Journal
Field notes from the island
Dispatches, guides and reflections from our expeditions across Socotra — for the traveller who wants to arrive already curious
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How to Get to Socotra: A Complete Travel Guide
Plan your journey to Socotra — coordinate flights with your expedition dates, prepare the required travel documents and understand what happens when you arrive
October 2026
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Socotra Trip Cost: What’s Included and What to Budget For
Plan your Socotra trip budget: explore what our 8-day expedition includes and the separate costs of flights, visas and optional hotel accommodation
October 2026
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Camping in Socotra: Inside Our 8-Day Island Expedition
Explore our 8-day Socotra camping expedition, with hiking, nights at camp, tents, bedding and bathroom facilities explained before you book
October 2026
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Planning Your Socotra Expedition: What to Arrange Before You Travel
From choosing your departure to coordinating flights and preparing for camping — the practical steps to plan your 8-day Socotra expedition
August 2026
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Why Socotra Is Different: Nature, Landscapes & Adventure
Discover Socotra’s Dragon Blood Trees, coastal dunes and mountain landscapes, and how our 8-day hiking and camping expedition explores the island
August 2026
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Socotra’s Dragon’s Blood Trees: The Story Behind the Red Resin
Discover Socotra’s iconic Dragon Blood Trees, their umbrella-shaped crowns and red resin, and how to visit them responsibly during your expedition
August 2026
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Among Socotra’s Dragon’s Blood Trees
Discover one of Socotra’s defining landscapes: dragon’s blood trees, their umbrella-shaped canopies and the experience of exploring with a local guide
March 2026
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Zahek Dunes Before Sunset
Explore Zahek’s sand dunes before sunset, when the changing light reveals the shapes and textures of the landscape
February 2026
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Exploring Detwah Lagoon in Socotra
Explore Detwah Lagoon in Socotra, with coastal views, photography and practical advice for walks and water activities based on conditions and guide advice
January 2026
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Evenings in Socotra’s Highlands
After a day of exploring, evenings in the highlands offer time to rest, share the day’s experiences and enjoy life at camp
December 2025
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Along Socotra’s Northern Coast
Discover the coast as part of your Socotra experience, with journeys and stops offering different perspectives on the island and its sea views
November 2025
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Best Time to Visit Socotra: Our October–May Expedition Season
Plan your Socotra hiking and camping trip during our October–early May expedition season, with departure dates and practical advice for choosing your visit
October 2025