Document checklist for Comoros

A valid passport

A valid Comoros visa

Health certificate

Accommodation and itinerary details

Return flight tickets or onward flight tickets

Essential Comoros travel information

Currency: The Comorian franc is the official currency of the African island nation of Comoros. $1 U.S. is equal to roughly 452 KMF

Daily budget for one person – Allow a daily budget of $70.

Language: The official languages of Comoros are Comorian, French, and Arabic.

Socket type: On Comoros, the power plug sockets are of type C and E. 220 V and 50 Hz are the average power and frequency, respectively.

Time zone – (GMT +3)

Top 3 cities to visit – Mohéli, Fomboni, and Grande Comore.

Top 3 landmarks/monuments – Mosquée du Vendredi, Mitsoudjé, and National Museum of Comoros

Comoros Visa information

A visa is unavoidably required to visit Comoros. All countries, however, are eligible for a visa on entry from the Comoros government. However, you must pay a fee and present a legitimate passport at the Hahaya airport.

Typical costs and budget for Comoros

Daily spending – Around 121,000 KmF per person/day on a budget vacation.

Meals – may cost up to 1500 KmF

Transport – 500 KMF

Hotel – 21,637.19 KmF

How to get around Comoros and the finest modes of transportation

The only ways to get around the Island because there is no transit system are by taking shared cabs or renting a vehicle for the day with a driver. If you prefer to self-explore, you may locate any vehicle hire services. Expect to drive slowly between locations because the road heading north from the airport is full of potholes.

The route from the airport to Moroni and the road from Moroni to Chindini are generally in excellent condition. If the weather is favorable, all vessels depart from Chindini on the southern point of Grande Comore; you can take a ferry out to Moheli or Anjouan.

Safety in Comoros

Comoros is secure anytime, even when exploring the central city after nightfall. The residents are always very welcoming and supportive. Nevertheless, keep an eye out for pickpockets in the neighborhood of Vola Vola market in Moroni. Remember to dress appropriately because Sunni Muslims make up 90% of the people of Comoros. As a lady, you won’t need to conceal your hair, but you should cover your shoulders. Congestion is the main threat here, as usual. As you move around the island, you will see many ancient, damaged vehicles. Be cautious of erratic driving and the tiny native boats that travel between the islets.

Weather in Comoros

The Comoros Islands can get hot and muggy from December to April. The ideal time for touring the islands is throughout its cool and dry season, especially from June to October, when the possibility of rainfall is typically lower. The temperatures are pleasant enough to comfortably spend extended periods outside among the islands’ natural beauty. But because it’s also the islands’ busiest time of year, travelers can anticipate higher costs for lodging and activities, less availability, and bigger groups at famous locations. To ensure your itinerary stays the same, make your reservations well in advance if you intend to travel during this period.

Famous cities and towns in Comoros

Despite being the smallest of the Comoros Islands, Mohéli is the most intriguing. The island is mainly undeveloped and wild because so few individuals live there. Yet, there is so much so that it feels retrograde and trapped in the past. Here, Parc Marin de Mohéli is the nation’s sole national park.

The most significant metropolis in Mohéli is Fomboni, a relaxed, inconspicuous little town. A market, a jetty, and the town’s unnamed main thoroughfare are worth visiting. It’s a beautiful spot to observe locals being locals and get a feel for living in Mohéli.

Moroni – Situated on Grande Comore Island, Moroni serves as the Comoros nation’s capital. Compared to the other islands, this one has a romantic, distinctively Arabian atmosphere that will make you feel like you are entirely elsewhere. The residents dress traditionally, and the small stores and cafes line the streets.

Must do and see in Comoros

Nouvelle Mosquée de Vendredi: The beautiful new Friday mosque is next to the harbor, where Friday prayers are held. You must be a man, attired adequately in long pants, and have cleaned your feet before entering the building.

The area surrounding the harbor and the Ancienne Mosquée de Vendredi, known as the Arab Quarter, is a complex medina with winding streets adorned with Swahili-era structures. Look out for the ornately carved Swahili doorways that are commonplace in homes.

Steep climbing Mt Ntingui: Mt. Ntingui’s steep ascent begins at Lac Dzialandzé and ends at its usually cloud-covered peak at 1595 meters, the highest point on Anjouan. It provides a view of all four archipelago islands on a sporadic sunny day.

Typical Comoros food to try

Inafliton lemai – It is a Comorian customary delicacy. Only three essential components are typically used to make it: breadfruit, salt, and coconut oil. It is cleaned, peeled, and then finely cut. Slices are deep-fried in coconut oil until crunchy and browned.

Mkatra foutra – is a typical bread in Comoros. Flour, yeast, salt, water, sugar, coconut milk or cream, and an egg are used in its preparation. Because there is no dairy business on the islands, the bread is made with coconut milk or cream.

Mshakiki – Beef sirloin pieces are used to make this barbecued meat treat. The meat is first marinated, then skewered and grilled until it is delicate and juicy. Ginger paste, shredded papaya, garlic paste, chile powder, tomato paste, turmeric, oil, lemon juice, and curry powder are the typical ingredients in the marinade.

Vaccine information for Comoros

For Comoros, some vaccinations are advised or mandatory. The CDC and WHO recommend immunization against typhoid, rabies, encephalitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella, among other diseases. It is advised to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before traveling to any area, local or international. Contact your neighborhood passport health center to find out if vaccinations are available in your region.

Curious facts about Comoros

1. Mayotte, a significant island in the Comoros Archipelago, does not belong to Comoros as a whole.
2. Comoros is a group of three islands that make up their nation. These are Ngazidja (Grande Comore), Mwali (Mohéli), and Ndzuani islets. (Anjouan).
3. Sunni Islam is the most practiced faith in Comoros. In reality, 99% of the populace is thought to adhere to it.
4. Since gaining its freedom in 1974, Comoros has experienced over 20 coups d’état or failed coups, with one coup occurring on average every two years.