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  • Why You Should Go Camping On Socotra Island

    Why You Should Go Camping On Socotra Island

    The island presents an ideal destination for travellers seeking adventure and a genuine connection with nature. One of the best ways to experience Socotra’s raw and unspoiled beauty is by […] Read more

  • Bringing A Drone to Socotra

    Bringing A Drone to Socotra

    Effective from October 2024, all visitors carrying a drone to Socotra will require a special permit before arrival. The permit costs $100 and is payable in cash upon arrival at […] Read more

  • Cancellation Of Socotra Sunday Flights

    Cancellation Of Socotra Sunday Flights

    Emirates Aviation Services (EAS) has announced today the cancellation of all Sunday flights to and from Socotra efficiently immediately. They ask all passengers who booked on the Sunday flight to […] Read more

  • Socotra Most Beautiful Beaches

    Socotra Most Beautiful Beaches

    Socotra has many crystal-clear, white sandy beaches. As the National has described it, it’s our paradise and a haven for ecotourists. Here are some of the best beaches you must see […] Read more

  • Socotra Internet and Mobile Coverage

    Socotra Internet and Mobile Coverage
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    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 closer to […] Read more

  • 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 operate tours […] Read more

  • 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 group tours […] Read more

  • Socotra flights & timetable

    Socotra flights & timetable

    The upcoming Socotra tourism season is set to be a game-changer with the introduction of 2 flights a week for the first time, starting in October 2024. Below is the […] Read more

  • Travel with Ali

    Travel with Ali

    Introducing the Travel with Ali tour package, Ali is one of the most well-respected guys in Socotra due to his heavy work in humanitarian aid; he has been working in tourism since […] Read more

  • Entry visa to Socotra Yemen

    Entry visa to Socotra Yemen

    In January 2010, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Yemen announced that they will no longer be issuing visas on arrival to the country. A report released by the Ministry […] Read more