10 Oct 2026
Twin share
£2,940pp
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Escorted tour
Comoros Wildlife Expedition: Grande Comore & Mohéli – 9 Days
Snorkelling, dolphins and nesting turtles in Mohéli's marine park, giant fruit bats in the rainforest and the volcanic landscapes of Grande Comore.
9 days
From £2,795
Tour overview
This 9-day small-group expedition explores the Comoros, a little-visited volcanic archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique, known for its marine life, rainforest and scent of ylang-ylang. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with an experienced leader and local representative throughout. You travel by private vehicle, boat and two inter-island ferries. Tourism infrastructure is limited, so accommodation is the best available: three nights in hotels on Grande Comore, four nights in a beachfront lodge on Mohéli and one night in simple community-run beach bungalows at Itsamia with shared facilities. All breakfasts, seven lunches and six dinners are included, with arrival and departure transfers.
Grande Comore, the largest island, is dominated by the active volcano of Karthala. Your guide shares local myths about its jagged lava landscapes, including the Dos du Dragon, the crater lake of Lac Salé, the Miraculous Mosque and the Trou du Prophète, and you visit a ylang-ylang farm to see how the perfume oil is produced.
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A ferry takes you to Mohéli, the smallest and wildest island, whose waters were declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2020. You spend four nights at a beachfront lodge, island-hopping and snorkelling in the marine park, with a barbecue lunch on the uninhabited island of Ouenefou, and heading out to look for spinner and spotted dolphins. From mid-July to October, humpback whales come to breed in these warm, shallow waters. A forest hike leads to Livingstone's flying foxes, among the largest bats in the world and found only here and on Anjouan. Evenings are spent on the beach, listening to the waves.
At Itsamia, a park eco-guard explains the village's role in protecting the green turtles, more than 20,000 of which nest on its beaches each year, and you may see them come ashore at night. Back on Grande Comore, you share lunch at a local home and visit Iconi, the ancient capital of the sultans.
The physical rating is medium, with forest hikes and boat trips. This trip suits wildlife lovers and adventurous travellers who are happy with simple facilities in exchange for a genuinely unspoilt destination.
Trip highlights
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The volcanic landscapes of Grande Comore (Day 2)
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Island-hopping and snorkelling in Mohéli Marine Park (Day 4)
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Dolphin watching, and humpback whales from July to October (Day 5)
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Livingstone's flying foxes in the rainforest (Day 6)
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Nesting green turtles at Itsamia (Day 7)
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Lunch in a local home and the sultans' town of Iconi (Day 8)
Your route
5 stops from Moroni to Itsamia
- Moroni Days 1–2 & 8
- Lac Salé Day 2
- Trou du Prophète Day 2
- Moheli (beachfront lodge) Days 3–6
- Itsamia Day 7
Why choose this tour
One of the world's least-visited countries, with a leader who handles the logistics. Marine life, rainforest and turtles in a single short trip.
Best suited to
- Wildlife lovers and snorkellers
- Adventurous travellers ticking off new countries
- Return visitors to Madagascar or East Africa
- Anyone happy with simple accommodation
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Moroni, Comoros to Moroni, Comoros
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Day 1 · Moroni Arrive in Moroni
Transfer to your hotel on Grande Comore for a welcome meeting at 6pm.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Dos du Dragon, Lac Salé, Trou du Prophète Volcanic Grande Comore
Explore the island's volcanic north, hearing local myths about its lava formations, crater lake and Miraculous Mosque.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Mohéli Ferry to Mohéli
Take the ferry to Mohéli and drive through rainforest to your beachfront lodge.
- Hotel
- Beachfront lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Magnougni Island, Ouenefou Island Mohéli Marine Park
Island-hop and snorkel in the marine park, with a barbecue lunch on uninhabited Ouenefou Island.
- Hotel
- Beachfront lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Mohéli Dolphins and whales
Head out by boat to look for spinner and spotted dolphins, and humpback whales from July to October.
- Hotel
- Beachfront lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Mohéli rainforest Giant fruit bats
Hike into the rainforest to see Livingstone's flying foxes, with a wingspan of up to 1.4 metres.
- Hotel
- Beachfront lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Itsamia Itsamia turtles
Learn about the village's turtle conservation work and watch for green turtles nesting at night.
- Hotel
- Community beach bungalows (shared facilities)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Iconi, Moroni Back to Grande Comore
Ferry back to Grande Comore for lunch in a local home and a visit to the old sultans' capital of Iconi.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Moroni Trip ends in Moroni
The trip ends after breakfast, with a departure transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Moroni, Grande Comore (2 nights) Hotel
- Mohéli (4 nights) Beachfront lodge
- Itsamia (1 night) Community beach bungalows (shared facilities)
- Moroni, Grande Comore (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 3 nights in hotels, 4 nights in a beachfront lodge and 1 night in community beach bungalows
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
- Transport private vehicles, boats and two inter-island ferries
- Activities a ylang-ylang farm visit, village walks, snorkelling and island-hopping in Mohéli Marine Park, dolphin watching, a forest hike and a turtle conservation talk
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Leader and local representative throughout
Not included
- Flights to Moroni
- Comoros visa (issued on arrival)
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury hotels — accommodation is the best available but simple
- You want a beach-resort holiday — this is an active trip
- You want guaranteed whale sightings — whales visit from July to October only
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Comoros
Departures & prices
From £2,795 per person, twin share, tour only. 6 upcoming departures.
14 Nov 2026
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£2,795pp
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£2,920pp
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11 Sep 2027
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£2,920pp
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09 Oct 2027
Twin share
£2,920pp
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06 Nov 2027
Twin share
£2,920pp
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Where are the Comoros?
In the Indian Ocean between northern Madagascar and Mozambique. Flights usually connect via Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Dubai.
What is the accommodation like?
The best available, but simpler than in more developed destinations. One night at Itsamia is in community bungalows with shared facilities.
When can I see whales?
Humpback whales visit from mid-July to October. Dolphins are seen year-round, and turtles nest throughout the year.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors can get a visa on arrival. Check the latest FCDO advice before you travel.
What languages are spoken?
Comorian, French and Arabic. Your leader translates where needed.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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