make it feel like a family and welcome you with open arms. The equipment rentals are in great condition and the dive sites offered are spectacular. Ramy Eisharaway performed our refresher course and nitrox training and was wonderful with my two daughters. The staff members are all professionals and Aiman and Hamassa gave great attention to all the logistics and equipment. I highly recommend this place!

The staff were professional, kind, and made us feel welcome from the start. They have a water motor like machine if you are certified-to make your rice more fun, and fast) The reception team members were knowledgeable and they make safety a priority. Equipment was in excellent condition. Whether you're new to diving or experienced, this is a center you can trust. I highly recommend them and would gladly return for more dives!

I had the pleasure of diving with this incredible diving center and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment I checked in to the moment I left, the team was nothing short of exceptional. Extremely professional, friendly, and always ready to assist – they truly make you feel welcome and at ease whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver. I completed 6 dives with them, and every single one was a blast. The dive sites were stunning, with Marsa Shouna and Abu Saile being particular highlights – vibrant marine life, clear waters, and breathtaking underwater landscapes. The instructors and guides were knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. Their focus on safety and fun made every dive smooth and enjoyable. The equipment was well-maintained, the briefings were clear and informative, and the organization was top-notch. If you’re planning to dive in the area, I wholeheartedly recommend this center. Whether you’re doing a few fun dives or a full diving course, you’re in excellent hands. I’ll definitely be coming back!

This is my first time in this area. I visited the diving center for the first time. The approach from the first day was professional, although at the beginning it was a bit chaotic when choosing diving equipment. But everything was fixed by Mohamad Ahmed, who spoke fluent English and for my wife also Czech. He won us over right away. He was fully helpful and took very good care of us during the dives. I can only recommend him

Very good diving center. Our instructor for PADI OWD was amazing. Thank you very much Stephanie for your great tips 🤿💙 Great team vibe !!!

I want to thank the whole team of Scubaworlddivers for the amazing 10 days I had. I did first my OWD, then my AOWD, in the meantime my PPK and Nitrox certification. I added the scooter. It was a challenging and tiring week for me, but is was worth it. I specialy want to thank my Instructors Samy, Baraka, Ahmed, Hamdy and Asal for their guidance and professional aprouch, it would not have been possible without you Guys, you’re the best❤️

I had a fantastic experience with Scuba World Divers – Marsa Mares! The reception and the entire staff were extremely friendly, kind, and helpful, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the start. A big thank-you to Mahmoud, my instructor during the Open Water Diver course. He was highly professional, patient, and thorough, making sure all important procedures and skills were properly learned in a calm and friendly setting. 💙 The course was well-organized, safe, and truly enjoyable. I’m very grateful for this great introduction to diving!

It's a shame. 20 persons around the dugong, he had not the space to emerge and breath. Everyone with the GO-PRO stick to the dugong face to have a pic to post to the social Networks. Why not just Googling "dugong" to have a picture of this animal? People, please try to learn a bit how to respect the nature! ....in few years these animals will be gone, at least they will leave the bay. Ah...special thanks to the 7-8 boats that lead hundred of people all together to disturb the animals, making noise and poisoning the water with their motors. I really hope that the authority will limit the access to the bay.

Someone should stop this madness and stop bringing hundreds of crazy tourists with noisy and stinky ships into this bay who don't know how to behave, making noise and kick and try to touch the animals and block their way to breathing. Please leave this bay only for the few hotel guests, just because of the animals. After all, they suffer and soon there will be not even the last one dugong or any turtles.

Nice beach, good chances to see a dugong.

An Amazing Dive site . suitable for both divers and snorkellers . Where you can enjoy watching a huge sea turtles in shallow depth of the bay in the sloppy sandy sea Grass bay . Accessible by boat trip starting from the harbor of port Ghalip .

You can see dugong and turtles here but place is overcrowded and sometimes looks like sinking Titanic

Beautiful place with house of turtle 🐢 and dugong (sea cow). Pleasant dive with a professional team.

We took a sea-trip with visiting Marsa Mubarak bay. And yes, we met at least three turtles, one Napoleon fish and after a while dugong came as well ❤️❤️❤️ Was very happy to swim with this amazing creature!

Good place for recreation Very safe for children Very polite and friendly staff

Excellent aquapark ;) It was very safetly. There were a lot water lifeguardes but the best was Mahmuod Amam. My kids was very happy. This was an amazing time. There were a lot od different slides.

