Day 1: Arrive Moroni — Swahili Sultanate Heritage
Arrive at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport. Transfer to Moroni. Afternoon walking tour of the old town: the 15th-century Friday Mosque, the Volo Volo Market with its spice traders, and the National Museum showcasing Comorian history. Sunset at the corniche. Welcome dinner featuring authentic Comorian cuisine — lobster in vanilla sauce and cassava-leaf mataba. Overnight Moroni.
Day 2: Karthala Volcano & Coastal Gems
Early departure for Mount Karthala. Choose between a half-day trek on the lower forested slopes or a full-day summit attempt to the vast 3km-wide crater. Afternoon return via the scenic east coast, stopping at pristine beaches and fishing villages. Relax at Chomoni Beach with its golden sand and calm waters. Overnight Moroni.
Day 3: Iconi, Lac Niamawi & Northern Coast
Morning drive south to Iconi to explore the dramatic ruins of the 18th-century Sultan’s Palace. Continue to the Trou du Prophète blowhole — a natural wonder where waves force water through a lava tube, creating spectacular plumes. Afternoon visit to Lac Niamawi (Salt Lake), a volcanic crater lake where local women harvest salt using methods unchanged for centuries. Drive through vanilla and clove plantations to Mitsamiouli for coastal views. Overnight Moroni.
Day 4: Spice Market & Departure
Morning visit to a vanilla cooperative to see how the world’s second-most expensive spice is grown and cured. Final exploration of Moroni’s artisan market for ylang-ylang oil, handwoven baskets, and Comorian vanilla. Transfer to the airport for departure.
