Meet the Crew
The people building safe, welcoming places to stay and explore across our destinations.
More Than a Team — A Family
From the front desk to the water, the workshop to the road — these are the faces that make Rafiki feel like home wherever you land.
Ahmed Elbana
PADI Course Director
An adaptive educator passionate about marine conservation and helping divers grow with confidence. Ahmed tailors his teaching style to ensure everyone progresses comfortably and at their own pace. From first-time divers to future dive professionals, his goal is to make learning safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
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Mostafa Ismaeil
Dive Master
Our base leader and divemaster combine their love for diving and music to shape the ultimate camp environment. High energy and people first, Mostafa keeps the vibes alive both underwater and back at shore during evening gatherings.
Tiphaine Vaude
Scuba Diving Instructor
An IDC instructor blending underwater photography, marine conservation, and storytelling. Tiphaine specializes in building underwater confidence while fostering a fun, supportive space where every single dive feels like an opportunity to grow.
Mohamed Khirallah
Freediving Instructor
An AIDA instructor, competition safety diver, and certified judge. Mohamed combines a strict focus on technical safety with a passion for high performance, helping divers unlock their physical potential in a highly supportive environment.
Khaled El-Gammal
Lead freediving instructor
Egypt's deepest freediver and the first Egyptian to break the 100m depth mark. A national record holder who left a corporate career to pursue the sport full-time, Khaled focuses on elite coaching and safety to help students confidently push their limits.
Dina Albitar
Freediving Instructor
Jordan's deepest freediver and the country's first Master Freediving Instructor. Dina has spent years teaching global students how to build deep water confidence, refine their breath-holds, and connect with the ocean in an unforgettable way.
Amira Khalil
Freediving Instructor
An instructor, athlete, and passionate ocean lover dedicated to helping students master safe underwater skills. Amira creates a highly supportive and empowering environment designed to make freediving accessible and fun for everyone.
Gabriella
Scuba Instructor
A Brazilian diving instructor based in Dahab, fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Having visited 47 countries, she's no stranger to bringing people together from all walks of life. Her friendly, energetic approach helps students feel at home, build confidence underwater, and make connections that last long after the trip ends.