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21/04/2025

SOCOTRA AGENCIES. THE TRUTH HOW IT WORKS. Part 4: Types and difference. Final post.

2 GROUP : ILLEGAL - NON LICENSED persons
pretending to be an agency.

That often happens with tour guides who speak well English, worked with groups several times, so they decide to ready to launch their own business.
Enough to make a logo, create instagram account, simple website and tell the world, it is a new agency. Though it is not true.
They propose low price as they have nothing to pay behind.
What is really terrible - they often push their services to clients being still on the tour with the agency they work for.
We hope this practice will be punished by the law soon.

GUIDES CANT OPERATE AS AN AGENCY OFFICIALLY.
No responsibility, no ethics, no visa service, no own equipment. Savage business.
They deal with third parts to provide visa, another - to help with kitchen, third person - with tents. What quality of service to expect here?

3 GROUP : RESELLERS

Resellers from all over the world. They can have official structure, travel agency license or work independently with their name (Instagram account, celebrity).

They collaborate with local agencies and sell their tours more expensive, but don’t think they are just making money for nothing, they do their big part of work : chose the reliable partner, plan the trip, promotion and advertising, deal with customers, form the group according to spoken language, interest and age, assure all the payments, bring something special in their tours, provide tour leaders and photographers, etc
Without these agencies there is a chance you would still not know that Socotra exists.

Next post I will explain how to chose your agency.

📸Thanks to our amazing friend

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22/01/2025

Axinia + Ahmed = Amur Teibe
Motto : “EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE with Amur Teibe Agency”

AXINIA
When I came to Socotra first time, I got so much in love with place and people! So decided to stay and create an agency!
Travelling is my passion (more than 60 countries and counting) as well as organization of trips, events and expositions on top level. I was living last 20 years in France, and got used to provide high-end journeys for very special clients all over the world. This experience is precious.
I met Ahmed, understood, how brilliant he is, and proposed him to become my business partner.
In some years in turn, he proposed to me.
So we got married. Now we are life partners as well.

AHMED
Pure Socotri, born and raised on this beautiful island.
For the last 25 years, Ahmed worked in tourism and helped to develop several companies before creating his own very special one, considering all his experience.
Ahmed never stops before he achieves the goal – best result.
He has a huge heart, quick mind, his charm, kindness and sincere will to help people are well known to all Socotra.
He proves by his whole life that “EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE.”

TOGETHER we made something really special, not reproducing but creating.
Our revolutionary new concept agency Amur Teibe was born in 2022.

What is so particular about Amur Teibe?

-Trendsetting Local Agency
-High Standard Service
-Customer Focus
-Constant Innovation - No Limit for Perfection
-Travel with Sense - Care for nature and people, our charity programs development, eco-tours, dragon tree conservation.
-Cultural Immersion - guests interact with locals

By booking with Amur Teibe, you directly participate in making Socotra a better place while enjoying an unforgettable journey.

Mutual respect of local peolpe and guests is decisive, as we love to create cultural connections and emotional bounds.
So you come as a guest, leave as a friend, or even more - like a part of big Amur Teibe Family.

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21/01/2025

🌍AMUR TEIBE SOCOTRA TRAVEL PACKAGES 🌴

We propose several packages to suit different travel styles and demands.
WiFi optional service is available during the whole trip.

YOU WILL
- swim in the most beautiful and clean ocean with many kilometers of white beaches
- ride among incredible rocks in the sea with dolphins, and perhaps, meet a whale shark
- admire sunrise from the height of a snow-white
kilometer long dune
- hug endemic red-blooded dragon trees and walk in the world’s only dragon forest
- believe yourself in Jurassic Park and wait for a dinosaur
- do sand boarding in desert and paddle board in the the sea
-chase bioluminescent plankton
-meet and have fun with locals, as well as the Caveman and lagoon inhabitants
-do cliff jumping to the clearest emerald canyon waters
-take photos of the ocean while swimming in natural sweet water pond on the mountain edge
-take hundreds of photos of funny shaped bottle trees
And much more …

What’s INCLUDED in All Packages :
-One week of exploration, adventure, and discovery on Socotra (8D/7N) in best available 4/4 vehicles with A/C - all activities and fees according to the program are included, no hidden expenses.
-Accommodation in high-quality tents, that are set up for you every time, best camp equipment, including food, beach and lounge zones, showers and toilets.
-Fresh, healthy local food, prepared by a chef 3 times a day, and some surprises.
-Exceptional service and guidance throughout your journey from all our team (manager, drivers, guide, chef, set-up group, helpers)
-The final night spent in the best available hotel on the island (optional).

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17/01/2025

🌍 Plan Your Dream Trip to Socotra with Care🌴

🐚 Are you ready to explore the breathtaking beauty of Socotra?
Here are some traveler’s tips!

