Îlot Mbouzi
A national nature reserve island off Mamoudzou, known for its lemurs, seabirds and untouched dry forest.
Îlot Mbouzi is Mayotte's only national nature reserve, located in the lagoon south of Mamoudzou. The island preserves rare dry forest and is home to many brown lemurs and seabirds such as the white-tailed tropicbird, and the surrounding coral reefs are also protected. Landing requires permission from the reserve's management, and visits are usually made on an authorized educational boat tour. Snorkeling around the island and observing seabirds are the main activities. Do not feed the lemurs, and do not take any animals or plants away.
Opening hours
Permit required; join an authorized boat tour
Nearby sights
- Marché couvert de Mamoudzou
- Rocher de Dzaoudzi & Musée de Mayotte
- Passe en S
- Lac Dziani (Dziani Dzaha)
- Plages de Moya
- Plage de Sakouli
- Mosquée de Tsingoni
- Cascade de Soulou