Overview

The Garmin NSAF630L is an electronic chart coverage for Africa and the Middle East, supplied as Garmin Navionics+ or Garmin Navionics Vision+ in either microSD/SD card or download format.

It combines coastal and inland mapping and is meant to be used on a compatible chartplotter. The included one-year subscription supports daily chart updates through the ActiveCaptain app, with up to 5,000 updates available per day.

On board, it helps with passage planning and fishing detail, with tools like Auto Guidance+, depth range shading, shallow water shading, and contour detail that can display down to 1 foot in many areas.

Key features

• Africa and Middle East coverage with coastal details plus inland waters in the same chart product
• Includes a one-year subscription with daily chart updates through the ActiveCaptain app, with up to 5,000 updates available per day
• Auto Guidance+ for route planning support on compatible systems
• Depth range shading with up to 10 color-shaded target depth options for quick visual depth cues
• Up to 1-foot contours for clearer bottom structure detail when navigating or looking for fish-holding areas
• Shallow water shading to highlight user-defined shallow depths you want to avoid
• ActiveCaptain Community access for local points of interest and on-the-water notes contributed by other boaters

Variants

This coverage is offered in multiple configurations so you can match the chart type and delivery format that fits your setup.

Versions vary between Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+, and formats vary between microSD/SD and download. All configurations are for the Africa and Middle East coverage area.

• 010-C1228-20: Version Garmin Navionics+; Format microSD/SD. A physical card format for chartplotters that read charts from a microSD or SD slot at the helm.
• 010-D1830-20: Version Garmin Navionics+; Format Download. Digital delivery when you prefer to load the chart data rather than using a preloaded card.
• 010-C1228-00: Version Garmin Navionics Vision+; Format microSD/SD. A physical card format with the Vision+ version for chartplotters that read charts from a microSD or SD slot.
• 010-D1830-00: Version Garmin Navionics Vision+; Format Download. Digital delivery with the Vision+ version when you prefer to load the chart data rather than using a preloaded card.

Coverage highlights

The NSAF630L area covers the coast of Africa from Tripoli, Libya through the Red Sea and around the Cape to Dakar, Senegal, including the Suez Canal and the Levant. It also includes the coast of the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf, plus island groups such as Madagascar, Zanzibar, St Helena, Ascension, Réunion, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Comoros.

Compatibility and fit

Confirm your chartplotter supports Garmin Navionics+ and/or Garmin Navionics Vision+ and that it matches the format you are buying. Card versions require an available microSD or SD slot, while download versions require a compatible way to load the chart data to your system.

If you routinely run routes that cross into adjacent regions, plan for the neighboring coverage as well so you are not relying on edge coverage when you are close to a boundary.

Updates and planning notes

Daily updates are tied to the included one-year subscription and are handled through the ActiveCaptain app. Route guidance features like Auto Guidance+ are planning tools and should be checked against local conditions, notices, and what you see on the water.

Who it suits on board

This chart coverage is a good match for cruising and delivery boats working the Red Sea, Mediterranean approaches, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean islands, as well as anglers who want contour detail for finding structure. It also fits crews who like keeping charts current between voyages instead of waiting for periodic updates.