Yemen, The Socotra Archipelago

 

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.

Socotra island is one of few places in the world where people live in harmony with nature, so rarely found in our modernized world. Tourism on Socotra is still developing. 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.   Try the real taste of Socotra! Read more...

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All our guests are happy to ride on the sand dunes on Socotra. Our video shows the new entertainment on Socotra.

Sandboarding - is riding on a special board on the sand dunes. Socotra is a unique place, as if specially adapted for this unusual entertainment. We have included riding over the sand dunes in our travel programs.

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Salem Saeed - local guide on Socotra

Socotra.info Project opens a position of a Socotra island tourism manager and a customer manager.

A Yemeni-Russian team that has been working together for five years in Yemen discovered last week a building on Socotra Island that dates back the eighth century A.D.

If you're a photographer and you prefer to travel alone, I'll be happy to offer you an individual tour to Socotra island with my support and services, including outdoor camping and quality cooking.

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.

Affairs, we had to come to Sanaa, where we live for a month in Tahrir Square in the city center.

Our mission is to show you the island in such a way that you will remember it as one of the most unusual trips in your life.

Shuab Bay, located in the west of Socotra, great for hiking. From here you can go to the pass towards the beach Net, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view.

There are two options how to get to the island of Socotra - through Sanaa, capital of Yemen, or directly from the United Arab Emirates (Sharjah). In a situation of pent-up demand, we recommend to book flights in advance.

Hadibo city is actively growing and is beginning to resemble a real city. There is an ATM and internet cafe. Sometimes you can even observe small traffic jams in the capital of the island of Socotra.

Panoramas of different sites on the island of Socotra.

Socotra. Socotra. So-co-tra. Before taking a decision about going to this island I was looking through its photos, reading about it, tasting its name and trying to guess its smell. There was something tough and promising in its sound. Suddenly I realized that it has a sense of ADVENTURE that is so rarely met in our regulated tourist world of charters and guided tours.

Another interesting and beautiful trekking route around the island of Socotra.

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Not a very difficult route for a full day from the capital of Socotra to the pass to wadi Ayaft.

Several species of frankincense tree grows on the island of Socotra. In March, you can see how these trees are blooming.

Natural soap with different resins from the island of Socotra is very good for the skin and have a delicate pleasant smell.

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