Lake Dziani (Crater Dziani)
Region: Petite-Terre Island
Nature
Emerald-colored crater lake. Spectacular views from the surrounding trail
Tourism in Mayotte
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
N'Gouja Beach (Plage de N'Gouja)
Region: Southwest coast
Nature
Popular white sand beach where you can swim with sea turtles
Saziley Marine Reserve
Region: Southeastern Grande-Terre
Nature
Peninsula and lagoon where mangroves and baobabs intermingle
Mount Benara
Region: Central highlands
Nature
Elevation 660m. Tropical cloud forest trekking available
Passe en S
Region: Western lagoon
Diving spot
S-shaped channel where sharks and manta rays roam
Mayotte Eco Museum
Region: Mamoudzou
Culture
Introduces the island's history, ethnic culture, and marine ecology
Tsingoni Natural Reserve
Region: Northwest
Nature
A remote area where limestone pinnacles and tropical forests intermix
Old Town of Dzaoudzi
Region: Former capital Dzaoudzi
Historic townscape
Colonial-era architecture and port town atmosphere
Mohamed Moussa Mosque
Region: Mamoudzou
Religious facility
Main mosque identifiable by its white minaret
Ylang-Ylang Distillery Tour
Region: Central highlands plantation
Experience
Tour the extraction process of perfume ingredients and sample aromatic oils
Suggested itineraries
Relaxing Weekend Lagoon Experience
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Sea turtle observation at N'Gouja Beach, Lake Dziani trekking, Local street food
A standard course centered on the southwest coast for short-term visitors
Mayotte Cross-Island Nature Road
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Mount Benara summit, Saziley Peninsula sea kayaking, Mamoudzou market tour, Ylang-ylang plantation
A balanced active plan of mountains, sea, and culture
Diver's Paradise - Complete Atoll Conquest
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Daily diving at Passe en S, Bioluminescent plankton observation, Sea turtle hatching tour
One-week stay popular with advanced divers and underwater photographers
Travel tips
- Direct flights from France are limited; typically via Reunion or Paris
- Voltage is 230V 50Hz; French-style outlets required
- Rainy season (November to April) requires squall and cyclone precautions
- Rental cars drive on the right; roads are mountainous and narrow
- Many natural reserves in the lagoon; hunting and gathering prohibited
- Tap water is not potable. Use bottled water
- Note dress code when visiting mosques
- Shops are mostly closed on Sundays. Shop on Saturday morning
- Smartphone service may not be covered by French mainland carrier roaming
- European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not apply. Travel insurance required
- Price negotiation is common in markets but should be conducted gently
- Removing coral or shells is subject to fines