This is the most important question that should come to your mind when you start planning for the Socotra holiday, find in this article everything you need to know in order to be well-prepared.
Clothing
- Swimsuit
- Light jacket
- T-shirt & long sleeve shirts
- Activewear pants
- Socks & underwears
- Light scarf
- Trekking sandals or walking shoes
- Flip flops
- Hat
Electronics
- Extra camera battery
- Power plug adapter
- 20000mAh or higher power bank
- Extra charging cables
- Cleaning wipes & dust protector
- Camera tripod
- Dry bag
Toiletries
- Microfiber towel
- Hand sanitizer
- Environmentally friendly soap, shampoo, and sunscreen
- Skin lotion & lip balm
- Toothbrush toothpaste & floss
- Insect repellents
- Personal hygiene products
Medications
- Pain killers
- Personal first aid kit
- Ibuprofen (Diarrhea)
Miscellaneous
- Flashlight
- Headlamp
- Lightweight daypack
- Sleeping bag (optional)
- Camping Pillow (optional)
You can always bring whatever you like, for example, your laptop, professional camera, drone, etc.; wearing comfortable pants is recommended if you are walking around Hadibo, you can also see best travelling bags for Socotra.
For females, it is not a great idea to wear tight, short or yoga pants without a top covering the lower body. We will take you to the local market if you forget to bring whatever clothing is necessary. Female clothing shopping in Socotra is fun, so always feel welcome to drop us a message if you are not sure 🙂