Anjouan · Historic town
Mutsamudu
A citadel watching over the harbour, a stepped medina and sultans' palaces: Mutsamudu is one of the finest Swahili towns of the Indian Ocean.
Anjouan · Hiking
Lake Dzialandzé and Mount Ntingui
In the heart of Anjouan's mountains, a crater lake surrounded by cloud forest, on the flanks of the island's highest point.
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Lake Dzialandzé
Perched at an altitude of about 900 m, Lake Dzialandzé fills an ancient crater carpeted with forest. The atmosphere is often misty, almost mystical. The access path, starting from the highland villages, climbs through food crops, clove trees and tree ferns.
Towards Mount Ntingui
Experienced walkers can continue to Mount Ntingui, the highest point of Anjouan at 1,595 m. The climb is demanding and requires a guide, but the view over the whole island, and sometimes over Mohéli and Mayotte, rewards the effort.
Protecting Anjouan's springs
The forests in the centre of the island feed the rivers that water the whole island. Several reforestation and protection programmes, including Mount Ntingui National Park, aim to halt deforestation. Stay on the trails and rely on local guides.
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