Mayotte · Marine nature park
The lagoon of Mayotte
More than 1,000 km² of turquoise water ringed by a coral barrier reef: the lagoon of Mayotte is one of the largest enclosed lagoons on the planet.
Experience
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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Diving in the Comoros
Around Grande Comore, volcanic drop-offs plunge quickly into the blue and attract pelagic wildlife. On Mohéli, the national park offers little-visited coral gardens. In Mayotte, the lagoon and its passes, including the famous S-shaped pass (passe en S), offer dives for all levels.
Whale season
Every year, from July to October, humpback whales come to the warm waters of the archipelago to mate and give birth. Breaches, fin slaps and underwater songs: watching them from a boat is an intensely moving experience. Choose an operator that follows the approach rules (distance, reduced speed, limited time).
Snorkelling
No need to be a diver: a mask and snorkel are enough to discover corals, parrotfish, clownfish and turtles at N'Gouja, Maloudja or around the islets of Nioumachoua.
Diving responsibly
- Touch nothing, take nothing: shells and corals are protected.
- Control your buoyancy so as not to damage the reefs.
- Choose approved centres that check their equipment and give safety briefings.
- Allow 24 hours between your last dive and a flight.
Where to enjoy this experience?
Mohéli · Protected area
Mohéli National Park
Deserted islets, mangroves, seagrass beds and reefs: the first marine park in the Comoros is a model of community-led conservation.
Mayotte · Snorkelling
N'Gouja beach
Swimming over the seagrass beds alongside green turtles: at N'Gouja, the encounter happens a few strokes from the shore.
Grande Comore · Beaches
Mitsamiouli and the north
White sand, turquoise water and volcanic curiosities: the north of Grande Comore has the island's most beautiful beaches.
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