Itsamia

Itsamia is a village in Moheli. It is at the eastern point of Moheli Island.

Understand
Itsamia is a small and isolated village. Locals shop in Fomboni.

Most travellers come to Itsamia to see the turtles nesting at the beach during the night. The chances to see turtles are very high all year round, although the best time is May to July when over 40 turtles arrive every night on the beach.

Despite its charms Itsamia is still very unknown and remote. There are no shops or restaurants. It is a perfect place to just lay down and relax.

By bus
There are two buses in Itsamia heading to Fomboni. Both leave at 5AM as the main purpose is that villagers can sell the groceries in the market, the ride to Fomboni takes less than 30 minutes. From Fomboni to Itsamia you must catch these same buses on the way back, if you are unlucky and you miss them you can also take any bus to Wanani and either walk 12 km distance to Itsamia or try to catch a taxi or hitchhike from here. Due to the fuel shortage there are very limited cars, so most people start walking and eventually get a vehicle. If you are planning to take the bus early in the morning booking a seat is a must. The association can book your seat for you without commission.

By private taxi
From Fomboni, or any other point in the island, private taxis can take you to Itsamia. Negotiate the price first. If you will the association can arrange you a private car to go to Nioumachoua for FC25.000.

By boat
The association can arrange you a boat to your next destination. A trip boat to Nioumachoua costs FC40.000, per boat. No matter how many passengers. Plus it can be combined with a visit to the Islot for FC60.000.

Buy
There is no market nor supermarket in Itsamia. If you need any food bring it yourself.

Eat
There are no restaurants in Itsamia, but if you wish you can eat at the restaurant of the communitary bungalows. Take in consideration that you must order in advance.

Connect
By 2018 there was no Telma signal in he village, with the exception of one spot near the primary school, but Comores Telecom had good signal. By the same time there was no internet connection in the village.

Go next

 * Nioumachoua
 * Oualla
 * Fomboni