Day 1: Monday, October 9, 2023
Departure from Slovenia and flight Ljubljana - Istanbul - Abu Dhabi.
Day 2: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
In the morning flight from Abu Dhabi to Socotra. After completing all formalities at the airport, drive to Wadi Ayhaft where you will explore the gorge, swim in a natural pool and get in touch with the unusual flora and fauna of the island for the first time. In the late afternoon drive to Dihamri beach. Camping.
Day 3: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
After breakfast you will go snorkeling to the most beautiful coral reefs of Socotra. You will be able to observe many species of fish, corals, starfish and other marine organisms. For less enthusiastic swimmers, there is the possibility to explore the beach and its surroundings with many interesting plant and animal species. After lunch, we will leave Dihamri beach and head to Homhil Plateau, which is considered a true botanical garden. We will learn about frankincense boswellia, bottle tree, tree cucumber, aloe and many other endemic species, revealing their adaptations to the particular conditions to which they have adapted in a long evolutionary development. We walk from the plateau to the natural pool that offers a view of the Arabian Sea. A perfect idyll before dinner and camping on Homhil Plateau.
Day 4: Thursday, October 12, 2023
After breakfast, we drive to Wadi Denaghen, which stretches south of the capital Hadibo. There camels and their guides are waiting for us. We load all the luggage and equipment on the camels and walk from Wadi Denaghen to the Haghier Mountains, the highest elevation of the island (about 1500 m above sea level), where we will be rewarded with a beautiful landscape with many endemic species of plants and animals and the traditional architecture of the locals.
Walking: 6-7 hours.
Day 5: Friday, October 13, 2023
On the second day of the trek, we begin with a descent between the highest peaks of the mountain range to Wadi Da'asqalah and continue our journey to Wadi Daahzhz. This area is known for its extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna and the most beautiful views of Socotra. The rest of the day we will swim in the wadi and explore the surrounding area.
Walking: 6 hours.
Day 6: Saturday, October 14, 2023
After breakfast we will continue our hike to Wadi Daerh, where we will be accompanied by many endemic plants and birds, as well as green pastures where nomadic shepherds graze their cattle. Along the way we will be rewarded with magnificent views of the picturesque landscape with unusual rock formations. At the end of Wadi Daerhu, vehicles will be waiting for us to take us to Fermhin Plateau, where we will set up camp under the dragon trees.
Walking: 3-5 hours.
Day 7: Sunday, October 15, 2023
After breakfast, we walk through the forest of dragon trees, then we drive to the Dixam Plateau and from there to the northwest of the island, stopping first at the village of Ghubba to see the cenotes and ancient salt pans there. From there we continue our journey towards Qalansiya and the nearby Detwah Lagoon, where we can enjoy the beautiful scenery, explore the lagoon with its many water birds and sea crabs, or climb the mountain above the lagoon. Camping at Detwah Lagoon.
Day 8: Monday, October 16, 2023
In the morning boat trip to the beach of Schuab. With luck, we will be accompanied on the way by dolphins and many species of birds that nest or feed on marine organisms in this part of the island. Along Schuab beach there are still remnants of mangroves to which we will hike, and then we will have some time for swimming before returning. The afternoon is free to explore and swim at Detwah Lagoon. Overnight stay at Detwah Lagoon.
Day 9: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
After breakfast drive to Hadibo, time to shop local products, then drive to the airport, flight Socotra - Abu Dhabi.
Day 10: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Flight Abu Dhabi – Istanbul – Ljubljana.
Each participant will receive a brochure with a presentation of the nature of Socotra and the most common plant and animal species in Slovenian.
Guiding: Janja Benedik and a local guide.
The author of the program: © Janja Benedik, 2023.
The organizer and provider of the program: © naTOURa, Janja Benedik s. p., 2023.
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