Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Comoros archipelago lies between Madagascar and Mozambique—four volcanic islands (three independent, one French) with Swahili-Arab culture and extraordinary marine life. The coelacanth, a "living fossil" fish, was rediscovered here in 1938. Mount Karthala on Grande Comore is one of the world's most active volcanoes. Mohéli hosts the Indian Ocean's first community-managed marine park, with sea turtle nesting beaches and reliable whale sightings. Tourism remains minimal, making Comoros one of Africa's most authentic island destinations.
