Find an adventure in Mayotte

The capital of Mayotte is Mamoudzou, although formerly Dzaoudzi, and it is located on the eastern coast of Mayotte. The best time to visit is from april up until november, in which you have a warm or hot temperature and very little rainfall.

The climate in Mayotte is tropical, it experiences rainy season from December to April, and dry season from June to October, while May and November can be considered as transitional months.

The name give to the culture practised in Mayotte is Mahore, and it is based on Comorian, Creole, French, and Malagasy cultural traits.

The predominant religion in Mayotte is Islam, but Christianity is also practised on the Island. The official language in Mayotte is French, but Malagasy (the language of Madagascar) is also common.

Food in Mayotte is usually basic, with rice as staple of the daily diet, along with manioc and many other root vegetables, plantains, meat, fresh and dried fish, and milk from grated coconuts.

There are two airports in Mayotte, and this can make transportation in Mayotte fast and convenient, other transportation methods are road transports like shared taxis, and although there are no car rentals in Mayotte, you can get a car rentals from a Neighbouring island. Mayotte is usually safe to travel, but precautions should be taken as petty crimes like burglaries, vandalism and theft are common in Mayotte.

Mayotte is home to a lot of festivals and events, some Festivals like the Eid al-Adha on the 12th of August, the Eid al-Fitr on the 5th of June, and the The Prophet's Birthday on the 10th of November are celebrated by the country's islamic population, others like the Easter Monday on the 22nd of April; the Ascension Day on the 30th of May; the All Saints' Eve on the 1st of November; and Christmas on the 25th of December are celebrated by the Christian population, other festivals and events like the March Equinox on the 21st of March, the June Solstice on the 21st of June, and the December Solstice on the 22nd of December are seasonal holidays celebrated in Mayotte. The most popular city in Mayotte is Mamoudzou, it is also the Largest city and the capital of Mayotte.

There are several places to see and things to do in Mayotte and these include:

• Lake Dziani - Located at the heart of the Island Petite Terre, with its emerald-coloured water at the top of a crater that helps to create an incomparable panorama which includes the surrounding reliefs and lagoon.

• Mtsamboro - This is a fishing village where guests are often proposed excursions on a pirogue, and this provides one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful landscapes.

• The tomb of SultanAdrian Souli - Located at Petite-Terre. Provide a view of the rich history of Mayotte.

• Mamoudzou Fishing Museum - Located in the capital of Mayotte, Mamoudzou, it provide an insight into the culture and history of the people of Mayotte.

• Bandrélé - This is a beautiful beach located on the South coast of Grande Terre. It is provides activities like sea-kayak, diving, and you can explore the reef.

There are over 500 hotels and accommodations in Mayotte. Mayotte is home to several endemic wildlife species including various geckos, frogs, birds and butterflies found only on the islands.