Day
1: Hadibo, beach and sunset Welcome at |
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Day 2: Hiking around the Dragon Trees After
breakfast, we will go by 4x4 vehicle to
Dixsam plateau and Shebahon viewpoint. Dixsam, located in the mountains
in central Socotra, is famous for the endemic
Dragon Blood trees. For the Shebahon viewpoint, you will enjoy a
fabulous panorama on the Daerhu canyon. Then, we will go down (easy
walk) to the wadi (river) and get lunch near the fresh water.Swimming
is possible in the freshwater pools. At the end of the afternoon,
driving to the camping site in Dixsam.
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Day
3 Dunes and sea
After breakfast start hiking for 4-5 hour
from
the camp sit to Hagehar, in the South Coast of Socotra. This itinerary
maybe be also made by car. Lunch on the way. Arrive at Amek
beach, a beach with blue waters and bright white dunes of sand (on the
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Day 4: Qalansyia/Detwah lagoon After breakfast we drive from Amek
beach to
Qalansyia fishing village, very traditional. A few kilometers from
Qalansyia, we go to the protected area of
Detwah lagoon, probably the most famous landscape of Socotra. Swimming,
sleeping under the sun, climbing the dunes, bird-watching...
Dinner and camping overnight in Detwah lagoon. |
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Day 5: Going to Shu’ab beach with dolphins After breakfast at Detwah lagoon we take a boat ride from Qalansyia to Shu’ab. Many cormamorants and dolphins on the way. We arrive at Shu’ab after a one hour trip and we will have lunch. Free afternoon to swim, enjoy this pristine beach or discovering the near area. In late afternoon we take the boat ride back to Qalansyia. Line fishing may also be possible from the boat, if you want fish for dinner of course.We will then go back to Hadibo for dinner and overnight in hotel. |
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Day
6: Arher After having breakfast, we drive by vehicle to Arher beach on the north east coast, which is a meeting point of salty and fresh water, with huge dunes going down from top of mountains, up the turquoise sea. We will enjoy swimming and exploring this site. Fantastic view from the top of the dunes is possible if you are strong enough to climb! Dinner and overnight camping at Arher, near of freshwater river. |
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Day 7: Dihamri marine protected area |
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Day
8 : Departure from After an early breakfast, we will
drope to |
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