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Comoros Discovery The Comoros islands are wrapped in a fragrant blend of ylang-ylang oil, Arabic aesthetics, African warmth and French chic. Not only this, but they have a colourful history of Sultans and soothsayers, plantation owners and eloping princesses. Following a visit by the Undiscovered Destinations team our Discovery tour now includes an extended stay at the excellent Laka Lodge. Located on the beautiful island of Mohéli we were very impressed with the Lodge's accommodation and the National Marine Park location. With comfortable beach front bungalows, good food and service and the most amazing of settings we know our clients will be equally impressed. Why not ask us about a tailormade itinerary, with a longer stay on Mohéli. Take a look at Jim's video below, taken while in the Comoros. Alternatively we can easily combine your trip to the Comoros with a stopover in Tanzania. Whether you fancy a few days to discover the Spice Island of Zanzibar, or for the perfect adventure, why not add in a safari. Just let us know what you have in mind and we will do the rest. Trip Rating: Traveller Itinerary Day 1 UK to Moroni, Grande Comore, via Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, arriving the next day Day 2 Moroni Airport to hotel transfer Overnight Hotel Le Moroni Day 3 Moroni Half day city tour, including a visit to the Arab Quarter (Old Town), bazaar, covered market and museum. Overnight Hotel Le Moroni Day 4 North West Grande Comore A full day tour of the north west of the island, including visits to Mitsaniouli village, a Ylang-Ylang plantation, Lac Salé (salt lake), Chomoni with its excellent beach, where you will take lunch before visiting a traditional Comorian house in M’beni. Overnight Hotel Le Moroni Day 5 Moroni to Mohéli Transfer hotel to airport Late morning departure to Mohéli reached by a scheduled 25-minute flight. Transfer airport to lodge Remainder of the day free to explore the island. Overnight Laka Lodge Day 6 Mohéli A full day to enjoy the island. We have not pre-arranged any sightseeing or activities as Mohéli is very easy to explore independently or optional excursions can be arranged directly with the lodge. Relax and enjoy the different pace of life and meet the friendly local people. If you are feeling a little more energetic, you can arrange a guided hike across the island on tracks of virgin rainforest. Alternatively you can cycle around the island, on virtually empty roads. Then of course there are the beaches. Two of the most beautiful are Sambadjou and Nioumachoua. You can also snorkel to discover the rich marine life or even go whale and dolphin watching. Finally at certain times of the year you may be lucky enough to see giant turtles lay their eggs at night on Itsamia beaches. Overnight Laka Lodge Day 7 Mohéli Another full day to simply relax and unwind or enjoy one of the optional excursions arranged by the lodge. Overnight Laka Lodge Day 8 Mohéli to Moroni Transfer airport to hotel Return to Moroni by mid-morning flight Transfer airport to the Hotel Royal Itsandra Although a few kilometres out of town we have chosen the Royal Itsandra for our second stay in Moroni because of its excellent private beach. Another chance to soak up the sun and swim in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. For those who have heard about the Comoros' fantastic diving, the island's only dive centre is located just minutes from the hotel. (Dives to be arranged locally). Overnight Hotel Royal Itsandra Day 9 Free day in Moroni or Mt Karthala climb Today you have the option of leaving for a climb to the summit of Mt Karthala. Although it is possible to do the climb in just one long day, we recommend that you camp at the summit in the crater itself and return the next day. The climb can be challenging and should only be attempted if you are reasonably fit. It will take about seven hours depending on your personal fitness. Although the slopes are normally blanketed in thick mist for much of the day, the summit and crater are frequently clear, rewarding you with the most spectacular of early morning sunrises. It should be noted that we only recommend attempting the climb during the dry season (between April and November). We can arrange for all camping equipment and supplies to be provided as well as a porter. For those not wishing to make the climb, you will have today and the next day to relax or perhaps enquire locally about the options to dive. Overnight Mt Karthala camping or Hotel Royal Itsandra Day 10 Moroni Your last day in the Comoros to either relax and unwind or take the opportunity to explore more of Grande Comore. Overnight Hotel Royal Itsandra Day 11 Moroni, Grande Comore to UK Hotel to airport transfer for lunch time departure to Dar es Salaam, and connecting via Nairobi to the UK, arriving the next day Top of page>> |
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