Travel to Socotra (Soqotra). The Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
An exclusive camping tour to Socotra will take place from 1 to 8 November 2022. The group is led by Ismael, one of the best experts on the cultural, natural and historical heritage of Socotra. Ismael does not usually work with tourists, but at our great request he agreed to work with one group. The cost of participation is $ 1350
A republican decision to appoint a new governor of Socotra Governorate, Raafat Ibrahim al-Thaqali, after a period of more than two years that the island experienced in an administrative vacuum
A dense program with overnight stays in nature includes the most interesting and beautiful places of the island of Socotra. The program is specially-designed for photography enthusiasts. We provide maximum comfort and excellent nutrition. The best guides and chefs of Socotra are at your service.
Tourism Season In Socotra Island will resume at the beginning of October 2022. Joing us on first of October up to end of June. Discover the hidden mysterical secret landscape of this magical touristic island.
Good news for those who do not want or cannot sleep in a tent! A new, very decent and inexpensive campsite has opened on Socotra. Built by the Jordanians. The hotel is located outside the city, near the airport, so you will be spared the noise and rubbish of the capital.
Helicopter tours are now available on Socotra. In the presence of a helicopter MI-2 and several gyroplanes. Ukrainian pilots have been working at Socotra for several years.
Season 2021 on Socotra is open. Felix Airlines launched a direct flight from Dubai to Socotra (on Thursdays). We are waiting for the first guests in February. The next group tours to Socotra are planned in March.
The bottle trees on Socotra Island vary greatly in shape depending on where they grow.
Correctly seeing Socotra is not so easy. With the usual moving from one campsite to another, you will not see all the beauty of Socotra. You must choose the right time for each place. Then the result will be such beautiful photos. Photos were taken by us and our guests over the last 10 years of work on Socotra.
The next group tours to Socotra in 2020: a camping tour from March 18 to March 25 and from March 25 to April 1 (guide Nadya Novikova). From April 1 to April 8, Nadya Novikova will conduct a trekking tour under our new program.
A real trekking tour is the best way to see and get to know Socotra island. Vladimir Melnik was on Socotra 12 time!
Together with Salem Al-Keabany, who will be your guide, we offer a new weekly trekking program. Camels and porters will carry things and equipment. You will spend 2 days on the coast, including the most beautiful beach in Shuab Bay. This season we will do 4 group tours - March 4-11, 18-25, April 1-8 and 15-22. The minimum group size is 4 people. Maximum - 8 people. We invite agents to cooperation.
An extremely interesting book "Island of dragon`s blood" by a British researcher Douglas Botting. The book was published in 1958. Find out what was on Socotra during the time of Sultan.
Caution! Fake dragon blood resin found in the market. We found that some companies sell fake "dragon blood resin from Socotra". Instead of resin of Dracaena Cinnabiri that is produced only on Socotra, resin from Sumatra is most likely offered.
A dense program with overnight stays in nature includes the most interesting and beautiful places of the island of Socotra.
Our specially-developed program includes the most interesting and beautiful places of the island of Socotra. The main idea of our program is to avoid staying with other tour groups in camping sites. Instead, we plan to camp out in the most beautiful places of Socotra.
It rained heavily on Socotra. Many roads are blurred. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
In addition to the unique resins, Socotra produces Sabur - dried aloe juice. Aloe from Socotra is a very powerful remedy and should be taken with caution as a medicine.
In November, a northeastern monsoon is installed on Socotra, which brings clouds and sometimes rains to the island. The winter season in Socotra is the best time for trekking and landscape photography.
October in Socotra is an ideal time for trekking, boat trips, fishing and diving. The summer monsoon is over, the sea is calm and in the mountainous part of Socotra is warm and sunny.
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