Socotra, Yemen: the most alien island on Earth
The route covers the island of Socotra in Yemen, located from the mainland between the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. A trip around the island is available only as part of an organized tour and includes a visit to the Det Lagoon with white beaches, caves and unique nature.
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- Start
- Hidaybu District, Socotra Governorate
- End
- Hidaybu District, Socotra Governorate
- Stops
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Stops on this route
- Hidaybu District, Socotra Governorate
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- You cannot come to Socotra on your own - you can only book a tour in advance and travel in an organized group
- Transport
- To move around the island, a Toyota Land Cruiser car with a professional driver and guide is used
- Timing
- A full tour of the island of Socotra takes 7 days - during this period you can travel around the entire island
- Food
- Fresh seafood is available on the island: crabs, oysters, scallops, which local fishermen catch right here
- Tip
- Use sunscreen from day one – the sun is very intense and can cause a strong tan
- Tip
- In the Det lagoon, tourists receive hot meals in a field camp with rice, vegetables and fruits, as well as the opportunity to wash at the sink on a tree
- Tip
- When visiting the cave in Abdullah, take off your shoes and sit on the carpet – this is the local tradition of hospitality
- Food
- Locals prepare dishes directly from the seafood delicacy caught on the coast - no need for culinary processing
- Timing
- Plan a visit to the lagoons during the daytime to see beautiful sunsets over the Arabian Sea
- Where to stay
- Tours to Socotra are organized by Wild Spirit Socotra – WhatsApp contact +7 918 927-37-92
Video on this route
Socotra is the most alien island on Earth. Wild Yemen