Sudan North or South

[shaker]

Hi
we are looking to do Sudan in May. Which of the routes north or south is better ?
thanks for your comments / tips

 

[Solly]

I haven't dove Sudan before, but I had the impression that the diving season ends in March/April time frame as it becomes too hot to do anything (in fact I was told water is even too hot !)
Having this in mind I would recommend the north as it would be definitely lower temperature (but still very hot)... so you might need to check air/water temperature with your operator !

 

[ElChe]

My friends just arrived back from the North with a few exciting shots... This boat sails the Sudan Northern route in May.

 

[KaitsuK]

Been there on last March. I can recommend North Sudan, for many reasons:
1) it is more safe than southern Sudan
2) easier to get flights
3) better selection of good liveboards
4) nice divesites (including wreck of Umbria, Jacques Costeau's Precontinent II, etc)
If you want to taste diving in North Sudan, please find some video memories from my safari here: Diving Sudan - YouTube