⏰ Book in Advance
⚠️ Beware of Unlicensed Agencies
Not all agencies operate legally or provide the services they promise.
✅ Book with a Licensed and Reliable Local Agency

✨At Amur Teibe, we specialize in:
- Delivering top-quality service and guarantee best equipment, team, itinerary and experience.
- We are licensed agency with deep local expertise from one side and high level European service standards from the other.
- We don’t just create travel experiences—we create opportunities to give back. While traveling with us, you become part of a mission to help Socotra’s people and protect its unique nature.

⏰ Why to Book in Advance?
Demand for Socotra flights and tours is higher than ever, so tickets sell out very quickly. Planning in advance guarantees your spot and saves you from deception.
We recommend to book 9-6 month in advance, see why:
- For the travelers from whole world there is space only for 100-130 passengers on the flight.
- Direct charter Abu Dhabi-Socotra goes only 2 times a week.
- Only 8 months of touristic season from October to May makes the task even harder.

✅ Why to Book with a Licensed and Reliable Local Agency?
Choosing the right agency is key to ensuring a smooth and unforgettable trip:
- Full service, starting with clear explanation, providing checklist, plane tickets reservation, visa applications, and a quality tour that covers everything you need.
- Fair and transparent pricing - no overpaying or hidden costs.
- A hassle-free experience, leaving you to focus on the adventure while the experts handle the details.

🚀 Secure your trip today by reserving your spot early!

📩 Message us now for schedules, packages, and assistance with planning your dream Socotra adventure.

SOCOTRA BY AMUR TEIBE

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29/11/2024

Meet Ahmed Al Hamed, the owner of Amur Teibe Socotra travel agency.
Ahmed is 100% Socotri coming from well-known and highly respected family, previously close to Sultan. In Socotra we say “tribe” for “family”.

He started working in tourism 20 years ago, developed itineraries, helped to create and grow up other local agencies before creating his own.
His capacity to deal with local team, guests, manage all kind of situations is simply brilliant.
In Occidental world Ahmed could be top manager of huge corporation.
Often he is called like mediator to deal conflict situations.
His smile and love for people dissolve all the problems.

Fortunately, he is here, in Socotra. And he is doing everything to make this island better and peolpe happier.
When our guests are happy, it is his best recompense.
At the same time Ahmed takes care of local families in need, buying food, water tanks and sponsoring necessary things like clothes and shoes for kids.

Ahmed comes from nature, loves nature and cares. He created the conservation of dragon baby trees by building strong fence in protected area.
Every time Ahmed leads the team to clean up the nature around and surveys to leave the camp without any waste behind.

If you want to meet the most kindhearted and caring person, come to Socotra with Amur, and meet Ahmed !

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08/11/2024

Marco Polo and Socotra. Part 3 : Facts and Myths - Conclusion.

The Legacy of Marco Polo’s Visit:
Although Marco Polo’s account of Socotra is brief, it contributed to the island’s aura of mystique in the medieval European imagination. His references to Christian inhabitants practicing magic combined two potent themes:

-the familiar religious beliefs of Christianity
-the exotic allure of magical practices.

This blending of the known and the unknown encapsulates much of what Marco Polo’s broader writings did for the world—opening up minds to the wonders and curiosities of lands beyond Europe’s borders.

Over time, Socotra continued to maintain its semi-mythical status. Later explorers and writers would add their own observations, but Marco Polo’s brief mention of the island helped establish it as a place of wonder in the imagination of Europeans for centuries. The image of Socotra as a land of strange creatures, magical winds, and mysterious peoples continued to color Western perceptions of the island, adding to its appeal as a place both real and fantastical.

Conclusion:
Though Marco Polo’s mention of Socotra is short, it helped to immortalize the island in the annals of history. His description highlights both the strategic significance and the mystical reputation Socotra held for centuries. From controlling winds to strange Christian practices, Polo’s account contributed to the long-standing perception of Socotra as a place where the familiar and the mysterious intertwined. Whether or not he fully believed the stories he was told, his writings ensured that Socotra would continue to fascinate and mystify people for generations to come.

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06/11/2024

Marco Polo and Socotra. Part 2 : History, Dragons and Frankincense

The Historical Context:
Socotra, an isolated island in the Arabian Sea, had long fascinated travelers and traders.
It was a critical stop for ancient sea routes, connecting India, the Arabian Peninsula, and Africa.
By the time Marco Polo visited the East, Socotra had already garnered a reputation for its strange and unique environment.
Its landscape, dotted with peculiar plant species like the dragon’s blood tree, made it seem almost otherworldly to outsiders.
Additionally, Socotra was known for its residents maritime skills, valuable natural resources such as aloe, frankincense, and the mystical practices associated with its people.

