Îlot de M'Tsamboro (Chissioua Mtsamboro)
An offshore island in the northwest of Grande-Terre with uninhabited white-sand beaches and coral reefs, ideal for snorkeling and picnicking on a boat trip.
Îlot M'Tsamboro lies off the northwest corner of Grande-Terre and is one of Mayotte's largest offshore islands. Only scattered farming takes place on the island. Around its shores are several pristine, uninhabited white-sand beaches and clear shallow waters, and the coral reefs in the shallows are good for snorkeling. The nearby Choizil Islands are often visited at the same time. Boats usually depart from M'Tsamboro or M'Tsahara village, a crossing of about 15 to 20 minutes, and there are also day-trip boat tours. There are no shops on the island, so bring your own food and drinking water and take your rubbish with you.
Opening hours
Requires a boat trip
Nearby sights
- Cascade de Soulou
- Mosquée de Tsingoni
- Marché couvert de Mamoudzou
- Îlot Mbouzi
- Rocher de Dzaoudzi & Musée de Mayotte
- Lac Dziani (Dziani Dzaha)
- Plages de Moya
- Plage de Sakouli