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Major city · Comoros

Itsamia

Spend 1–2 days in Itsamia for night turtle watching (FC2.500 per person) and a guided lake hike; skip if you prefer beaches with facilities.

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Itsamia is a remote village on Mohéli’s east tip, famous for nightly green‑turtle nesting (best May‑July) and the Dziani Boundouni lake hike. With only community bungalows and limited transport, a short stay of 1–2 days covers the main nature activities.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
KMF
Best months
May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall
Airport
NWA
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Itsamia: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • 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
Emergency numbers for Itsamia17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18

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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 Itsamia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Green‑turtle nestingDziani Boundouni lakeIslot snorkeling
Airports
NWA Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (Small regional airport; flights to Moroni (NGM) and Fomboni; taxi to Itsamia about 1 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Itsamia: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

10 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

11 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

11 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 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

Two early‑morning buses (5 AM) link Itsamia to Fomboni (≈30 min). Private taxis can be negotiated from any point. The association arranges boat trips (e.g., FC40.000 to Nioumachoua). Booking the bus seat in advance is required.

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, not ride time

Nioumachoua

go

Door to door: ≈1 h including boarding

Boat arranged by the village association

Flat fee FC40.000 per boat, regardless of passengers.

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.

Community bungalows

FC12.500 per night, breakfast included; meals FC2.500. Simple but clean, run by local volunteers.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
FC15,000–20,000 excl. bed
Mid
FC20,000–30,000 excl. bed
High
FC30,000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Community bungalow night2 × 1 night × KMF 12,500KMF 25,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × KMF 15,000KMF 30,000
Turtle night tour2 × KMF 2,500 · guide requiredKMF 5,000
Lake hike guide2 × KMF 6,500 · checkKMF 13,000
Boat to Nioumachoua1 × KMF 40,000 · checkKMF 40,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeKMF 11,300
Trip total≈ KMF 62,200 per person per day, bed includedKMF 124,300

Breakfast included

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Turtle night tour (guide)FC2.500 per person
Guided hike to Dziani Boundouni lakeFC6.500 per person
Boat rental (per day, any passengers)FC30.000
Bungalow night (breakfast included)FC12.500

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Itsamia is low‑risk; main concerns are limited medical facilities and night‑time travel on unlit roads – travel with a guide.
  • Buses run only at 5 AM; missing one means a long walk or hitchhike.
  • Turtle night tours require a guide; ask for instructions before starting.
  • No shops or restaurants – bring food and water.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire and ambulance
18

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Emergency

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  • Fire and ambulance18

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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 Itsamia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Comoros

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