The Nombe rain forest reserve is situated on the North of the island
Its peack is the second highest of the island after the Mont Karthala 1090 meters high
You can find a variety of orchids flowers and endemic birds
The Comoros islands boast rich, unique flora with about 1,000 native plant species, 30% of which are endemic, thriving in diverse forests from lowland semi-deciduous to montane evergreen, featuring
epiphytes like orchids and tree ferns, mangroves, and unique species like the national ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) and water banana (Typhonodorum lindleyanum). Endemic plants include Dracaena kirkii, Aloe alexandrei, Impatiens comorensis, and Helichrysum humblotii, with affinities to African and Madagascan flora, though deforestation and habitat loss threaten these treasures
In this area you can immerse in rich primary forest and experience the real wildess of the island
You are impressed by the sound of the nature and the song of the birds such as Comoro blue pigeon, kirks white eye, Comoro green sunbirds, comoro olive pigeon, comoro bulbul ...Etc
Water Banana (Typhonodorum lindleyanum): A large perennial from the Araceae family, known for its medicinal properties and irritant juice.
Ravenea hildebrandtii: An endangered endemic palm.
Tree Ferns: Endemic species like Alsophila hildebrandtii and Alsophila kirkii are common in moist forests.
Orchids & Mosses: Abundant epiphytes, including endemic species.
Heaths: The giant heath Erica comorensis dominates high-altitude areas on Mount Karthala.
Other Endemics: Asparagaceae (e.g., Dracaena kirkii), Asphodelaceae (e.g., Aloe alexandrei), Asteraceae (e.g., Helichrysum humblotii), and Balsaminaceae (e.g., Impatiens comorensis).
There is also agricultural land in proximity and low land of the forest as three different villages surround these sites
The village ofMaoueni on the mountain slopes of the west, the village of Dimadjou on the Eastern slopes and Batou village on the south of the forest
There is a 4x4 road till 700 m high and rest of the forest can be done by trekking
the peak hill is 1090m
