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Coral Forest
Remote Ras Abu Galum coral garden reached by camel through a lagoon.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingShoreIntermediate16m - 40m
Reef
Remote lagoon-entry coral garden north of Dahab with a long camel approach and a steepening reef profile.
About Coral Forest
Coral Forest is a remote Ras Abu Galum dive built around a small lagoon and a steepening coral garden. The site pairs black corals and gorgonians with schooling fish and other reef life, but getting there is part of the experience.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Access for diving is by camel; plan for a long approach time and logistics.
Access Restrictions
Diving access is camel-only and the approach is long, so you need a local operator and a full day for transit.
Where Is Coral Forest?
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Local Intel For Coral Forest
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A lagoon entry leads into a coral garden that starts shallow and then drops away quickly.
Snorkeling
The shallow lagoon approach can work for snorkelers close to the surface, but the deeper coral garden is better suited to divers.
Wildlife at Coral Forest
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Coral Forest
Access · 1/5Difficult access
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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 1/5No facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 1/5Very quiet
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Current · 1/5No current
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Surge · 1/5Flat calm
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 19m
