Halahalele
Indian Ocean · Mozambique Channel

Discover the Comoros, one island at a time

Places to visit, curated tours, local events and deals — everything you need to plan your trip, and the companion app for when you're there.

An archipelago born of volcanoes, suspended above the ocean

From space, four points of life emerge from turquoise waters — each with its own soul, landscapes, and legends.

Ngazidja · Ndzuani · Mwali · Mayotte

Four islands, four faces of a single archipelago. Keep scrolling to discover them, one by one.

01 · The big island

Grande Comore

Ngazidja

Dominated by Mount Karthala, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, this island shapes the archipelago between black lava fields and pale sand beaches.

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Mount Karthala

2,361 m high, a 3 km-wide caldera — the climb to the summit offers one of the most spectacular views in the Indian Ocean.

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Moroni & the Medina

The capital and its old town: coral-stone alleys, the 15th-century Friday Mosque, and a historic harbor facing the lagoon.

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Beaches of contrast

Volcanic black sand at Chomoni, white sand at Itsandra — two moods just a few kilometers apart.

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Volo-Volo Market

Spices, fabrics and the scents of Comorian cooking fill Moroni's bustling market — the place to try mkatré wa sinia, the traditional Comorian rice cake.

02 · The scented island

Anjouan

Ndzuani

Mountainous and lush, Anjouan is scented with ylang-ylang — the precious flower harvested here for the world's finest perfumes.

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The ylang-ylang route

Visit traditional stills where flowers are distilled at dawn to extract a rare essence, used even in Chanel No. 5.

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Mutsamudu

A fortified old town with narrow lanes, crowned by an 18th-century citadel overlooking the harbor.

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Dindri waterfall

A waterfall tucked into the rainforest, reached via a hike through clove and vanilla plantations.

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Mount Ntringui

The island's highest point at 1,595 m, amid primary forests and villages perched in absolute calm.

03 · The wild sanctuary

Mohéli

Mwali

The smallest and most unspoiled of the four islands, entirely devoted to nature — forests, islets, and protected marine wildlife.

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Mohéli Marine Park

The Indian Ocean's first protected marine park: green sea turtles, dolphins, and humpback whales visible from July to September.

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Nioumachoua islets

A string of uninhabited islets with crystal-clear waters, reached by traditional sailing canoe.

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Mongoose lemurs

Mohéli's forest is home to the mongoose lemur, introduced centuries ago from Madagascar — best spotted at dusk.

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Fishing villages

Nioumachoua and Itsamia, shaped by artisanal fishing and nighttime turtle-nesting watches.

04 · The great lagoon

Mayotte

Maore · French overseas department

Ringed by one of the largest lagoons in the world, Mayotte offers a double coral barrier reef and exceptional marine life.

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The great lagoon

Nearly 1,500 km² of waters protected by a double barrier reef — snorkel with turtles, manta rays, and dolphins.

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Underwater volcano

Discovered offshore in 2018, one of the largest known active underwater volcanoes — a geological wonder.

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Bangas & markets

Colorful traditional houses and Mamoudzou's covered market, blending Creole flavors and Mahoran craft.

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Sable Blanc islet

A pristine sandbank at the heart of the lagoon, reachable by boat — the archipelago's postcard image.

Much more than a guide

Once you're on the ground, the Halahalele app becomes your full travel companion.

Mdahoma, your AI guide

A conversational assistant available anytime in the app, who knows the Comoros inside out (places, culture, food, formalities) and replies in your own language.

An itinerary built around you

Tell it what you're after (beach, culture, food, nature...) and your pace (relaxed, balanced, intense): the app generates a personalized trip planner just for you.

Travel with others

Propose or join a group outing tied to an activity or tour from the catalogue, split the cost, and meet other travelers on the ground.

Play while you discover

Puzzle, quiz, memory, anagrams, charades and chronicles: six mini-games built around Comorian culture, with a leaderboard and rewards.

Offline navigation

A map with real-time GPS guidance (heading, distance, ETA) and enriched listings for every place — even without an internet connection.