Do no forget:
- To be well prepared for outdoor activities which will constitute most of your stay on Socotra.
- Shoes or trekking sandals suitable for walking on stones.
- Comfortable clothes made of functional materials that absorbs the humidity and dry quickly. Sometimes you need change often.
- Jumper, wind-cheater and thick socks if you plan to camp overnight in the mountains.
- That even if provided, you might prefer your own equipment for snorkelling and a spare T-shirt to avoid sunburns on your back while swimming.
- For women who want to swim in the sea or in the pool, instead of bikini, bring baggy t-shirt and pair of leggings to cover legs. It is not compulsory but you will feel better not get long stares.
- That thin sleeping bag for overnights on the coast: modern tents, mattresses, blankets and pillows are provided at different eco-camping sites.
- To bring repellent for mosquitoes on the sunset.
- Wet wipes or similar tissues for personal hygiene when water will not be available.
- A torch and batteries, that will be very handy on camping overnight and when visiting caves
- To keep in mind that even if sometimes hidden by clouds, the sun is strong and that you will need hat and sun protection lotion.
- Bringing enough cash since ATM on the island and credit cards are not reliable, as sometimes electricity is off and bank can face technical problems.
- To ask permission before taking pictures of people, especially photographing women is a sensitive issue.
- To respect the local culture, and be aware that it is illegal to remove any life material from Socotra such as plant, seeds and insects and so on.
Power supply:
The electrical system encountered on Socotra and in Yemen is the so-called “British” type G, with 3 rectangular pins. Do not forget to bring the corresponding adapters to plug your devices.
Please Note:
Electricity is only available in Hadibo and in Delisha and Qalansiyha campsite, then mostly few hours in the evening. We strongly recommend you bring a car charger working on the cigarette lighter.
