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Dates for Socotra flights/tours – Tuesday departures
Oct 7–14 | Oct 14–21 | Oct 21–28 | Oct 28–Nov 4
Nov 4–11 | Nov 18–25 | Nov 11–18 | Nov 25–Dec 2
Dec 2–9 | Dec 9–16 | Dec 16–23 | Dec 23–30 | Dec 30–Jan 6
Jan 6–13 | Jan 13–20 | Jan 20–27 | Jan 27–Feb 3
Feb 3–10 | Feb 10–17 | Feb 17–24 | Feb 24–Mar 3
Mar 3–10 | Mar 10–17 | Mar 17–24 | Mar 24–31| Mar 31–Apr 7
Apr 7–14 | Apr 14–21 | Apr 21–28
Dates for Socotra flights/tours – Friday departures
Oct 3–10 | Oct 10–17 | Oct 17–24 | Oct 24–31
Nov 7–14 | Nov 14–21 | Nov 21-28 | Nov28-Dec 5
Dec5-12 | Dec12-19 | Dec19-26 | Dec26-Jan 2
Jan 2-9 | Jan 9-16 | Jan 16-23 | Jan 23-30
Feb 6-13 | Feb 13-20 | Feb 20-27
Mar 6-13 | Mar 13-20 | Mar 20-27
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Upon your arrival at Socotra Airport in Hadiboh, you will be greeted by our friendly local Socotri guides who will be joining you for our trip.
They will escort you to a traditional Socotri house, where you can settle in.
After a brief orientation, your journey begins along the northern coast, revealing Socotra’s unique landscapes, small villages, and unspoiled beaches.
We will be driving to the North-East part of the island to Arher Beach, a picturesque spot where we will camp. Arher beach has amazing biggest dunes to the mountain and fresh water originating from the caves to the beach.
Relax on the shoreline, climb the dunes, and enjoy dinner before camping at Arher Beach.
After breakfast, we will drive to Momi Plateau to explore the Kelesehan Canyon.
After a short trek to the Homhil protected area, you can swim in the canyon, in a natural infinity pool with panoramic ocean views.
We will make our way to Homhil National Park, a terrestrial protected area, you will be able to have your first encounter with the world-famous Dragon’s Blood trees, bottle trees, and other flora that is endemic to the island.
It is home to the Boswellia elongata, socotrana and nana (Frankincense). A wonderful opportunity to observe Socotra’s flora, including Frankincense trees and Adenium Obesum.
Visit of the Frankincense Forest, one of the ancient forests of Arabic gum. You can buy the incense of the frankincense and resin of Dragon’s blood trees from the local people in Homhil, as well as, their handicrafts.
Return to Arher for lunch. Choose to relax or hike to the plateau for stunning views.
Or, first, we will visit Ersel fishing village, then you will be able to climb the biggest dunes.
Conclude the day with dinner and camping at Arher Beach.
Following breakfast, we journey to Wadi Kalissan, a hidden gem with turquoise pools and waterfalls. Spend the day swimming, cliff-jumping, and exploring the limestone formations.
In the afternoon, after lunch, we will be drive to the Dihamri Marine Protected Area.
We will be camping here for the night.
Dihamri marine protected area, is home to one of the richest coral reefs of the Socotra archipelago. There is much marine life to be seen whilst swimming/snorkeling such as Parrotfish, Moray eel, Sea urchins, etc. Snorkel among marine life or, for experienced divers, explore shipwrecks.
At this beach, you will be able to rent snorkeling or scuba equipment to see the gorgeous marine life. There is also countless shells and corals washed up on shore for you to marvel at.
Enjoy dinner and camp overnight on Dihamri Beach.
After breakfast, we will drive and ascend to the Diksam Plateau, the home of Dragon’s Blood trees. to the Diksam Plateau and Shebahon viewpoint.
This area is renowned for the native Dragon Blood trees and Frankincense trees, the resin and incense of these trees are collected, used in and traded by the people of Socotra. The area is also home to the endemic birds.
The Shebahon viewpoint gives you breathtaking views overlooking Dirhour canyon, where we will see unusual yet beautiful rock formations.
We will visit Bedouin settlements at a 700-meter-deep gorge. Explore Fermhin Forest, observing Dragon’s Blood trees, and learn about their resin.
Afterwards we descend to Wadi Dirhour, a canyon with a freshwater oasis and waterslide. Enjoy an evening under the stars with an exclusive dinner and camping on Diksam Plateau.
After breakfast, we will make our way to way to the south cost of Socotra, to Nojid plain through wadi Defarhu crossing Hayf and Zaheq sand dunes, ending at Aomak Beach, with its white sands and tranquil waters.
Explore Socotri villages and Dagub Cave, learning its historical significance.