Socotra’s Mysterious Plants :
Marco Polo would have been captivated by Socotra’s unique flora and fauna, which he might have seen or heard about during his journey.
The dragon’s blood tree, native to Socotra, produces a deep red sap once believed to have magical and healing properties.
This sap was valuable in both trade and traditional medicine, used as a dye, medicine, and even an alchemical ingredient.

Frankincense, a precious resin derived from trees in the Boswellia family, has been highly valued for centuries for its aromatic qualities and medicinal properties.
In Socotra, 7 types of frankincense trees thrive on the island’s rugged terrain, producing resin that has been traded since ancient times.
During the era of Marco Polo, frankincense was a coveted commodity, exchanged across vast trade routes connecting the Arabian Peninsula, Asia, and beyond. Merchants transported it alongside spices and silk, and it held a prized role in religious ceremonies, perfumes, and traditional healing practices.

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05/11/2024

Marco Polo and Socotra. Part 1 : Christians and Magic.

Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant and explorer, famously traveled through Asia in the 13th century, recounting his experiences in his book “The Travels of Marco Polo.”
In his detailed descriptions of distant lands, Marco Polo briefly mentions the island of Socotra, adding to the island’s already mysterious reputation.

One of the most captivating details in Marco Polo’s description is his claim that the islanders practiced a form of magic. According to his account, they could control the winds, an ability they used to protect themselves and influence trade. Polo was told that these magicians would summon winds to sink ships of those who sought to harm them or challenge their control of the sea. Although Marco Polo was skeptical of such claims, he faithfully recorded them as part of his broader fascination with the exotic beliefs and customs he encountered.

In his writings, Marco Polo offers a brief yet intriguing description of Socotra. He states that the island was inhabited by Christians, specifically Nestorian Christians, a sect that had spread along trade routes deep into the East. Polo noted the island’s religious significance and the fact that the islanders were skilled sailors, frequently setting sail for the mainland and nearby territories.

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03/10/2024

🌿✨ The majestic bottle trees of Socotra stand tall, their curves and strength embodying the harmony of nature’s beauty.
Sometimes they grow literally from nothing, from a solid rock.
Just like the elegance of these trees, the beauty of a woman is timeless—rooted in resilience, grace, and the power to inspire. 🌸🌳

In both, we find a story of growth, strength, and delicate wonder.
Nature and women share an unspoken bond, a reflection of life’s perfect balance between fragility and power.
Let us celebrate the beauty around us, in nature and within ourselves. 🌍💫

Want to experience this breathtaking island for yourself?
Join one of our exclusive travel packages to Socotra and witness its untouched beauty up close!

🌿✈️ Send us a message today for more info and book your adventure!

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29/09/2024

“Khotra” is a traditional headscarf worn by men on the island of Socotra, known for its unique biodiversity, culture, language and traditions. Khotra is a significant part of the island’s cultural identity.

It is more than just a headscarf—it’s a blend of utility, tradition, and cultural pride for the people of Socotra, playing an essential role in daily life and ceremonial contexts alike.

Khotra is typically made from cotton or a cotton blend, making it lightweight and suitable for the island’s hot and dry climate. It often features simple, but colorful patterns or stripes, and is usually worn in bright colors.
The patterns and colors may vary depending on the region and social status of the wearer.

Khotra protects against the sun, dust, and wind. In addition to its functional role, it is also a symbol of tradition and cultural identity, worn by men during everyday activities and special occasions.

Some men feel uncomfortable, as if they were missing a part of outfit, in case they don’t wear something on their head.

Though Khotra is supposed to be only for men, all our guests like to try to wear it, even ladies.

The Khotra is wrapped around the head in various ways, depending on preference and occasion. It can be worn loosely or tightly wrapped, with parts of the scarf often draped over the shoulders or neck for additional protection from the elements.

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26/09/2024

🌿 Socotra Chameleon: Nature at its Finest 🦎 🌿

On the mysterious island of Socotra lives one of the most unique creatures — the Socotra Chameleon (Chamaeleo monachus). This small master of camouflage not only blends perfectly into its surroundings but also symbolizes the island’s incredible biodiversity. 🌍

🧐 Curious fact - local kids are not scared of chameleons, they keep them as pets on the trees in their natural habitat and bring on the sticks to show tourists when they pass by the village in exchange of couple of dollars.
But! The adults like 30-40 years old are very scared, they believe chameleon can come and pick your eye with its tongue. On the 2 photo you can see how Ahmed is aware, no trust to chameleon even after long explanations that the eyes will stay on their place 👀 😕

😅It is very funny to observe how adult drivers are running away from their cars in escape mode if you approach with a chameleon. 🤣

Chameleons inhabit the dry forests and shrublands of Socotra, using their amazing ability to change color for communication, protection, and adaptation. Their flexible tail, strong limbs, and independently moving eyes help them skillfully navigate among the branches. 🌿

Being a protected species due to its uniqueness and limited habitat, the Socotra Chameleon is a true natural treasure of the island! 💚

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17/09/2024

Escape to Socotra with your Family! ✨

Imagine an island where time slows down, where the only notifications are the songs of birds and the crash of waves.
🌊 Welcome to Socotra – the ultimate digital detox for you and your kids!

