Socotra

In the morning we set off on boats along the coast. Dolphins will accompany us to Shuab beach – white sand, cliffs, and silence. Lunch – seafood, rice, and vegetables prepared by the local team. In the evening we stay at the campsite on the beach and watch the starry sky.

Moving to the Diksam plateau. We walk among dragon trees, meet nomads, and descend into the Fermin canyon, where we swim in natural pools. Lunch – fresh fish and vegetables. Dinner and a night in a campsite among dragon trees.

We are heading to the southern beaches of Omka and Zahaak – white and red dunes, the noisy ocean, and a complete sense of freedom. Then we head to the Degub cave, where we encounter coolness and unusually shaped stones. Lunch and rest on the shore. Dinner and a night at the campsite by the ocean.

Through the Farho gorge with palm oases and dark green trees, we reach Kelesekhan – cascades of fresh water where we swim and relax. We have lunch in the Kariya oasis: fish, rice, salads, and flatbreads over the fire. After that, we head to Archer – giant sand dunes by the ocean. Dinner and overnight stay on the beach under the sound of the surf.

Early rise and dawn on the Arhera dunes. After breakfast, we set off on a hike to the Hawk Cave – 2.5 km into the mountain, with stalactites, stalagmites, and ancient inscriptions. Lunch – local dishes prepared by our team. After lunch, we go to Ras Erisal – the meeting point of the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, visit a village, and get to know the locals. Dinner and a night on the Arhera beach.

After breakfast, we head to the Khomkhil National Park – a botanical garden under the open sky with dragon and frankincense trees. We conclude our walk with a swim in a natural pool overlooking the northern coast. Next, we proceed to the Karia oasis, where we have lunch and swim. After that – the Dikhambri marine reserve with corals and tropical fish. Dinner and a night on the Delisha beach.

In the morning, we have our last breakfast on the island. Then transfer to the airport and flight home. After a week of bright adventures and impressions, we carry with us memories of a place that exists nowhere else.