About Socotra island
About Socotra island
Socotra island : Feel, Discover, Explore this unique island
The Socotra Archipelago is an extraordinary and unequalled destination; one of the unspoiled corners of our planet. In general tourists know little about this handful of islands situated in the Indian Ocean south of mainland Yemen. The unique flora and fauna have evolved here during millennia of isolation from the mainland. Some of Socotra’s plants and wildlife are found nowhere else on this great, green earth, and for this reason the Socotra Archipelago has been termed ‘The Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’. The dragon’s blood tree, the desert rose and the frankincense tree are among other-worldly species of flora to be found in this archipelago, and a trip to Socotra with Socotra Tours guarantees visitors a very special experience..
Getting to Socotra Island
right now is possible to fly through Cairo with Yemenia Airline to Suyun and then fly to Socotra with Yemenia airlines .
Note currently one airline company operate to/from Socotra per weekYemenia airline every Wednesday to/from Socotra ( Route: Cairo – Socotra-Cairo ) stopover Suyun , but passengers stay in the plane..
Visa Matters |
Yemeni visa regulations have been changed several times and obtaining entry visa upon arrival was canceled in February 2010.It is necessary for non-Yemeni passport holders to obtain an entry visa to go to Yemen whether the trip is for tourism or business. |
· Therefore, you must get your entry visa in advance at the Yemeni embassy or consulate in your home country. The procedure however is not complicated and almost any nationality should be able to get an entry visa You only need an Invitation Letter from travel/tourism company who is organizing the trip. Normally, the visitor is given one month residence permit. |
For your convenience Socotra Tours is able to issue visas for its clients in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yemen. Just send us the colorful copy of your passport by email.The issuing process will require about 5 – 7 days to be completed. Once the entry visa is issuing and ready, Socotra Tours will email you an electronic copy of the original visa. The original copy will be handed to you by our visa sponsor upon your arrival and he will assist you at immigration office at the airport.
When To Go To Socotra
Climate is an important consideration, and this depends on you and your particular interests.
Time to Visit Socotra |
October to December. This is the best tourism season and suitable for nature enthusiasts. At this time of year the island puts on a fresh green coat after the monsoon and the climate is generally mild with the chance of an odd shower January to March. This is also a good time to visit as the weather is not too hot yet and the sea is crystalline |
March to May. During these months the temperatures usually rise above 37 degrees C but the sea at this time of the year is very calm and visibility is excellent. This is the best time of the year for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving around Socotra island and for relaxing on the white sandy beaches |
We recommend that you avoid the monsoon season from June until September when strong winds sweep the island. However, if you are a surfing enthusiast, visiting in July or August could be fun, when the wind is gathering |
Kindly contact us to discuss your ideas and we will provide our expertise to make your holiday efficient and a rich in memories experience