What to pack for Socotra ?

 

  • Refillable water bottle
  • Flashlight, Headlamp, light backpack
  • Additional camera battery, power adapter, high-capacity Powerbank, charging cables, or battery-powered fan
  • Dry bag, for a boat trip
  • Organic soap, shampoo and sunscreen, lip balm
  • Trekking sandals or walking shoes, flip flops, sandals
  • 100% biodegradable wet wipes, lotion and lip balm, toothbrush and toothpaste, personal hygiene products
  • Insect repellents
  • Swimwear, hats, socks and underwear
  • Light jacket, pants, dress
  • T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts
  • Painkillers, antidiarrhea medicine, personal first aid kit
  • The mobile network works sporadically, if you need to be connected with family, friends or work, it is possible to buy an Etisalat SIM card in the UAE, but be prepared for a very slow connection and that there are places where there is no coverage.


** Please note : especially for women in public places ( Hadiboh, villages and airports ), we ask for respectful clothing, loose dresses that cover the knees and shoulders.