Adventure and Nature The "Adventure & Nature" An Out-of-This-World Experience – Pure Magic!
I returned from 10 days in Socotra and am still in awe. The landscapes are truly alien; seeing the Dragon’s Blood Trees at sunset in the Firmihin Forest was a life-changing moment. We spent our days hiking through dramatic wadis, swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Detwah Lagoon, and climbing the massive white sand dunes at Arher.
Highlights: Incredible biodiversity (37% of plants are endemic!) and the sheer feeling of being "off-the-grid".
If you love raw nature and don't mind a bit of dust, this is a must-do.
Seamless Logistics and Incredible Hospitality by Planning a trip to Socotra can be daunting, but TravelingSocotra handled everything—from the Yemeni visa to the flight from Abu Dhabi.
Team from.Ellemieke who helps with all concerns during process of reservation .
Special shoutout to our cook and driver who prepared fresh fish and local dishes daily at our campsites. Even without permanent hotels, the "deluxe" tent setup with mattresses made our wild camping experience surprisingly comfortable
The trip to Socotra was one of the best holiday ever for both of us
Klaus and Ian

Traveling Socotra was the right choice! First of all, Socotra is a beautiful island and definitely worth a visit. Don't expect to have it all for yourself though, there are plenty of tourists these days. If you decide to go, I highly recommend booking with Traveling Socotra. Our crew was simply amazing, so friendly and funny, they did everything to make this trip perfect. The food was excellent, lots of fresh fish, three great meals a day plus snack (fritters with local honey, our favourite).

We were a small group (3) which I was very happy about, seeing some of the other large groups queueing to take pictures at view points. Two things really stood out for me: First, the camp sites. Our first site (Detwah) was part of a large camp site, but we were at the very end, quite far from the others, so it still felt very private. The other two sites were just exclusive for us. We did visit a large site in the forest (on our way to/from seeing the sunrise) where most groups were staying, all very close to each other, and I felt very lucky that we weren't staying there. Second, the itinerary / timing of our trip. Even though all groups seem to follow pretty much the same itinerary, our tour leader worked it out in such a way that we still had many places for ourselves. For example the natural pool in the white canyon, we got there as everyone else was leaving and we were the only ones there. Or the Hoq cave, we got there before (most) other groups.

Stunning Adventure to Socotra I’ve just returned from an unforgettable one-week drone photography workshop in Socotra, and it was an extraordinary experience. From start to finish, it felt more like a once-in-a-lifetime expedition than a conventional workshop.
There were six participants in total, and I was the only one who hadn’t previously attended a drone workshop with Johan. Despite this, I was warmly welcomed into the group. The week was spent moving between four stunning luxury campsites: two days at each of three incredible locations, and one magical night camping in the heart of the Dragon Blood Tree forest. Each camp was beautifully run and set in breathtaking surroundings.
The local crew were outstanding—fantastic cooks, endlessly cheerful camp teams, and highly skilled 4x4 drivers who made every journey both safe and fun. Their warmth and humour added hugely to the experience.
Johan made the trip a real adventure. Beyond flying drones, we hiked dramatic landscapes, swam in hidden canyons, took a boat trip to a pristine beache with crystal-clear azure water, saw dolphins in the wild, climbed sand dunes for sunrise, and snorkelled in a protected marine reserve among giant fish.
The inspiration, access, and sheer scale of the experience made us appreciate that Socotra is unlike anywhere else on Earth, and this trip was simply phenomenal.

Fabulous adventure in Socotra ! A fabulous experience. I had the opportunity to travel with Travelling Socotra in Nov 2025 and it was amazing. From the reception to the last farewells, they provided us with everything they could to make our experience as smooth as possible. The luxury camp was very comfortable. The food was top notch and the chef would even try to accommodate my preference for spicy food ! The whole team worked hard to look after us and did a great job. Special shoutout to Ahmed our guide and to the drivers who were such fun. I’d recommend Travelling Socotra to whoever wants to visit Socotra for an adventure in the future ️

Incredible Tour and Staff! I had an absolutely amazing time on this tour!! Our guide Saad was extremely knowledgeable about the area, its history, and the timing of visiting all of the locations! We were the first group to visit each of the locations which made it particularly amazing for photography! Our driver Honey was very safe and knew the island like the back of his hand!! The entire staff was amazing and the food was wonderful every step of the way!! I couldn’t recommend this tour enough and we truly had such a spectacular time!!

Nothing short of Amazing! My experience was one that i truly enjoyed. There is no getting around seeing the ills of the island, however you also experience the warmth of the people and the islands natural beauty. It is truly easy to be in Socotra and appreciate life and how to make the best of it. The week flew by and our host Traveling Socotra saw to our desires in a timely fashion. Since i have not been or sought out other companies, it would not be fair to compare. With that said, this is where and who you should choose to guide you through your Socotra experience!

Great way to experience Socotra! This was such a great way to see Socotra. When I heard we had to camp I didn’t know what to expect but let me tell you we had it good! This was luxury camping. We’d show up and our tent would be set up. Our food would be ready to eat. Our luggage would be in our tents. It was so easy.

Even though I travel a lot, I often feel sick when travel from food, but the I felt great the entire time.

Our guides were helpful in helping us make sure we were at the locations that we were most excited about. Overall, just a very exciting and beautiful experience.

Tranquil, off the grid experience The whole experience, from researching the possibility to go to Socotra up to the last day on the island was amazing. The booking experience was so easy, the team from Traveling Socotra did everything, I just had to show up. The cost of the trip is worth every cent I paid for this trip. The attention to detail and to make the experience memorable is something I have to commend our tourguide Mr. Saad on and also my friendly and very attentive driver Mr Baher, and every single member of the team for their friendliness and role in making the trip memorable.
As a group we were playing traditional Socotri games to pass time at the camp in the evening that was so much fun.
The chef and his team ensured we eat fresh food every day. The fish was freshly caught and well prepared every meal.
I loved that the group was small, we were only 6 in the group.
I loved the tranquility of the island, and the break from screen time. I deliberately opted not to be connected.

Traveling Socotra - November 2025 My wife and I visited Socotra for a week in November 2025, using Traveling Socotra to organize the trip. We compared other travel agencies before choosing Traveling Socotra, and we definitely made a great decision. Everything about the experience with them was superb. Our main contact was Ellemieke. She could not have been more prompt or helpful throughout the entire booking process. She quickly answered the many questions. She made all arrangements for us, including the Yemeni visa and the humanitarian flight from Abu Dhabi to Socotra. Everything went exactly as planned. Thank you Ellemieke and team!!

The actual time on Socotra was amazing. We selected the deluxe tent package which included an inflatable mattress, very welcomed after full days spent hiking and swimming. Our local guide, driver and chef were incredibly friendly and welcoming to us. We spent most evenings with them in the "kitchen", learning how they prepared the food while also being introduced to their local singing and dancing.

Socotra itself is incredibly beautiful and diverse. Our campsites varied from being on gorgeous beaches, in the desert sand dunes and in the mountains in the Dragon Blood tree forests.