Lac Dziani (Dziani Dzaha)
A volcanic crater lake on the small island of Petite-Terre, its water jade-green from algae. A circuit of the crater rim gives views of both the lake and the lagoon.
Lake Dziani lies inside a volcanic crater on Petite-Terre island. It is a highly alkaline saltwater lake, and its water turns a distinctive jade green because of cyanobacteria. Scientists treat it as a sample for studying the ancient environments of Earth. A trail of about one hour circles the crater rim, with the green lake on one side and the lagoon and the mountains of Grande-Terre visible on the other. The water is not suitable for swimming. Take the ferry from Mamoudzou (about 15 minutes) to Petite-Terre, then continue by taxi or on foot. It can be combined with Moya Beach on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Plages de Moya
- Rocher de Dzaoudzi & Musée de Mayotte
- Marché couvert de Mamoudzou
- Îlot Mbouzi
- Passe en S
- Plage de Sakouli
- Mosquée de Tsingoni
- Cascade de Soulou