Erg Camel

# Erg Camel Dive Site

Erg Camel is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Indian Ocean site features dramatic sandy slopes and rocky formations that create an engaging underwater landscape for divers of all experience levels.

The site descends to depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, accommodating both recreational and advanced divers. Erg Camel is known for its diverse marine life, including vibrant coral formations, schools of tropical fish, groupers, snappers, and occasionally larger pelagic species such as reef sharks and rays.

The varied topography, with sandy areas interspersed with coral heads and rock outcrops, makes Erg Camel visually captivating. Divers encounter colorful soft corals and healthy hard coral growth that support rich biodiversity typical of Red Sea reefs.

Difficulty level ranges from intermediate to advanced depending on depth and current conditions. Moderate currents are common, making this site ideal for divers with solid buoyancy control and previous Red Sea experience. Excellent visibility during optimal seasons enhances the diving experience at this Egyptian Red Sea gem.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus ahmedfouad

Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus luispb

Schultz's Pipefish Corythoichthys schultzi florian_guyader

Spotbase Burrfish Cyclichthys spilostylus luispb

White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus rowanhowe

Striated Fusilier Caesio striata karimbo

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)