Comoros Holidays
Highlights
- Moroni
- Grand Comore tour
- Anjouan
- Mohéli
- optional Mt Karthala climb
Overview
Moored in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique, this stunning archipelago is truly off the beaten path. Our Comoros holidays will help you explore the best that it has to offer, from stunning beaches to volcanic landscapes, to cities packed with history and culture.
Your tour kicks off on Grande Comore, the main island, where you’ll have time to explore the capital city of Moroni. It's a lively and enchanting place where medinas and markets rub shoulder with ancient sultans’ palaces – made all the more beguiling by the surrounding volcanic terrain.
You’ll transfer to the island of Anjouan next, often thought of as the most beautiful island in the archipelago, full of luscious mountain terrain, lakes, waterfalls and, of course, gorgeous coastline.
Then it’s on to the laid-back island of Mohéli, where days can be spent hiking in virgin rainforest, snorkelling in pristine waters, going whale and dolphin watching, and relaxing on beautiful beaches, which serve as turtle nesting sites at certain times of year. Returning to Moroni, there’s time to explore more of the town, or to hike to the summit of neighbouring Mt Karthala before your journey home.
- Day 1 - Arrive in Moroni,
Arrive in Moroni, capital of the Comoros Islands. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your long flight or explore the town. Overnight Retaj Moroni Hotel* (formally known as the Le Moroni Hotel) or similar. (*please note that the Retaj Moroni Hotel does not serve alcohol)
- Day 2 - Full Day Exploration of Grande Comore
Full day tour of Grande Comore with private car/driver and English speaking guide, including visits to Mitsaniouli village, a Ylang-Ylang plantation, Lac Salé (salt lake) and Chomoni with its excellent beach. Overnight Retaj Moroni Hotel* (formally known as the Le Moroni Hotel) or similar. (*please note that the Retaj Moroni Hotel does not serve alcohol). (BL)
- Day 3 - Anjouan
Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Anjouan. On arrival you will be met and taken on a guided tour of the island, widely accepted as the most beautiful of the three islands which make up the Union of the Comoros. Overnight Al Amal Hotel or similar. (BL)
- Day 4 - Anjouan
A day at leisure to simply relax or independently explore the island’s capital, Mutsamudu. Overnight Al Amal Hotel or similar. (B)
- Day 5 - Mohéli
Morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Mohéli. Depending on the airlines’ schedule a connection may be required in Moroni. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Laka Lodge, a small and intimate resort with its own beach. There are a number of optional excursions available including trips to some of the smaller islands nearby, and evening visits to watch turtles lay their eggs in the sand. Overnight Laka Lodge. (BLD)
- Day 6 - Mohéli
- Day 7 - Mohéli
Two days at leisure to enjoy this beautiful island. We have not pre-arranged any sightseeing or activities as Mohéli is very easy to explore independently or optional excursions can be arranged directly with the lodge. Relax and enjoy the different pace of life and meet the friendly local people. If you are feeling a little more energetic, you can arrange a guided hike across the island on tracks of virgin rainforest. Alternatively you can cycle around the island, on virtually empty roads. Then of course there are the beaches. Two of the most beautiful are Sambadjou and Nioumachoua. You can also snorkel to discover the rich marine life or even go whale and dolphin watching. Finally at certain times of the year you may be lucky enough to see giant turtles lay their eggs at night on Itsamia beaches. Overnight Laka Lodge. (BLD)
- Day 8 - Moroni
Return to Moroni with spare time to explore this charming town further. We stay at a resort a few kilometres out of town, with its own private beach. Another chance to soak up the sun and swim in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Overnight Golden Tulip Resort & Spa or similar. (B)
- Day 9 - Day at leisure in Moroni or Mt Karthala climb
Today you have the option of leaving Moroni for a climb to the summit of Mt Karthala (2,361m). Although it is possible to do the climb in just one long day, we recommend that you camp at the summit in the crater itself and return the next day. For those not wishing to make the climb, you will have today and the next day to relax or perhaps enquire locally about the options to dive. Overnight Golden Tulip Resort & Spa or similar / camping. (B – Hotel, BLD – camping)
- Day 10 - Moroni
Your last day in the Comoros to either relax and unwind or take the opportunity to explore more of Grande Comore. Overnight Golden Tulip Resort & Spa or similar. (B)
- Day 11 - Departure from Moroni
Day at leisure to either relax or explore further until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
- Tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal Expenses
- Airfare & Visa