Socotra is considered an excellent destination for trekking and hiking. There are some well-known trekking trails on the island of Socotra but some trekking/hiking routes require using camels to carry our camping equipment. Camels are used rather than donkeys because they can carry heavier load and the rugged terrain is more suitable for them. Hagghier mountains include many trekking trails for people with different levels of walking experience. Depending on the time of your visit, Socotra Unique Tours will provide you with all the necessary feedback to pick up the ideal trekking route such as wadis with natural water pools after the monsoon season or climbing the highest mountain Skand to cool down in the hottest part of the year.
In Socotra, there are no marked trekking trails. Only Guides from local villages are hired to lead you to paths visible only to them through charming landscapes. The fees for such guiding services go to the guide’s village to support the whole community. Most of the services provided by local villagers are based on the benefit sharing principle.
You can choose various treks depending on your condition and trekking experience. Socotra Unique Tours offers 2 day, 3 day and 5 day trekking options. The best time for hiking in Hagghier Mountains is from December to February.
Here are some great routes in Socotra for Trekking/Hiking:
Daneghan – Skand – Firmihin – Dirhur Canyon (3 days) with camels
Daneghan-Skand-Dirhur Canyon-Aomak (5 days)with camels
Dixam-Skand-Firmihin (2 days)with camels
Trekking routes included in the classic 7 day Socotra tour:
- Raqalah-Wadi Shifa-Homhil
- Hoq cave