Luxury eco-resort blends 3D printing, local crafts, marine research
Kisawa Sanctuary Benguerra Island Inhambane, 1304, Mozambique Get directions
"A sustainably built collection of thatched-roof bungalows noted for innovative construction techniques (including 3-D printing and walls made from sand mixed with seawater), offering dune-lined beaches, reef snorkeling, mangrove kayaking and opportunities to learn ancestral fishing methods while prioritizing low-impact design." - Kathryn Romeyn
"Opening the double-volume doors into a Kisawa Sanctuary room is gobsmacking: pared-back, temple-like serenity with beautiful rooms, a pitch-perfect balance of opulence and simplicity, playful touches like old-school turntables and a color-coded mini moke provided with each villa." - Pippa de Bruyn
"An ultra-luxury Mozambican resort cited as an example of the very top end of the market, where standard-room nightly rates can exceed $4,000 and illustrate the sharp rise in luxury-hotel pricing." - Mark Ellwood
"The island of Benguerra is everything you want from an escape, from the climate to the beaches to the picturesque hillsides and dunes. And Kisawa Sanctuary is everything you need from a resort: a thoroughly sustainable operation whose aesthetics combine modern construction methods and traditional crafts alike." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Kisawa Sanctuary is a resort known for its marine-conservation efforts and strong ties to the local community. The couple's stay included funding scientific research for the area's marine reserve, observing endangered mammals, and enjoying local experiences like a picnic on a sand dune at sunset and interacting with staff at the Baracca beach bar."
