When to visit Socotra?

Seasonal weather is a significant consideration depending on your hobbies and activities. From early October to early May, nature lovers should visit Socotra. The monsoon season lasts from June to September, when the sea is extremely turbulent and all marine connections are suspended. During the monsoon, windsurfing can be arranged. From mid-November to mid-May, the best time to see wildlife and the natural world is. For more information, go here.

what to pack when traveling to Soqotra?

Electronics 

  • Battery Bank
  • Car Adaptor
  • Camera & Lenses
  • Spare Camera Batteries
  • SD Or CF Cards
  • Dust Proof Camera Protector
  • Dry Bag
  • Tripod
  • Cleaning Wipes + dust blower
  • Chargers & Cables For Electronics
  • SOS Beacon/Satellite Messenger

Miscellaneous 

  • Headlamp & Flashlight
  • Daypack
  • Microfiber Towel

Clothing

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking Shoes, Boots Or Sandals
  • Sandals
  • Trekking Pants & Shirts
  • Swimsuit
  • Light Jacket or Fleece
  • Scarf
  • Sarong
  • Socks
  • Underwear

Toiletries & Medications 

  • Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Toilet Paper & Tissues
  • Environmentally/Reef Friendly Sunscreen
  • Moisturizer
  • Environmentally Friendly Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner
  • Razor
  • Toothbrush, Paste & Floss
  • Deodorant
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Lip Balm
  • Bug Repellent
  • Hair ties & Brush/Comb
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Contact Lens Solution
  • Any RX Or OTC Medications You Normally Take
  • Imodium
  • Ibuprofen Or Tylenol
  • Antihistamines
  • Broad Spectrum Antibiotic
  • First Aid Kit