Experience Zahek’s white sand dunes at sunset. Climb or slide down the dunes.
Enjoy an exclusive overnight camping experience at Aomak Beach or among the dunes.
Today we head west to the protected area of Detwah Lagoon, where the Arabian Sea meets the Indian Ocean. We explore the ecosystem with sea birds and marine life.
The lagoon is renowned for its wonderous landscape and marine life. The waters in certain areas of the lagoon are quite shallow for people who do not want to swim.
Please be advised that the lagoon is home to an enormous amount of marine life, including stingrays. Please be mindful of this while swimming.
For birdwatchers. this is a perfect opportunity to see many seabirds that are endemic to the island
Visit Qalnsiya, a charming and picturesque fishing town. You will be able to meet the friendly locals and explore the towns traditional houses and narrow alleyways.
Hike to a nearby peak for island views.
We will have an exclusive dinner and camp overnight at Detwah Lagoon.
After waking up to the tranquility and sunrise of Detwah Lagoon, we make our way Qalansiya Port.
From here, we will take a boat tour with a local fisherman on his daily hunt to Shu’ab beach. You will be able to see schools of spinner dolphins on our way to the island. Maybe even Whale sharks.
The dolphins are quite playful. and enjoy putting on a show. Don’t be too distracted by the dolphins though, as you will see massive cliffs overlooking the water.
Also, you have fishing on your way to Shu’ab beach if you are interested in fishing, the boatman will prepare fishing tools.
This beach is the most stunning on the island, with its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear teal waters. The pristine beach is like no other, and is complete with mangroves.
Spend the day relaxing, swimming, sun lounging and enjoying seafood. Swim with dolphins on the return journey. Or visit the caveman, the caveman will guide you to the lagoon to show the octopus, oysters, crabs, turtles, pufferfish and marine lagoon.
End the day with a sunset walk on the sandbank and camp at Detwah Lagoon.
After a week of magical explorations, it’s time to say goodbye to Socotra Island.
After an early breakfast, transfer to Socotra International Airport for your departure.
The return flight to Abu Dhabi departing times may differ.
The itinerary may be adjusted based on seasonal weather conditions.
We will be providing you with an updated travel itinerary and keep you informed of any changes in scheduling.
EUR2575 Per person
Accommodation in tents, except when in Hadiboh.
30% payment required on booking
Remaining payments can be done in 2 instalments with the final payment, 4 weeks before departure.
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The climate is a tropical desert climate. There is not much rain, most of it falls in November and December. In the monsoon the wind is very strong and the seas are high. The best time to visit is from mid-October to mid-May. Outside this time the strong winds prevent flights from going to the island.
Socotra has high temperatures all year round ranging between 27°C and 35°C.
May has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year. The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 27°C (81°F).
December tops the wettest month list with 83mm of rainfall. July is the driest month with 0mm of precipitation.
The best and really only time you can visit Socotra is from September to May. This is when the weather is most stable. In the summer months the sea winds pick up and it can make travel very difficult there. Flights are also frequently cancelled from June to August.
Though Socotra is quite laid-back for a place with a predominantly Islamic culture, it is still largely Muslim & conservative. One-piece swimsuits for ladies and long swimming shorts for men are recommended. Women should carry scarves with them just in case it’s necessary to cover up. Socotra is hot all year-round. Light-coloured, breathable clothing is recommended, as are hats, sunglasses and sunblock. Your tour will inevitably involve hiking, so bring sturdy shoes/boots and a water canteen.
The currency used in Socotra is the Yemeni Rial (YR).
There are about 250 Rials to one USD and 296 Rials to one EURO (currency converter)
On your arrival, you have the opportunity to change some money into Yemeni Riyal at the National Bank and CAC banck in Hadibo, Socotra. Credit Cards and cheques are not accepted in Socotra and therefore you will need to bring cash with you (USD is well accepted on the island, with EURO as an alternative).
Meals and drinking water are included on tours to the Yemeni island. Aside from snacks and soft drinks, you’re unlikely to be spending too much. The aforementioned snacks and soft drinks will set you back $1-2 a pop
Socotra is currently free of malaria, so use of malaria prophylactics is not recommended. However, as mosquitoes occur locally, we do recommend to use insect repellent when sitting outside after sunset.
Cholera is not present on the island at all.
Consult your doctor and dentist or travel health clinic for advice and preventive measures.
The hospitals on the island only offer basic medical services.
Pharmacies are presented around Hadibo.
Is it safe to visit Socotra?
Extremely safe! The conflict in mainland Yemen hasn’t spilled over to the island, and there is virtually no danger at all. Though standard vigilance should be exercised with regards to one’s belongings (as with anywhere) it’s highly unlikely that you’ll be the victim of even petty theft.
