In-depth country guide
Old harbors, volcanic islands and a slower Indian Ocean journey.
A country worth knowing
Explore Moroni’s harbor and the northern coast of Grande Comore, follow Anjouan’s old towns, then give Mohéli time for its coastal landscapes and conservation stories. This guide focuses on Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, the three islands administered by the Union of the Comoros. Inter-island travel needs flexibility, not a tightly packed checklist.
Grande Comore · Ngazidja
An independent walking film introduces Moroni at street level. It is a portrait of the capital, with the other islands explored in the guides below.
Explore MoroniWatch the introduction ↗
02Grande Comore · Northern coast
A northern town and coastal day with room for the sea and a slower lunch.
Explore Mitsamiouli
03Anjouan · Ndzuani
A harbor town of old lanes, stone steps and hillside perspectives.
Explore Mutsamudu04Mohéli · Mwali
Mangroves, offshore islands and a coastal base for looking closely.
Explore Nioumachoua
05Mohéli · Turtle conservation
A conservation story best experienced quietly, on the community’s terms.
Explore Itsamia
06Anjouan · Eastern coast
An old sultanate town with living streets and an Indian Ocean story.
Explore DomoniFind your starting point
Orientation outline from Natural Earth. Not a route or access map.
Reviewed 11 November 2026. Pacing and base suggestions are ATA editorial choices. Accommodation links are direct enquiry points, not inspected-property endorsements or claims of ATA membership. Confirm current services, access and terms. Photographs are credited beside the images and may show earlier conditions.
Nioumachoua islands, Fatima771 · CC BY 3.0 · Display crop.
Mitsamiouli coast, Radosław Botev · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop.
Mutsamudu, Peioma · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display crop.
Beach on Mohéli, island landscape, alKomor.com · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Display crop.
Domoni, Haryamouji · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display crop.
