• What to pack for Socotra ?
  •  Relaxable, unformal, light cloths (remember this is a muslim country);
  • Trekking sandals or walking shoes, flip flops, sandals
  •  Sun glasses, sun lotion and head cover;
  •  You might prefer your own personal equipment for snorkelling and a spare T-shirt to avoid sunburns on your back while swimming
  • Swimwear, hats, socks and underwear Light jacket, pants
  • Jumper, wind-cheater and thick socks if you camp overnight on the mountains
  •  Thin sleeping bag for overnights on the coast: modern tents, mattresses, blankets and pillows are provided at different eco-camping sites.
  • Organic soap, shampoo and sunscreen, lip balm
  • Painkillers, antidiarrhea medicine, personal first aid kit
  •  Repellent for mosquitoes on the sunset.
  •  Wet wipes or similar tissues for personal hygiene when water will not be available.
  •  A torch will be very handy on overnight camping and when visiting caves
  • Take necessary precautions for passport and valuables.

1) You need cash since there are not AMT on the island and credit cards are not accepted

Power supply:

220V, 50Hz; plugs are generally the round two-pin type commonly used in Europe as well as the three-pin type found in the UK

Please Note:

f you’re looking to be well connected with decent WiFi and mobile reception and have regular electrical supply you should plan a trip elsewhere.

Mobile & Internet- There is 3G coverage in Socotra, though not in many places. Hadiboh will have the best coverage.

Electricity- Electrical supply in Socotra is irregular. Realistically only Hadiboh has a grid though outages are frequent. In other areas, solar panels and generators are common though there may or may not be sockets. If there are you’ll find Euro 2-pin and British 3-pin sockets. Ultimately plan to not have electricity during your stay. Bring your own solar panel and battery banks.

It is possible to charge electronics while in the car. Bring an adaptor for the car cigarette lighter.