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Voykit pocket guide · Comoros
Hoani
Spend half a day in Hoani to visit the conservation centre and stay in village bungalows; one night max.
Hoani is a small village on Mohéli with a conservation centre protecting turtles and simple village bungalows. It suits a short stop—half a day for the centre and an overnight in the bungalows.
- Country
- Comoros
- Best months
- May–Nov
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- KMF
- Money
- Currency is the Comorian franc (KMF), pegged to the euro. Cards and ATMs for foreign cards are very limited; bring euros in cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget KMF 5,000–10,000 excl. bed · Mid KMF 10,000–18,000 excl. bed · High KMF 18,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Comores Telecom (Huri) and Telma Comores sell SIMs in Moroni with passport registration.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire 18
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 220 V · 50 Hz · Power cuts are common; bring a power bank.
- Tipping
- Guide or driver: €5–10 a day.; Restaurant: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; bottled water.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels; basic elsewhere.
Get in
By air
- HAH · Mohéli Airport
- Boat transfer to Hoani; check schedules
Typical fares
- Boat Hoani → Chindini
- about KMF 2,000 per person, 15 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk within the village; a small local boat connects to Chindini and Grand Comore—use only in calm sea.
See and do
Known for
- Conservation centre
- Turtle protection
- Village bungalows
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chindini | Small boat from Hoani harbour, about 15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
Sleep
- Tourist bungalows
- Village‑run, basic but comfortable; good for one night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Salamsalaam |
| Thank you | Shukranshukran |
| How much? | Bkam?bkam? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Long greetings and a handshake (right hand); avoid: Skipping greetings
- Dress: Cover arms and legs in towns; avoid: Swimwear outside hotel beaches
- Photos: Ask first, especially women; avoid: Photographing mosques at prayer time
- Hands: Use the right hand to eat and give; avoid: Left-hand giving
Scams and watch-outs
- Boat to Chindini/Grand Comore is small and may not run in rough sea; check conditions
- Facilities are limited; bring cash and supplies
Hoani is a small, quiet village and crime against visitors is rare. The real risks are the sea crossing to Chindini in a small boat, limited medical care on Mohéli, and no ATMs or card payment: carry cash and check boat conditions before you commit.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hoani yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Conservation centre
- Turtle protection
- Village bungalows
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Hoani: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5904769
- Wikivoyage: Hoani, revision 3880928 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3880928
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hoani
Hadi l'adresse, s'il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies on Mohéli; most travellers deal with consulates or embassies in Moroni, Grande Comore.
Cash only in Hoani: no ATMs and card payment is rare. Carry Comorian francs from Moroni or Fomboni.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hoani). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.