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Giftun Ham Ham / Pierre's Hill

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Giftun Ham Ham / Pierre’s Hill Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate/Strong

Discover Giftun Ham Ham, also known as Pierre’s Hill, a premier diving destination located in Qesm Hurghada within Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This fascinating site features dramatic underwater topography with steep coral-covered slopes and sandy plateaus that create varied diving experiences suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers encounter spectacular coral formations, vibrant soft and hard corals, and abundant marine life throughout the site. Common sightings include reef sharks, groupers, snappers, fusiliers, and schools of barracuda. Sea turtles and rays are also frequently observed patrolling the reef.

Depths range from approximately 5 meters at the shallow plateau to 40+ meters along the deeper slopes, accommodating various skill levels. The site’s moderate to strong currents add an element of adventure and typically make drift diving the preferred technique.

Pierre’s Hill offers excellent visibility and colorful reef ecosystems, making it an outstanding choice for photographers and marine enthusiasts exploring the Red Sea’s rich biodiversity.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus ahmedfouad
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus rowanhowe
Striated Fusilier — seen at this dive site
Striated Fusilier Caesio striata karimbo
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus bencostamagna
Red Sea Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Goatfish Parupeneus forsskali petrudamsa
Yellowtail Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Yellowtail Wrasse Anampses meleagrides josepvilanova

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate/Strong
GPS 27.1928°, 33.9884°