Socotra Step by Step: A Modern Hiking Guide to an Ancient Island (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798296162045)

Discover the Lost World of Socotra-One Trail at a Time.
Tucked away in the Arabian Sea, Socotra Island is a land unlike any other-a surreal realm of dragon blood trees, prehistoric plants, limestone plateaus, and coastal cliffs untouched by time. Socotra Step by Step is your definitive companion to trekking this UNESCO-protected Eden, offering a richly detailed, modern hiking guide to the island's wild terrain and timeless wonders.
Whether you're tracing the shadow of ancient shepherd paths, navigating wadis that echo with solitude, or camping under alien starry skies, this book equips you with everything you need to walk in awe and awareness. With first-person narratives, local insights, seasonal tips, elevation profiles, and ethical guidance, this is more than a trail guide-it's a bridge between adventure and cultural respect.
Perfect for solo hikers, curious naturalists, and photographers seeking untold beauty, this guidebook opens the door to one of the world's last great hiking frontiers.

Author: Mary M. Slessor
ISBN-13: 9798296162045
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2025
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d