The Comoros Islands, scattered off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, is not your typical destination spot. The people are Muslim, with a heavy Swahili influence, and the culture is rather traditional. Meaning that there’s no alcohol and dress is modest. Its odd nickname, Cloud Coup-Coup, comes from its history of over 20 coups since gaining independence in 1975.
Day 01 Arrive Moroni
Arrival at Moroni, Meet assist and transfer to hotel. Start of Comoros birding Services. Full day birding. Afternoon excursion at Iconi for egrets, kingfishers and other sea birds at Marabou Lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Moroni
After Breakfast, Proceed to Full day excursion to Mount Karthala. Overnight camping on the mountain at famous Karthala Scops owl, Comoro bulbul, Karthala white eye, Comoro cukoo shrike etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Moroni
After Breakfast, Proceed to the way down, Humblot’s flycatcher , Grand Comoro Paradise Flycatcher, Karthala Thrush, Comoros.Afternoon excursion to Chongodunda to discover grand Comoro Drongo, Comoro sunbirds, Comoro Cuckoo roller, Grand Comoro Green Sunbird. Comoro blue pigeon and Comoro Fodi, Grand Comoro Humblot’s Sunbird, Comoro Olive pigeon, Cape Turtle Dove, Comoro Tambourine dove. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Moroni – Moheli island (By Flight)
After Breakfast Proceed to Arrive in Moheli and transfer to hotel. Excursion to Miringoni to see the very famous Moheli green pigeon and Moheli brush warbler and Thrush. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Moheli island
After Breakfast Proceed to Drive to Ziroundani for birds’ camp to look for Moheli Green Sunbird, Moheli blue Vagan and Moheli scops Owls. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Moheli—Anjouan island (By Flight)
After Breakfast Proceed to Anjouan island. Afternoon/evening excursion to Dzialandze to look for Anjouan Scops Owls. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Anjouan island
After Breakfast Proceed Discover a variety of indigenous birds, Anjouan cuckoo roller, Anjouan sunbirds, Pale Paradise Flycatcher etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Anjouan island – Mayotte (By Flight)
After Breakfast Proceed to Mayotte. Welcome and transfer to Relais Forestier, a very special birding lodge. Here you can see all endemic birds easily around the lodge without guide, that include the evening Mayotte Scops owls singing around the lodge. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Mayotte
After Breakfast Proceed to full day birding around this rich natural location. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Mayotte – Moroni (By Flight)
After Breakfast Proceed to Moroni. half-day birding on Moroni. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Depart Moroni
Departure transfer to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Moroni | 04 | Itsandra Beach Hotel |
| Moheli island | 02 | Laka Lodge |
| Anjouan island | 02 | Al Amal hotel |
| Mayotte | 02 | Le Relais Forestier |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- Air Ticket for Moroni – Moheli island, Moheli—Anjouan island, Anjouan island – Mayotte and Mayotte to Moroni.
- All taxes
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- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.