Such a fun place, good music food and friendly people. slides were super fun, my son had an amazing day. it's still being built, they seem to be adding more slides, but it doesnt interfere with the running of the place.

Amazing fun for adults too. We are over 50 and enjoyed it. Food and drinks all included in the price of the hotel.

Slides are super fun for both adults and children. Snacks are delicious and varied (burgers, salads, Shawarma, soft serve and packed ice cream, fries, fruits, cakes, etc). Staff members are generally polite and nice but some lifeguards are rude and condescending.

Still under construction, but lots of fun for kids, not many people!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen Boys and Girls. Blessings OUR WAY. As-In : The "Parting Gift 🎁" of the "Red Sea" EARTH ACTIVATED FULL POTENTIAL. 🫧🎯🫧 Egypt.

(Translated by Google) We were at Subex in June and had a lot of great dives! The team is absolutely great and accommodating. The house reef is a dream for everyone who loves steep reefs as much as we do. But the trips with the minibus also show you a really great and varied underwater world. From the check-dive to the last dive, everything was great! We were also helped straight away with minor stomach problems. (Original) Wir waren im Juni bei Subex und hatten ganz viele tolle Tauchgänge! Das Team ist absolut klasse und zuvorkommend. Das Hausriff ist für alle die Steilriffe genauso lieben wie wir ein Traum. Aber auch die Ausfahrten mit dem Minibus zeigen einem eine ganz tolle und abwechslungsreiche Unterwasserwelt. Vom Check-dive bis zum letzen Tauchgang alles top! Auch bei kleineren Magenproblemen wurde uns direkt geholfen.

(Translated by Google) Great people, good dive sites, but it can happen that you dive twice in the same place in a week. The whole thing depends very much on the weather. If the waves on the house reef are too strong, half-day trips to alternative diving sites (bus ride <40 minutes) are offered, but are also charged separately (around a €15 surcharge). If you really want to dive a lot, this is the wrong place. As a rule, 2 dives are done per day (plus possibly 1 night dive). Diving takes place in groups of a maximum of 4 (plus 1 guide), rarely with a larger group. The rental equipment is fine, minor defects such as: B. a torn strap on the dive computer can be replaced quickly and easily. In terms of price, SUBEX is at the higher end, with equipment rental, guides and trips adding up to a lot quickly. (Original) Tolle Leute, gute Tauchplätze, jedoch kann es schon vorkommen, dass man in einer Woche 2x am selben Ort taucht. Das ganze ist sehr wetterabhängig, bei zu starkem Wellengang am Hausriff werden Halbtagestrips zu Ersatztauchplätzen (Busfahrt <40min) angeboten, jedoch aber auch separat verrechnet (rund 15€ Aufschlag). Wer wirklich viel tauchen will, ist hier am falschen Ort, in der Regel werden 2 Tauchgänge pro Tag gemacht (plus evt. 1 Nachttauchgang). Getaucht wird in maximal 4er Gruppen (plus 1 Guide), selten auch mit einer grösseren Gruppe. Die Mietausrüstung ist in Ordnung, kleinere Defekte wie z. B. ein gerissenes Band des Tauchcomputers werden schnell und unkompliziert ersetzt. Preislich ist SUBEX eher am oberen Ende einzuordnen, mit Materialmiete, Guide und Trips kommt schnell viel zusammen.

(Translated by Google) Great, well-maintained and well-equipped diving center with super friendly staff! We took a mini bus safari to El Kahf and were thrilled 👌 the house reef was unfortunately not diveable during our week due to wind and waves. (Original) Tolles gepflegtes und gut Ausgerüstetes Tauchcenter mit super freundlichem Personal ! Wir haben eine Mini Bus Safari nach El Kahf mitgemacht und waren begeistert 👌 das Hausriff war Wind& Wellen bedingt leider nicht betauchbar in unserer Woche.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately I only managed to do two dives, very well organized diving and very kind staff! It would be nice to go back...who knows 😊 (Original) Purtroppo sono riuscita a fare solamente due immersioni, diving molto ben organizzato e personale gentilissimo! Sarebbe bello tornarci...chissà 😊

(Translated by Google) Well-kept, very useful for people who like to dive deeper. (Original) Dobrze zadbane bardzo przydatne dla osób które lubią nurkować głębiej.

