Comoros Safari Tours & Holidays

Comoros officially known as the Union of Comoros is a little-known archipelago that consists of a group of volcanic islands at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel of the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and the southeast African mainland, about 290 km off the eastern coast of Africa. The islands from northwest to southeast include Grande Comore, Mohéli Anjouan, and Mayotte, Mayotte Geographically part of the Comoros archipelago, is claimed by Comoros but is administered by France.

Sometimes referred to as the ‘perfumed islands’ due to the fragrant plant life, Comoros was an important trading post for Arab, Persian, African, and European traders from the 15th century onwards. In the 19th century three of the islands were annexed by the French, hence their names – Grande Comore, Mohéli, and Anjouan – while their Comorian language names are given in parentheses. In 1975 they gained independence, though Mayotte, the fourth island, remained a French territory.

Created through volcanic activity over the ages, Comoros is a nature lover’s paradise. From stunning coral reefs that offer exquisite diving experiences to uninterrupted white sandy beaches, dense forests, and active volcanoes. That said, Comoros does not have a well-developed tourist industry. Less than 3,000 tourists pass through the archipelago each year as visitors looking for an island experience in the region instead choose destinations such as Reunion, Mauritius, Seychelles, or Madagascar.