Major city · Comoros
Hamavouna
Spend half a day in Hamavouna for lake views and turtle beach; one day is enough.
Hamavouna is a small village on Mohéli with two scenic lakes and nearby turtle‑nesting beaches. A single day covers the main sights and a quick meal.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KMF
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Airport
- HAH
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hamavouna17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hamavouna, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Comorian franc (KMF), pegged to the euro.Comoros-wide
- SIM or eSIMComores Telecom (Huri) and Telma Comores sell SIMs in Moroni with passport registration.Comoros-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; bottled water.Comoros-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up.Comoros-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Comoros-wide
- SafetyHamavouna is a small, quiet village and crime against visitors is rare.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels; basic elsewhere.Comoros-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers close shops; weekend is Friday–Saturday in practice for some offices — check.Comoros-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHAH Prince Said Ibrahim International (Moroni, Grande Comore) (Main gateway; then inter-island flight or boat to Mohéli, then road to Hamavouna…
- Getting aroundWalk for the village and nearby lakes; hire a local motorbike taxi or a vehicle with driver for the coast road.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HAH Prince Said Ibrahim International (Moroni, Grande Comore) (Main gateway; then inter-island flight or boat to Mohéli, then road to Hamavouna — check schedules)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hamavouna: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk for the village and nearby lakes; hire a local motorbike taxi or a vehicle with driver for the coast road. Roads are unpaved and signage is limited.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Road along the south coast by shared taxi or hired vehicle
Marine park islets and beaches; better base for boat trips.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Road east along the coast, then local transport
Turtle beach at Itsamia; go at dusk in season with a local guide.
Hoani
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Coastal road north-east
Quiet village; transport is infrequent, arrange the return first.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local guesthouse (basic)
Simple rooms, limited facilities – check availability
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 15,000–25,000 KMF excl. bed
- Mid
- 25,000–45,000 KMF excl. bed
- High
- 45,000+ KMF excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Meal at a small restaurant (fried bananas and fish)check | 250 KMF |
| Motorbike taxi, short village hop2026 estimate | 1,000–2,000 KMF |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L)2026 estimate | 500–1,000 KMF |
| Guesthouse room, basic2026 estimate; check availability | 10,000–20,000 KMF |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads are poor and unlit after dark; travel in daylight.
- Bring cash in Comorian francs: cards are rarely accepted and there is no reliable ATM in the village.
- Facilities are limited; arrange meals and any guide through your guesthouse.
- Turtle beaches are nesting sites: keep distance, no lights or flash at night, and go with a local guide.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
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HamavounaHamavouna
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My bed tonight
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Tafadhali nenda hapaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
Embassy
No embassies on Mohéli. Most visitors rely on their embassy in Moroni (Grande Comore) or in Antananarivo, Madagascar; French and other consular offices in Moroni can assist.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Motorbike taxi from Mohéli airport to Hamavouna: about 5,000 KMF, 30 min (check)
- Shared taxi, Hamavouna → Nioumachoua: about 2,000–3,000 KMF per seat, about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Salama — Hello (sa-LA-ma)
- Marahaba — Thank you (ma-ra-HA-ba)
- Ni shifarili? — How much is it?
- Ye pwani iliyo wapi? — Where is the beach?
- Nataka samaki na wali — I would like fish and rice
Comorian (Shikomori) with French widely used; English is rare. Prices are 2026 estimates in Comorian francs.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hamavouna. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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