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Lagoon Snorkelling & Diving
Mayotte Lagoon ยท Double Coral Reef

Mayotte is home to one of the largest lagoons in the world, enclosed by a unique double barrier reef. The crystal-clear waters teem with sea turtles, reef sharks, manta rays, dugongs and extraordinary coral gardens โ€” a paradise for snorkellers and divers alike.

Sea turtlesDugongsDouble reef
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Mangrove Pirogue Tour
Grande-Terre ยท Mangroves

Glide silently through the largest mangrove forest in France aboard a traditional pirogue canoe. Local guides reveal the secrets of this remarkable ecosystem โ€” home to herons, kingfishers, baby fish nurseries and the intricate roots of Mayotte's coastal forest.

Traditional pirogueMangrovesWildlife
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Moya Beach & Petite-Terre
Petite-Terre ยท Dzaoudzi

The iconic Moya beach on Petite-Terre is one of Mayotte's finest, where sea turtles nest and the turquoise lagoon laps the white sand. Petite-Terre itself is a charming island of old colonial buildings, botanical gardens and spectacular panoramic viewpoints over Grande-Terre.

Turtle nestingPetite-TerrePanoramic views
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