Mohéli · Wildlife
Itsamia, the turtle beach
Every night, green turtles come to lay their eggs on the beaches of Itsamia. A rare spectacle, supervised by the village eco-guides.
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.
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A park managed with the villages
Created in the early 2000s, the Mohéli marine park has become a national park protecting a large part of the island's south coast. What makes it special: the neighbouring villages take part in its management, define fishing zones and train eco-guides. Your visit contributes directly to this conservation economy.
The Nioumachoua islets
From the village of Nioumachoua, boats reach in about twenty minutes the islets that close off the bay. Snorkelling over coral gardens, a picnic of grilled fish on the sand and swimming in water of rare clarity: the day goes by too fast. The nearby mangrove, a nursery for many fish, can be explored at high tide.
Whales and dolphins
From July to October, humpback whales come up from the far south to breed in the warm waters of the archipelago. Boat trips from Nioumachoua or Fomboni make it possible to watch them, as well as several species of dolphin present all year round.
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