Lake Dzialandzé
Lac Dzialandzé
A crater lake in the island's mountains, surrounded by cloud-shrouded rainforest. It is Anjouan's classic hiking destination.
Lac Dzialandzé sits in the mountains of central Anjouan at an elevation of about 900 m. It is a crater lake encircled by primeval rainforest, and it is the island's largest source of fresh water. The surrounding mountains belong to Ntingui National Park, home to the endangered Livingstone's fruit bat and mongoose lemurs. From Mutsamudu, a drive of about 30 minutes takes you to Dindri village. From there, take another ride to the lakeside road, get off, and walk about 20 minutes to reach the lake. The entrance fee is about 2,000 Comorian francs. You can camp by the lake, or ask villagers in Dindri to arrange a homestay. Fit hikers can continue up Mount Ntingui, the island's highest peak. It is noticeably cooler in the mountains than on the coast, so bring a jacket and rain gear.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Mount Ntingui
- Citadel of Mutsamudu
- Mutsamudu Medina
- Moya Beach
- Bambao Palace & Ylang-ylang Plantations
- Domoni
- Île de la Selle