Mount Karthala

★ 4.4🇰🇲 MoroniSuggested visit Full day

Adventure TravelNatural Scenery

One of the world's largest active calderas, climbable in a day.

Overview

Karthala rises 2,361 metres with a three-kilometre caldera. The trail passes rainforest into heath, ending on the rim with views over Moroni and the Indian Ocean.

Highlights

•A three-kilometre caldera
•Rainforest-to-heath vegetation zones

Practical tips

•Weather flips fast — pack a shell
•A local guide is required

Practical information

Best time: May-Oct

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