Moheli district, Comoros

Places to visit near Fomboni

Fomboni is a town in Moheli district, Comoros, home to about 14,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 mosques & dargahs, 8 beaches & coast and 5 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Moheli (5 km), Mohéli National Park (12 km) and Dziani Boundouni (19 km).

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Fomboni, Comoros
Fomboni, Moheli district, Comoros. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fomboni at a glance

Location
Moheli district, Comoros
Population
about 14,966
Coordinates
12.2876° S, 43.7434° E
Places within 50 km
32 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Fomboni

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fomboni

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fomboni. The closest is Badjo (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Fomboni

34 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Fomboni. The closest is Gande Mosquée de Fomboni (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Fomboni

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fomboni. The closest is Plage De Nioumachoua (12 km); the best-known is Foro (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Fomboni

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Fomboni. The closest is Moheli (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fomboni

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fomboni. The closest is Mohéli National Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Fomboni

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fomboni. The closest is Mausolée (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Fomboni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fomboni
  2. 5 km Moheli · river spot, Moheli
  3. 9 km Mohéli National Park · national park
  4. 19 km Dziani Boundouni · lake, Moheli
  5. 20 km Gande Mosquée de Fomboni · mosque or dargah, Moheli
  6. 1 km Mausolée · heritage site, Moheli
  7. 1 km Back to Fomboni

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    All places near Fomboni by distance

    Within 15 km of Fomboni

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fomboni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1053Badjo (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs234Gande Mosquée de Fomboni (1 km)
    Beaches & coast813Plage De Nioumachoua (12 km)
    Other attractions212Maison Livingstone (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves58Moheli (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Mohéli National Park (12 km)
    Forts & heritage13Mausolée (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Dziani Boundouni (19 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascade Souloulouni (11 km)
    Museums01Coalecanthe Fish Museum (78 km)
    Churches01Secours Catholique (90 km)

    Fomboni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fomboni?

    Moheli (river spot, about 5 km), Mohéli National Park (national park, about 12 km), Dziani Boundouni (lake, about 19 km), Mausolée (heritage site, about 1 km), Gande Mosquée de Fomboni (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Badjo (viewpoint, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fomboni?

    32 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 mosques & dargahs, 8 beaches & coast, 2 other attractions, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fomboni?

    Badjo, about 6 km by road; Kibouana (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Fomboni?

    Gande Mosquée de Fomboni, about 1 km by road; Mosquée de Vendredi (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Fomboni?

    Plage De Nioumachoua, about 12 km by road; Foro (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fomboni?

    Start in Fomboni, visit Moheli, then Mohéli National Park, then Dziani Boundouni, then Gande Mosquée de Fomboni, then Mausolée, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fomboni?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Fomboni

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fomboni’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fomboni on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.