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  • Socotra Internet and Mobile Coverage

    Socotra Internet and Mobile Coverage

    Internet access and mobile phone coverage on Socotra are limited. While there have been some improvements in internet connectivity thanks to Starlink, however, it still needs to be…

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  • Best Time To Visit Socotra

    Best Time To Visit Socotra

    The island tourism season typically starts in early October and ends at the beginning of May. The monsoon weather hits Socotra from June to mid-September. We usually don’t…

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  • How to get to Socotra

    How to get to Socotra

    Many people try to search for flights to Socotra Island using Skyscanner or Google Flights but have no luck finding any results. The reason is that the flights to…

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  • Protecting Your Skin on Socotra’s Summer Sun

    Protecting Your Skin on Socotra’s Summer Sun

    Socotra Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is truly a biodiversity gem with its breathtaking landscapes and interesting wildlife, see our tour packages on how to…

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  • Free visa for UAE, Qatar & Kuwait residents

    Free visa for UAE, Qatar & Kuwait residents

    Exciting news for all UAE, Qatar & Kuwait residents who book with us will get a free entry visa to Socotra, Yemen (fee waiver). This offer is valid for…

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  • Travel from Bahrain to Socotra

    Travel from Bahrain to Socotra

    Whether you’re an expat or Bahraini, you can easily tour Socotra with our partner in Bahrain, Omer, from Off To Where Tours. Since last year, Omer has organised several fun…

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