🌿 Disconnect to Reconnect 🌿
In a world filled with screens, this is your chance to unplug and truly be together.
No distractions, just pure family time—camping under the stars, exploring breathtaking landscapes, and embarking on adventures that will bring you closer than ever.

🏕 Unforgettable Family Adventures 🏞
From unique camping experiences to discovering the surreal beauty of Socotra’s landscapes, every moment is a chance to bond. Let your children’s imagination run wild as they explore nature’s wonders with you by their side.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Strengthen the Family Bond ❤️
Away from the hustle and bustle, you’ll share laughter, excitement, and joy like never before. Whether it’s hiking through the Dragon’s Blood Trees 🌳 or splashing in turquoise waters, each adventure tightens the connection between parents and kids.

🌟 Make memories that will last a lifetime. 🌟
Experience the beauty of being fully present in the moment—together. In totally safe environment, that learns to be happy with less routine comfort, but warm comfort of your souls.

Ready to embark on this life-changing journey? Pack your bags and get ready for an adventure the whole family will cherish forever. 🧳🌍

DM us to reserve your lifetime family trip.

📸 family of ,
We had amazing time together, dear friends!

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30/08/2024

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🎁 **Why Socotra?**
- Experience rare and exotic wildlife 🦎
- Walk along otherworldly landscapes 🌵
- Dive into crystal-clear waters 🐠

Perfect for adventurers, nature lovers, and those seeking the road less traveled. 🌿 Gift them the journey they’ll never forget.

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17/08/2024

This morning we had an interesting talk with Chat-GPT.
Apparently it highly recommends to travel to Socotra and is quite jealous that I am there often.

What is says about your feed?

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04/08/2024

🌍 Discover Socotra Island 🌍

✨ Safe & Spectacular ✨

📍 Explore the untouched beauty of Socotra, a hidden gem in the Arabian Sea! From its unique dragon blood trees to pristine beaches, this island offers landscapes like no other. 🌳🏝️

🔒 Safety First: Socotra is safe for travelers, offering a peaceful escape into nature’s wonders.

📸 Capture the incredible shots, meet the warm locals, and immerse yourself in an adventure of a lifetime.

✈️ Ready to explore?
We will help to plan your trip to Socotra now!

Contact us in bio

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20/06/2024

SOCOTRA IS WILD BUT IT WILL NOT LAST LONG

When you come to Socotra, you feel first in a very isolated place. Thought the island is not so far. Just 2 hours away from Abu Dhabi by plane.

Then when you start your road trip with us, in some places you feel yourself in an inhabited island lost in the ocean, in other places - you travel back in time.

Lagoons, long isolated beaches, white sand dunes and desert, mountains, canyons, incredible plants and unique dragon tree forest.

All those treasures look so wild. But civilization is coming with huge steps.. in some years Socotra will change drastically, like Maldives did.

The treasure that is not changing- is Socotri people. So kind, so happy with little and ready to give you the least they have if you just respect them.

Now it is your turn to discover Socotra!

Reserve your trip in bio.

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20/05/2024

Travel with idea. From Socotra with love.

Those unique handmade bracelets from nature stones, created in Kenya Maasai village, wait for you in Socotra.

In collaboration with our amazing friend and her foundation we have created a special collection of souvenirs.
Those bracelets are made by Maasai mothers in Kenya specially for Amur Teibe Socotra.

Our first order was 100 bracelets. With this sum the foundation will feed 200 kids during 1 month!

When you purchase one bracelet, you help all the community.
All the founds go directly to people to buy food, clothes and shoes for kids.
The part of benefit goes to Socotra community as well, to the families in need.

Amur Teibe is not only a travel agency. It is a new concept of traveling with a sense, with idea.
Our guests contribute to noble acts, helping people and nature.
It is never late to start to do something good for this world. And every gesture counts.

Giving hand will never stay empty.

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16/04/2024

Kids Fun in Socotra

So many things to do here with children!
Look:
1- enjoy white sand entertainments and ocean on the beach, in animals company. Advice - hug the goat.
2- have quality family time with no gadgets in the impressive sceneries. Advice - hug your parents.
3- make a boat trip to the lost lonely beach admiring landscapes on the way, there you can run on the sand faster than the wind
4- chase the dolphins, if you have chance to see them, learn from them how to jump off the water.
5- discover nature protection concept and participate by visiting, this is so important for your future and all the planet to learn to preserve the nature .
6- learn how to drive the drone, this is really fun

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