Comoros Travel Guide 🇰🇲
Complete travel guide to Comoros — volcanic islands, pristine beaches, coral reefs, Mount Karthala & Swahili-Arab culture
🌤 Live Weather — Moroni
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Moroni
🌍 Regions Grande Comore · Anjouan · Mohéli
💱 Currency Comorian Franc (KMF)
🗣 Language Comorian, French, Arabic
⏱ Time Zone GMT +3
🔌 Plug Type Type C · E — 220V
Comoros is known for untouched beaches, volcanoes, and traditional island life.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa on arrival
Passport valid 6+ months
Return ticket
- Visa on arrival available for most nationalities
- Hotel booking may be requested
- Travel insurance recommended
Confirm entry rules before departure.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Oct Dry season — best time
🌧 Nov–Apr Rainy & cyclone risk
🌊 Diving Best in dry season
🌴 Beaches Warm year-round
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $35–55 / ₹3,000–₹4,500
- 🏨 Mid-range — $70–100 / ₹6,000–₹8,300
- 🏝 Eco-lodges — $130+ / ₹11,000+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Moroni
Mount Karthala
Mohéli Marine Park
Anjouan Island
Grande Comore Beaches
Coral Reefs
🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights between islands
- Ferries (weather dependent)
- Shared taxis on islands
- Limited public transport
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Telma Comores · Comores Telecom
- Basic coverage in towns
- Slow internet speeds
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred
- Cards accepted in few hotels
- ATMs limited
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Grilled fish & seafood
- Coconut-based curries
- Rice & cassava dishes
- Tropical fruits
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe for travelers
- Respect conservative dress codes
- Limited medical facilities
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Moroni
- Day 2 — City & coastal exploration
- Day 3 — Mount Karthala hike
- Day 4 — Mohéli Marine Park
- Day 5 — Beach relaxation & return
❓ FAQs
Is Comoros safe for tourists?
Yes, generally safe, but infrastructure is limited.
Is English spoken?
Limited. French and Comorian are more common.
Do I need cash?
Yes. Cash is essential outside main hotels.
What is Comoros best known for?
Volcanic islands, coral reefs, and untouched beaches.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 17
🚑 Ambulance 118
🔥 Fire 18
🩺 Tourist Help Local Authorities