(Translated by Google) Great team, great dive sites. Really recommended! (Original) Tolles Team, tolle Tauchplätze. Wirklich zu empfehlen!

(Translated by Google) Very well equipped diving center. (Original) Sehr gut ausgerüstetes Tauchzentrum.

The diving center is the best thing in the resort. The staff is so friendly, kind and very patient. It was my first and I am a tend to panic person. They were really nice and kind all the time . I will definitely repeat it. It was an amazing experience. Special thanks to Mr Yasser,Mr Mohamed, Mr yossef

This is how you imagine a dive base. The base is only exceeded by the people who work there.

Resort was split by the main road. Not the nicest resort in the area

(Translated by Google) Very professional and friendly diving center! The organization was great, the equipment was well maintained and the guides knew the dive sites perfectly. The team was always open to questions. The dives were breathtaking - colorful reefs, lots of fish and a relaxed atmosphere whether on the go or at the base. I felt safe and well looked after at all times. Clear recommendation – I would love to come back! (Original) Sehr professionelle und freundliche Tauchbasis! Die Organisation war top, das Equipment gepflegt und die Guide’s kannten die Tauchplätze perfekt. Für Fragen stand das Team immer offen. Die Tauchgänge waren atemberaubend – farbenfrohe Riffe, viele Fische und entspannte Atmosphäre egal ob unterwegs oder in der Basis. Ich habe mich jederzeit sicher und gut betreut gefühlt. Klare Empfehlung – ich komme gerne wieder!

(Translated by Google) Top-notch, well-organized dive center with heart We spent a week diving there and were thrilled. The dive center is very structured, well-organized, and professionally run. What particularly impressed us, however, was the friendly, informal atmosphere within the team – we were warmly welcomed from day one and immediately felt like part of the community. Diving in the Red Sea is always a highlight for us – and with a center like this, it's twice as much fun. Thank you for the wonderful time and greetings from Rostock! (Original) Top organisierte Tauchbasis mit Herz Wir waren eine Woche zum Tauchen vor Ort und sind begeistert. Die Tauchbasis ist sehr strukturiert, bestens organisiert und professionell geführt. Besonders beeindruckt hat uns jedoch das freundliche und familiäre Miteinander im Team – wir wurden vom ersten Tag an herzlich aufgenommen und fühlten uns sofort als Teil der Gemeinschaft. Das Tauchen im Roten Meer ist für uns immer wieder ein Highlight – und mit so einer Basis macht es gleich doppelt Spaß. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit und Grüße aus Rostock!

(Translated by Google) My dears! I've been back home for almost a week now (with Corona in my luggage) and would like to thank you again for 2 fantastic weeks with and with you! For the second time it was simply GREAT! The entire super nice team, the warmth, the "familiar atmosphere", the perfect organization, the great excursions, the great rental equipment, the new base - in short: simply EVERYTHING invites you to repeat it! I'm really looking forward to the next time and can't wait! Attached are a few photos of your base at 6 in the morning (early morning dive) and of your grid box in Maheleg... Greetings to all, Your “mom” (original sound Mokhi) Sabine <3 (Original) Ihr Lieben! Nun bin ich seit fast einer Woche wieder zu Hause (mit Corona im Gepäck) und möchte mich nochmal für 2 phantastische Wochen bei und mit Euch bedanken! Es war zum 2. Mal einfach SPITZE! Das gesamte mega nette Team, die Herzlichkeit, das "Familiäre", die perfekte Organisation, die tollen Ausflüge, das super Leihequipment, die neue Basis - kurz: einfach ALLES lädt zur Wiederholung ein! Ich freue mich jetzt schon riesig auf das nächste Mal und kann es kaum erwarten! Anbei ein paar Fotos von Eurer Basis morgens um 6 (Early-Morning-Dive) und von Eurer Gitterbox in Maheleg... Liebe Grüße an Alle, Eure "Mama" (O-Ton Mokhi) Sabine <3

(Translated by Google) I had a fantastic time there. Vroni and Verena, who run the center, were incredibly helpful and friendly, and the dive guides were very knowledgeable. Added to that was the fantastic Silver Beach hotel complex. All in all, a wonderful vacation. I'd go back anytime. (Original) Ich habe eine tolle Zeit dort verbracht, Vroni und Verena die die Basis leiten waren super hilfsbereit und freundlich und die Tauchguides sehr versiert. Dazu kam noch die tolle Hotelanlage Silver Beach. Alles in allem ein wunderschöner Urlaub. Jeder Zeit wieder.

