last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to see in Mayotte
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Location
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Mayotte has no sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Petite-Terre
- Dzaoudzi :
- Pamandzi :
Natural Heritage
- Moya :
Grande-Terre
- Koungou :
- Sada :
Natural Heritage
- N'Gouja :
Worth a look / Other
Bouéni Bay
★★ A large bay on the southwest coast of Grande-Terre, featuring mangroves and several sandy beaches.
Soulou Waterfall
★★ A small waterfall by the beach on the northwest coast of Grande-Terre.
Chissioua Mbouzi
★★ This small uninhabited islet between Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre is a classified nature reserve. Many lemurs live there permanently.
The S Pass
★★ A fissure in the coral barrier off Mayotte that shelters an impressive marine fauna. The archipelago’s top diving spot, with the…
Lake Dziani
★★ A pretty volcanic lake in the north of Petite-Terre. You can hike around it.
Mount Bénara
★★ The highest point in Mayotte (Grande-Terre) at 660 m, and a hiking destination.
Mount Choungui
★★ South of Grande-Terre, its summit of nearly 600 m can be reached on a hike.
Moya (Mayotte)
★★ This is the only beach on Petite Terre. Turtles also come here to lay their eggs.
N'Gouja
★★ Located at the southern tip, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Mayotte and also one of the busiest. You can see turtles here.
Saziley Marine Park
★★ This lagoon at the far south-east of Grande-Terre is home to rich marine life, including turtles, dolphins, and whales slightly further…
Crab Boulevard
★ This is the name given to the long artificial dyke that connects Dzaoudzi to the rest of Petite-Terre.
Dzaoudzi
★ This is the larger of the two municipalities that make up Petite-Terre. It's where the ferry to Mamoudzou departs from.
Koungou
★ The second-largest urban area in the department, it is a few kilometres north of Mamoudzou.
Mamoudzou
★ It is the capital of Mayotte, where services and businesses are concentrated in a blend of traditions and modernity.
Mount Combani
★ It’s a large "hill" in the centre of Mayotte that you can climb to the summit on a hike.
Mount Mtsapéré
★ Located above Mamoudzou, this is a "classic" walking excursion in Mayotte.
Pamandzi
★ This is the locality where the only airport in Mayotte is located.
Sada
★ It is the main town on the west coast. Nearby, in the village of Jimawéni, you can visit the Vanilla and Ylang-Ylang Ecomuseum.