Local + international
Traveling Socotra
The most comfortable way to camp Socotra — luxury tents, Starlink and a sustainability award.
★ 4.9 · 41 TripAdvisor reviews · ★ 4.2 (5) on Google
At a glance
| Type | Local + international |
|---|---|
| TripAdvisor | ★ 4.9 (41 reviews) |
| ★ 4.2 (5 reviews) | |
| Price | $$$ Premium · from ~$2,200 |
| Group size | Group or private (≈6 typical) |
| Guide languages | English |
| Payment | Card / online |
| Accommodation | Camping, luxury tent or yurt; Starlink |
| Visa / flights | Visa arranged · flights arranged |
Overview
Traveling Socotra is a partnership between Socotran co-founder Ali Yahya and Belgian/German travel photographers Johan and Tim, with booking led by the responsive Ellemieke. It holds a 4.9 average across 40-plus TripAdvisor reviews and pitches itself at the premium, comfortable end of the market.
It is the operator to choose if comfort matters. Alongside standard camping you can upgrade to a genuine luxury tent (queen-sized air bed) or even a yurt, with Starlink in the field and campsites that don't move every single day. The photographer founders run drone-photography workshops and can arrange drone permits, and the whole trip can be paid securely online by card. It is also an award-winning sustainability operator with an active plastic-collection initiative.
What stands out
A real luxury option
Upgrade to a spacious luxury tent with a queen air mattress, or a yurt — comfort no other operator matches.
Pay securely by card
The whole trip can be booked and paid online by card, with clear, transparent pricing.
Drone & photography
Photographer founders run drone-photo workshops and arrange the hard-to-get drone permits.
Award-winning sustainability
A recognised sustainable operator with an active plastic-collection initiative guests can join.
Comfort-first logistics
Camps don't move every day, so there is room to unpack and relax.
Who it's best for
- ✓Travelers who want comfort and a true luxury-tent option
- ✓Photographers and content creators (drones welcome)
- ✓Older travelers who want comfort with their adventure
- ✓Anyone who prefers to pay securely by card
What's included
- •Socotra e-visa and return flight arranged
- •Transport, all meals and camping (luxury tent/yurt upgrades)
- •Starlink in the field; drone permits on request
- •Secure online card payment
The team
Socotran co-founder Ali Yahya with photographers Johan and Tim, booking lead Ellemieke, and an on-island crew of around ten.
Traveling Socotra — FAQs
- Is there really a luxury option?
- Yes — you can upgrade from standard camping to a spacious luxury tent with a queen-sized air mattress, or a yurt. It is the most comfortable operator on the island.
- Can I pay by card?
- Yes — the whole trip can be booked and paid online by card, which many travelers find reassuring.
- Can I fly a drone?
- Yes — the photographer founders run drone-photography workshops and can arrange the permits, which are otherwise hard to obtain.
- Is it sustainable?
- It is an award-winning sustainable operator with an active beach plastic-collection initiative that guests are invited to join.
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