An incredible dive centre. The staff are all super friendly and are ready to help with anything you need. They make diving so easy and this truly is a great place to experience the Red Sea. The house reef is incredible and you never know what you will find.

I am a german advanced diver started with 25 logged dives. I was at the camp with my girlfriend. We were very pleased. I did mainly fundives and she did her raid advanced course. The instructures were well educated in defining specied and showed us their beloved house reef. We were very pleased as biology PhD students to be introduced in red sea marine life. Instructers respect the marine life and are very gentle and patient to animals and us as divers. My girlfriend was better educated for her advanced certificate than I was for her advanced course and afterwards the table has turned so she tought to improve my diving skills on out boat diving safari afterwards with Big Blue. We would recommed to choose Pharao and Big Blue for your course and diving safari. Thanks to the team for showing us turtles, wrecks and the lovely octopus for a decent price :)

The dive centre provided a very relaxing diving experience. It started out by explaining all the required disinfection rules and steps taken to be able to meet the post-COVID-19 regulations. We received our rental equipment perfectly sanitized and packed accordingly. The house reef was gorgeous, especially before the sunset. The staff was very professional and provided all the necessities instantly. It was a great experience and I look forward to diving with them more in the future.

The place really stand for the 5* diving center standards. From the moment you arrived you could see and feel how professional the team is while being very friendly at the same time. The Staff took care of your paperwork and equipment while being very friendly and helpful, and they showed you the amazing unspoiled house reef dives. You will really enjoyed your time and it will be totally a positive experience. 👌🐬🐬

We were diving with Pharao in Februar 2024, IT was very good, friendly, good rooms and food, we will come again

I Like it Dive there again

(Translated by Google) Very nice experience with the PDC. I can recommend it for good diving in the Red Sea. (Original) Sehr schöne Erfahrung mit dem PDC. Kann ich empfehlen für guted Tauchen im Rpten Meer.

We dived over two days with Freedom Divers in mid October! Located in Sufaga, this is an excellent diving operation! Fantastic dive boat, lovely boat food and excellent staff. All our dives were lovely and relaxed. Equipment was top notch. I can highly recommend Freedom Divers to amateurs and professionals alike!

Great customer service with excellent knowledge of the dive sites. We dove in August during the off-season but only had 3-5 other divers on the boat for our dives, which was LOVELY! The other companies seemed to be much more crowded but this is perfect because who wants to fight crowds when diving. Everything was excellent on the boat. The lunch was delicious and the dives were great! Good quality gear as well!

I dived with Freedom for 3 days, I have AOWD. I am really glad I went to this diving center, because safety is for me top priority. It seems they put a lot of importance in the safety, and equipment chrck. The regulator and the wetsuits were brand new. And on top of that, the instrictors were very friendly, but not too much: they left me decide what to do during the dive, I felt like I was diving with my buddy, without being pushed to do what instructor says. But at the same time, the instructor I was with did double checks on the equipment and showed me some amazing fish species that I wouldn't have moticed myself. Very easy-going. On the first day I had a problem with my own BCD, they helped me to fix this. The boat is super comfy, food was just great, a lot of choice of food. On top of this, they are flexible with the price and made me a good discount because I dived 3 days. Everything we agreed on was done, and even more (thank you for amazing underwater videos, Mo'emen!). Overall, it was one of my best diving experiences.

Really positive experience with these guys for my first dive. We were on a boat with divers of mixed experience and they were really relaxed but attentive. A local diver recommended them over others in the area and true to his word they were really good value and a really nice bunch. 5stars all the way

