Mayotte, the 101st French department is located between Africa and Madagascar, in the heart of the Mozambique Channel. We invite you to discover this territory with its circuit “Discoveries Mahoraises – Reunion”.
This island with African and Malagasy traditions will seduce you with its charm, its authenticity and simplicity, far from mass tourism. Come and discover the beauty of its bouénis with colorful salouvas. Sail on its lagoon to meet dolphins, turtles and whales (depending on theseason) ! Walk in the preserved bush with different flavors: Ylang-ylang, vanilla and other spices, it will not be uncommon to observe lemurs and large fruit bats among the coconut palms and baobabs.
Day 1:
When you arrive on the island, a member of our team will welcome you at the airport with a flower necklace per person. Crossing with the barge to access Grande Terre and its capital Mamoudzou then you will take the
road towards the Ololo hotel.
The Ololo hotel is a charming establishment, located on the south coast of the island of Mayotte in a haven of calm, facing the lagoon, protected by the coral reef, erected on a long sandy beach dominated by baobabs Entertainment from the hotel and its nautical base you can directly indulge in diving, snorkeling, canoeing, sea kayaking, strolling on the lagoon, exploring coral islets and white sands.
→ Night in Ololo BB
Day 2:
Breakfast in Ololo
Free day to explore at own leisure and costs:
Ideas:
First dive or kayak rental to go to the islet Bandrélé located opposite Sakouli beach, snorkeling.
OR
OPTION Hiking in Saziley with licensed guide (full day)
Discover the whole path bordered by century-old Baobabs with viewpoints and splendid panoramas over the lagoon, its coral reef and the islet of Sable Blanc…with its padzas (completely eroded sections of land) so characteristic of southern Maoré… This nature reserve is one of the sites very frequented by turtles for their eggs, so it does not will not be uncommon to see the traces of torture in the sand… Lunch and time to bathe. Return along the GR. (Good walker, about 12km)
OR
OPTION Ascent of Mount Choungi with certified guide (½ day)
Ascent of Mount Choungui, crossing a primary forest and 360° viewpoint 300 meters of elevation gain – 6km round trip.
OR
OPTION Autotour to discover key places in the south and center of Mayotte (points view, ylang plantation, vanilla plantation, botanical garden, stop at Musical Plage to see the oldest baobab on the island, etc) ½ day or full day
→ Night in Ololo BB
Day 3:
Breakfast in Ololo
Morning spent at leisure and then transfer. You will reach the green center of Grande Terre. Installation in your bungalow ventilated with bathroom at Le Relais Forestier gite. The cottage is located in the Mont Combani Forest Reserve at the viewpoints,remarkable on Petite Terre with bamboo and mango trees as far as the eye can see, it will not be rare to meet some lemurs or fruit bats.
→ Overnight half-board at the Relais Forestier HB
Day 4:
Breakfast at the Relais Forestier.
Hike of about 3 hours. After crossing the forest of cinnamon trees, you will reach Mont Combani with its primary forest in order to take advantage of its panoramic view of everything the interior of the island. Botanical initiation during the hike through the different species of the Mahoran bush. Transfer to Petite-Terre after lunch at Swimanga Lodge, a very charming. The owner Kala will be very caring.
→ Overnight at Swimanga Lodge HB
Day 5:
Breakfast at Swimanga Lodge.
Meet at the Ponton de Dzaoudzi at 8:15 a.m. for a Lagoon Safari day. On the program, snorkeling stop to discover the submarines and their wealth in natural pools or on the coral reefs, it is possible that the dolphins will come and have fun around you… If the tide allows it, you can enter the arm of a mangrove, in order to discover this mysterious world. Research of Marine mammals. Aperitif and lunch included, you will be back on dry land around 3:30 p.m.
→ Overnight at Swimanga Lodge HB
Day 6: Departure
Day spent at own leisure according to flight schedules.
Ideas:
ULM or helicopter in the morning if the flight is in the afternoon or evening.
OR
OPTION Hiking – ½ day to visit Petite-Terre, discovery of the lake of Petite-Terre alone. Lake Dziani is an ancient volcano whose crater is filled with emerald colored waters.
Transfer to the airport.
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