Experience the archipelago

Experiences

Swim with turtles, climb an active volcano, smell ylang-ylang at dawn: choose what makes your heart beat faster.

View the photo full size: A green turtle escorted by a pilot fish in the lagoon
The mongoose lemur, found on Anjouan and Mohéli (illustrative photo)

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Nature & wildlife

Coelacanths, giant fruit bats, lemurs, turtles and whales: the archipelago is home to unique biodiversity, often found nowhere else.

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Itsandra beach, a few minutes north of Moroni

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Beaches & lagoons

White sand or black volcanic sand, secret coves, deserted islets and a turquoise lagoon: each island has its own way of loving the sea.

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A green turtle escorted by a pilot fish in the lagoon

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Diving & the ocean

Coral passes, volcanic drop-offs, humpback whales and turtles: the archipelago's seabed is among the best preserved in the Indian Ocean.

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The peak of Mount Choungui seen from the north

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Hiking & volcanoes

From the giant crater of Karthala to the peak of Choungui, by way of the cloud forests of Anjouan: the archipelago is a playground for walkers.

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Stone steps in the medina of Mutsamudu

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Medinas & heritage

Stroll through the medinas, visit ancient mosques, citadels and museums: a journey through a thousand years of Swahili history.

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Ylang-ylang plantation near a distillery on Nosy Be (Madagascar): illustrative photo

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The perfume route

Ylang-ylang, vanilla, cloves: discover the “perfume islands”, from the plantations to the traditional stills.

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KomoriThe Islands of the Moon
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