Mayotte Hiking & Lagoon Adventure – 7 Days / 6 Nights

Arrive at Dzaoudzi–Pamandzi International Airport and meet your local representative for your transfer to Mamoudzou. Settle into your hotel before enjoying a relaxed introduction to the island. Depending on your arrival time, take a stroll along the waterfront and explore the atmosphere of Mayotte’s capital. Enjoy dinner featuring local Mahoran flavours and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Overnight: Mamoudzou
Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, travel across to Petite-Terre for a day of exploration. Discover historic Dzaoudzi and continue toward the volcanic landscape surrounding Dziani Lake, a striking crater lake. Enjoy a scenic walk around the area before continuing to the coast for views across the Indian Ocean. Return to Mamoudzou in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Overnight: Mamoudzou
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Travel south after breakfast for the highlight of the land-based adventure: a guided hike up Mount Choungui, which rises to 594 metres. The ascent is steep and can involve scrambling over roots and rocky sections, so appropriate footwear, water and suitable fitness are important. At the summit, enjoy sweeping views across southern Mayotte, the lagoon, coastline and surrounding volcanic landscapes.

After descending, continue toward the southern coast and enjoy a well-earned afternoon at a nearby beach. The remainder of the day is deliberately relaxed following the hike.

Overnight: Southern Mayotte
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Spend the morning at N’Gouja Beach, one of southern Mayotte’s renowned coastal areas. Relax beneath the tropical vegetation, swim in the clear lagoon waters or enjoy a responsible snorkeling experience. The area is known for its combination of terrestrial and marine wildlife, including opportunities to observe sea turtles from a respectful distance.

In the afternoon, enjoy leisure time on the beach or take an optional short coastal excursion before returning to your accommodation.

Overnight: Southern Mayotte
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Today takes you deeper into the natural landscapes of southern Mayotte with an excursion toward Saziley. Follow scenic trails through dry forest, coastal landscapes and areas characterized by impressive baobabs and volcanic terrain. Depending on the selected route and local conditions, enjoy panoramic viewpoints overlooking the coastline and the famous White Sand Islet. Saziley is also an important area for marine turtles, making responsible wildlife observation an important part of the experience.

Return to your southern accommodation in the afternoon for a relaxed evening.

Overnight: Southern Mayotte
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, board a local boat for an excursion onto Mayotte’s extraordinary lagoon. Cruise past tropical coastline and offshore islets before stopping at suitable locations for swimming and snorkeling. Explore the clear waters and coral environment while looking for tropical fish and other marine life.

Where conditions and the selected boat route permit, the excursion can include a visit toward Saziley or the White Sand Islet, combining a marine experience with some of Mayotte’s most recognizable scenery. Mayotte’s lagoon is particularly important for diving and snorkeling because of its extensive coral environment.

Return to shore in the afternoon and enjoy your final evening on the island.

Overnight: Southern Mayotte
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed final morning with time for a final beach walk, swim or coffee overlooking the lagoon, depending on your flight schedule. After breakfast, transfer toward Dzaoudzi–Pamandzi International Airport for your onward journey, bringing your Mayotte Hiking & Lagoon Adventure to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

Adventure note: Mount Choungui is a physically demanding hike despite its relatively short duration. Local authorities recommend contacting local tourism services or qualified professionals for information when undertaking hikes, particularly on trails that may be less clearly marked. Weather, trail conditions and marine conditions should also be checked before each outdoor activity.