Ham Ham (Giftun)

Drift dive on the eastern side of Small Giftun Island

Guide in der Strömung, Mai 2004Zwischen den Giftuninseln, Mai 2004Gelbrücken-Füsilier, Mai 2004Korallengarten, Mai 2004Blick ins Blaue, Mai 2004
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27° 11' 34.90" N, 33° 59' 4.75" E
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Data & Description

Rating¹:
good

Difficulty²:
beginner

Alternative names for this dive spot:
Giftun Soraya Drift, Pierre's Hill

Maximum depth:
up to 20 meters

Current:
mostly from the north, little to very strong

Local dive center:
James & Mac

Weather:

WetterOnline
Das Wetter für
Hurghada

 

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Description dive spot:
This dive spot is only for drift dives. It is located on the eastern side of Small Giftun Island. The dive ends at the dive site Giftun Soraya. The current is mostly from the north, but not easy to predict. There can be no current or there can be a very strong current.
Nice forest of fan corals on 20 meters, very much fish and with a bit of luck big apoleon wrasses.
"Ham Ham" means "outside lavatory" or to be more direct "shit house" in arabic. At least you hear this a lot during the briefing on the dive boats.

Contributed by:
Martin Sebald

Last content update:
2009/01/05

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¹ Dive site rating: The rating is a five star rating ("poor" to "outstanding") and based on the dive site itself and on the comparison of all dive sites in the area. It also reflects the personal opinion and preference of the contributor.
² Dive site difficulty: The difficulty rating is a five star rating ("beginner" to "technical diver") and based on the personal opinion of the contributor and maybe also on the experience the contributor had when diving this site. We take absolutly no responsibility for diving accidents or anything else. Please always be a safe diver and dive your level of experience and please also be aware of local laws and regulations there might be.
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