Waterfalls / Beaches / Mountains / Flora and Fauna / Medina / Ancient palaces / Culture and Gastronomy ….
The nickname of “Islands of perfumes” given to the archipelago makes most sense here in Ndzouani ( Anjouan), first essential oils producer of the archipelago. Vanilla, cloves, jasmine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and more intensively cultivated here.
In terms of scenery there are white sand beaches, tan or black sand ones, but also rivers and waterfalls. The vegetation is extremely lush.
Anjouan women are famous for their beauty routines, so do not hesitate if you are a woman to ask a few beauty tips to local women there. They will be delighted to introduce you to the use of Msindzano and other local beauty recipes.
Main towns:
- Mutsamudu: known for its citadel and charming small shopping streets. You could for example visit there a parade ground that still has old cannons pointing toward the sea.
- Domoni: second largest town of Anjouan, you will find the Mausoleum of President Ahmed Abdallah (father of the Comorian Independence).
- Bambao: where the Palace of the Sultan Abdallah III is located.
- Many other cities worth visiting depending on what you are looking for.
Must see:
Moya beach
Sombe beach
Rivers and Waterfalls
Mutsamudu old Citadel
City of Domoni
Jasmine cultures
Must do: Buy a Chiromani in one of the shopping streets, traditional colorfull fabric worn by women from Anjouan …
.. Many other hidden are waiting for you there, so do not hesitate to ask locals there to show you around! Our contacts on site will also be more than pleased to help you discover more depending on your interests.
Comoros archipelago 