Yemen, The Socotra Archipelago

 

We arrange tours on Socotra Archipelago in cooperation with the local socotrian guides having many years' experience with tourists from various countries.

They are highly professional and can show you the most attractive places of the island, tell about its nature, language and culture, as well as organize diving, trekking or other special programs.

The Socotra Islands are the jewels of Yemen and the whole Arabian region. It is indeed a place of botanical and zoological treasures nurtured by many generations of the islanders, the keepers of the unique cultural traditions of Yemen. For centuries, the Socotra Islands have been out of early explorers’ and naturalists’ attention. But by the end of 90-s they became a center of attraction never seen before especially from those who are interested in their economic development and natural environment preservation.

Dating back to prehistoric times the unique nature of Socotra attracts not only scientists and specialists, but also enthusiasts of eco-tourism. The Archipelago is one of few places in the world where people live in harmony with nature, so rarely found in our modernized world.

                        Try the real taste of Socotra!

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Website News


"Standard tour" programs updating

We have updated our “Standard tour” programs developed to show you the best sights of Socotra and Yemen. The programs are tailored for various categories of travellers.

 
The new tourist map of Socotra

The new tourist map of Socotra shows the most interesting places of the island

 
Training Photo-Tour to Socotra in October, 2010

Travel to Socotra with Yuri Afanasyev, a professional photographer, and get to know an exotic country and how to make great photos.

 
Сhronology and fairy-tales of Socotra

New materials from Vladimir Agafonov - chronology of Socotra island and two Socotran fairy-tales, one of them you can listen to Socotri.

 
Socotra at "PhotoForum 2010"

At "PhotoForum 2010", the international photo-exhibition held in Moscow, SONY Company exhibited more than 20 posters of Socotra by Yuri Afanasiev, a professional photographer. More photos from exhibition...

 

 

 

Socotra News


Shipwreck off the Samha coast

Julia Glazunova   [ 10.06.2010 ]
Shipwreck off the Samha coast

Bandu Cyclone, which arose on 19 May off the Samalian coast, provoked a shipwreck off the Samha coast on 20 May. 23 seamen were rescued by NATO forces.

 
Heavy rains on Socotra

It has been pouring for almost a week on Socotra. Such rainy weather in May has not been for a long time.

 
Important discoveries of Russian archaeological expedition on Socotra

Preliminary Report of the Russian Interdisciplinary Mission to the Republic of Yemen submitted to the General Organisation of Antiquities and Museums (G.O.A.M.), Season 2009

 

Socotra Island is free of malaria

Dr.Saad Ahmed Alkaddoomi   [ 07.03.2010 ]
Socotra Island is free of malaria

Socotra Island is the last paradise of our planet that declared eradication of malaria.

 

A new dive site in Di Tamerah

Fouad Naseeb   [ 04.03.2010 ]
A new dive site in Di Tamerah

Fouad Naseeb, a dive-master of Socotra, has discovered a new dive site in Di Tamerah

 

 

 

Latest User Posts


Series - First Impressions

Anna Pchelintseva   [ 22.07.2010 ]
Series - First Impressions

The first trip in December 2008

 
First breakfast in Socotra

Photos from photo tour in March 2010

 

Our best photos

U&U Pildish   [ 18.04.2010 ]
Our best photos

Photos of our trip to Socotra in February 2010

 
New hospital in Socotra

After few months a new big hospital will be open in Socotra.

 

Socotra island health

Dr.Saad Ahmed Alkaddoomi   [ 06.03.2010 ]
Socotra island health

Dr.Saad Ahmed Alkaddoomi General Director of Socotra Health Office Chairman of Yemen red Crescent, Socotra Branch