Lac Salé
Lac Salé (Niamawi)
A saltwater lake in a seaside volcanic crater, with emerald water separated from the blue ocean by only a volcanic wall.
Lac Salé lies beside the village of Bongoi-Kouni in the north. It is a saltwater lake formed by water filling an old volcanic crater. The surface is dark green, connected to the sea by underground channels, and its level changes with the tides. Standing on the crater rim, you can see both the lake and the sea at once, a unique view. Local legend says spirits dwell in the lake, so swimming is not recommended. It can be arranged as part of a northern day trip with the Trou du Prophète and Mitsamiouli Beach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Trou du Prophète
- Mitsamiouli Beach
- Ntsaoueni
- Chomoni Beach
- Itsandra Beach
- Volo Volo Market
- Musée des Comores (CNDRS)
- Moroni Medina & Old Harbour