We spent the last week in Safaga to get our OWD Brevet and a few more days of diving. What an experience. From the very first contact Diko and his team are very helpful regarding everything about the trip: They helped us find the perfect little hotel directly next to the dive base and close to the boat. They organised airport transfer, optional Activities ( like a very fun Quad tour in the desert with a visit to some beduins). Prices are transparent and very fair. While you may find cheaper Dive bases you will get the most bang for your buck with freedom divers: - Rental Equipment in excellent condition - Comfy and safe boat - Excellent food on the board ( optional but seriously better than most i have eaten on dry land in Safaga) - Very helpful and friendly staff ( egyptian and german) - A lot of returning clients that are very open and friendly to new faces - Diko is a very competent, unique and fun instructor. If you dont take yourself too serious you will have a lot of fun on the boat and in the water. - Very close bonding with crew and clients: We spent a lot of time each evening with people from the boat and the dive base hanging around at the "divers house bar" or at the Nemo Hotel pool. Almost every client was a returning client. That alone speaks for the service and atmosphere at freedom divers. My friend and I will most definitely return too. TLDR: An excellent dive base that will suck you in and never let you go again. Shoutout to Diko and everyone at the base and on the boat that made the last week a very fond and lasting memory.

Very nice diving center، professional instructors and nice dives

not a bad experience but the HR wasn't the most FCable. on the other hand, the HD made my acc go down by quite a bit. i was expecting something easier to do as cookiezi seems to not have had much of a problem with it but unfortunately i overstreamed 222bpm. i hope that the next time i can go, i can FC freedom dive with HDHR and SS it, sniping cookiezi's score and giving me the #1.

My experience with Orca Diving was very disappointing. The staff, especially the German-speaking employees, were arrogant, unhelpful, and seemed uninterested in making guests feel welcome or comfortable. Their attitude was dismissive and distant, which made me feel uncomfortable from the start. I did not get the support, friendliness or passion I would expect from a professional dive center. Instead, I felt like just another number — not a valued guest. Overall, both Orca Diving failed to deliver the relaxing and enjoyable experience I was hoping for. I would not recommend to anyone looking for a real vacation.

The Orca Dive Club is a great place to enjoy easy beginner diving. The Orca Dive Club is extremely well organised, but it can be a little overwhelming at first, especially when you don't know what to do or where to go. Otherwise, great instructors, well-prepared equipment, and great equipment storage organisation when you dive a few days in a row. I highly recommend this place, and the reef is beautiful!

The quick and informative response via emails was very nice and helpful. But when arriving there, it was another story. The dive shop can feel overwhelmingly crowded and chaotic. The atmosphere is frequently stressed and hectic as various groups preparing for their dives at different dive sites/trips at the same time. It lacks a personal touch, making the experience feel somewhat impersonal. Before arriving, I booked 2 full-day dive trip with them but after seeing what happened at the dive shop and the experiences we had with the dive guide at check dive, I canceled the trip and only decided to do 1x half-day just to have an idea how marine lives would be at the red sea. The dive guided ordered me like in an army to carry extra weight (2 kg) even though I insisted what I had was already enough after calculating all relevant elements e.g. body weight, wetsuit, water temp etc. So I ended up carrying too much weight underwater. It was not a big deal but very annoying for such a shallow check dive. The guide we had on our half-day dive was better in term of communication. Despite the number of staff members they have there, the service provided was poor. Rental equipment is only in an O.K. standard despite the price they charge. Plus, you have to do everything yourself from picking up equipment to assemble (which is okay but unusual compared to diving elsewhere e.g. Asia or even some parts in Europe), to cleaning, to return. It feels like in a boarding school and maybe they would treat you better if you do the course but not just fun dives. With my experiences of diving at many different places in the world, I find it very challenging to fully relax and enjoy the diving experience with Orca Soma Bay. I would have given only 1 star but the extra star was for Doris and the good visibility and the fish underwater.

I want to thank Tatjana and Ahmed from reception, Mostafa from the support staff, all dive guides and Lady Christina boat crew for an amazing 3 days of diving. It was my first time to dive in Soma Bay and I will come again for sure because of them. Friendly, helpful and professional 🙏🏽

What a great week CCR diving here. Orca Soma Bay are a very well organised, helpful and friendly dive center. Mimo runs a lovely tech area here and he is very supportive and helpful for all technical diving. This is a great place to come to practice and maintain skills off their jetty onto the nice house reef. You can also go out on the day boats and dive more remote sites and do extended dive times, we did 3h and 4 would have been possible. A friend of ours came out and did his open water course here. He got good tuition and enjoyed his time here. I will return.

What a wonderful place to learn SCUBA diving. The team was always super friendly, the equipment well maintained and in top shape. Every appointment made started on time. The house reefs are breath taking (please don't take that literally) 😂. We will come back for sure, no better place to learn SCUBA diving.

