Île de la Selle
Chissioua Ouénéfou (Île de la Selle)
A small uninhabited island off the Bimbini peninsula in Anjouan's northwest, surrounded by coral reefs good for snorkeling. It is one of the few sea-going day trips on the island.
Île de la Selle lies offshore from the Bimbini peninsula at Anjouan's northwestern tip, and its shape resembles a saddle, which gave it its name. The island is uninhabited and surrounded by clear, shallow water and coral reefs. It is good for snorkeling, and tropical fish and sea turtles are common. The usual way to visit is to hire a local fishing boat from Bimbini village. The crossing takes about 15 minutes, and the price is agreed in person. The peninsula also has quiet beaches. From Mutsamudu it takes about 1 hour by car to reach Bimbini. The island has no facilities at all, so bring your own drinking water, food, and snorkeling gear. Keep an eye on sea conditions and your return time.
Opening hours
Daytime, by fishing boat
Nearby sights
- Mutsamudu Medina
- Citadel of Mutsamudu
- Mount Ntingui
- Lake Dzialandzé
- Moya Beach
- Bambao Palace & Ylang-ylang Plantations
- Domoni