Professional and efficient. Great house reef. Transport to the end of jetty with dive gear. Good facilities, nice seating area. Well stocked bar. Friendly staff.

I had my second kitesurfing session yesterday. In the last ten minutes, the coach introduced waterstart practice. Unfortunately, this was done in very shallow water — barely above my ankles. As a result, I fell hard onto the sand four times. Now I’m experiencing pain in my tailbone and ankle. At the time, I thought it was just part of learning, but after reading more, I realized that waterstarts are supposed to be taught in waist- to chest-deep water for safety reasons. That left me feeling both frustrated and disappointed. The session cost €170 — and I’m left asking myself: Am I paying that much to walk away with an injury? Last night, after my body cooled down, I was limping from the pain.

I was here for the second time and both holidays were great. Nice welkom by the lady at the front desk. Friendly people behind the bar and the food is very nice. Great storage facillities for my foilboard and kites. At night extra security on the beach so that is very safe. Every hoor there is a shuttlebus from and to the hotels. See you next year 😎😎

Definitely one of the best kite spots I’ve ever been in a distance of just 4,5 hours of flight from Europe. Great people. All of them speak really good English and German. Great wind conditions, almost no waves and this awesome color of the Red Sea with the mountains in the background. Perfect for absolute beginners and for pro’s. And if there is now wind you still have plenty of possibilities to enjoy your holidays there. I’ve been already 6 times in Soma Bay and Kitehouse is now my second home ;) Looking forward for my next return in October.

Amazing kite spot in november or spring time. In this time it isn't so hot to compare to summer. Enough wind for beginner and advanced kiter. Thx to Shaban the best instructor! Pricing is not cheap but the service/organization is top.

Great staff. Great location. They will even fill up your water bottle. Food is nice and reasonably priced.

I was an outsider... But the view and the sports happening was great.. Today i spent 30 mins the full moon night. If u r a fan of dancing, drinking, ... This night is different. As it's not my favorite stuff, I just took some photos with the full moon view. It is soo good and amazing.

Perfect spot for kitesurfing, it is off shore wind and flat water. Amazing sunset view. The food is very nice.

Don't put high expectations and keep in mind that it isn't expensive or 5 star hotel, the food is not fancy but the breakfast is awesome. Rooms are clean and very nice. The hotel is far away from any facilities , so going out is difficult and getting uber is impossible

It's a comfortable place to stay in. The rooms are simple, but well-equipped and most of them offer a beautiful sea view. The staff were always kind and helpful. The food is fresh and delicious. There are three small beaches with beautiful umbrellas made of straw which provide good shelter from the sun. They were never crowded and there's a bar on one of them. The sea is amazing. It was always calm and good for a swim. There is a jetty to get into the water because there are protected coral reefs all over, so it might not be the best option for kids and non-swimmers. On the other hand, it's a paradise for diving and snorkeling as you can see many exotic fish all around! I was there twice for a few days already and am sure to return whenever I visit Egypt.

Warm and polite staff. Great place for relaxing, away from other hotels/facilities. Simple and clean place with amazing coral reefs.

The 35 Euros for a few hours is a ripoff as the lunch and the two drinks are not worth more than 5 €. The snorkelling is great but if you’re a beginner they don’t tell you what to do but wear a life vest. They are pet friendly and that’s a good thing.

With the new construction of the new hotel, this hotel is absolutely not suitable as a family and dog hotel. One star is still too many. The sea is only accessible via a wooden bridge. Playing alone on and in the sea in shallow water. Not a chance. Only the guests of the new hotel now have free access to the sea. Without a dog beach, of course. We are extremely frustrated and are considering leaving. This no longer has anything to do with the original Sharm El Naga. Addendum: After a 3-day stay, I have to revise my harsh assessment a little. The main reason for this is the atmosphere and the really good staff. These ensure that despite the new circumstances it was a very nice and relaxed holiday. But please, dear owners, show consideration for the reef. Protects the reef. For these reasons I now give it 4 stars and hope that the owners show more consideration for their sanctuary.

35 EUR per person for external guests who want to go snorkeling here. no sand beach only access via walkway because of corals

All pictures fake beach is not good no pool rooms low services very hard to reach the beach if u have a far room distance you feel that you going to climb the mountain of sands you will lose ur leg No beach to swim or stand if you wanna swim go to marine deeper and ware life jacket so no relaxing very bad place not recommended at all