Kisawa Sanctuary

KISAWA ISLAND

Kisawa is a 300-hectare sanctuary of forest, beach and sand dunes, located on the southern tip of Benguerra Island. Benguerra Island is situated 14 kilometres off Mozambique, on the Eastern coast of Africa. Part of the Bazaruto Archipelago, the neighbouring National Marine Park is home to some of the richest and least explored subtropical ecosystems in the Indian Ocean.

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Kisawa means unbreakable, and this defines our commitment: to build a bond between people and place, life and land.
Kisawa mission is to bring wilderness and wellbeing together, carefully and comfortably. Hospitality is generous and personalised, with a core sense of care at its heart. 

RESIDENCES

One-Bedroom Residence with Annex

The same dimensions and features as the One Bedroom Residence, this accommodation includes an additional self-contained annex. The annex is suitable for young children, support personnel or older children looking for a level of independence.

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One-Bedroom Residence

Bespoke interiors featuring a generous living room, king bedroom, two dressing rooms and a joint bathroom.

Two-Bedroom Residence

Two bungalows are connected via an open-air deck, with each bungalow featuring bespoke interiors, a generous living room, a king bedroom, two dressing rooms and a joint bathroom.

Three-Bedroom Residence

Three individual bungalows grouped together, with each bungalow featuring a bespoke interior, a generous living room, a king bedroom, two dressing rooms and an expansive bathroom with standalone bathtub plus shower.

Kisawa Residence

Two bungalows are connected via an open-air deck, with each bungalow featuring bespoke interiors, a generous living room, a king bedroom, two dressing rooms and a joint bathroom.

FOOD & DINING

The Main Terrace

Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with the highest quality ingredients.

Garden Nursery

Serving freshly picked produce, across an assortment of seasonal vegetables, local seafood & meat and the most aromatic herbs & botanicals.

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Cove Mussassa

The Cove Mussassa – a relaxed, outdoor beach cafe & bar, open for dinner and late into the evening. Currently closed for renovation. Specialising in fresh seafood and share plates with a distinct Mediterranean influence.

Baracca

Serving Mozambican dishes with fresh homegrown flavours, this secluded part of the sanctuary enjoys incredible sunset views. The Baracca is a vibrant and playful space.

FOOD & DINING

Pizza Tuk Tuk

Pizza Tuk Tuk offers fresh oven pizza, cooked to your preference. Open for lunch and dinner, daily.

Wine Room

Set within the Main Terrace, the dedicated wine room offers a carefully edited selection of new and old region wines and spirits. Guests may use the cellar to store personal wines throughout their stay at Kisawa.

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On Location

To experience Kisawa is to experience its environment. Dine in any of our select location - on sand dunes, beachside or on personalised off-property picnics.

In-Residence

Curated in-Residence dining prepared by our chefs, on call 24/7. Enjoy signature dishes with an emphasis on fresh, homegrown flavours from the privacy of your Residence.

WELLBEING

Natural Wellness Center
Focused on achieving wellbeing through unity of mind, body and spirit, the NWC offers a progressive holistic experience drawing from a comprehensive Ayurvedic suite. Our aim is to help guests connect to nature, leaving them with a deep sense of inner peace amid the environment.

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Treatments available at the NWC or in-Residence

The NWC offers personalised treatment plans designed to realign, recenter & restore.

Iyashi dome - Infrared Sauna

A state of the art Japanese Iyashi dome sauna uses gentle yet powerful infrared technology to promote healing and rejuvenation.

Gym - Fitness & Yoga

Discover our dedicated yoga space, or workout in our air-conditioned gym, located adjacent the to the Natural Wellness Center.

Lagoon Pool - 25m Central Pool

Situated between the dunes and the shore, guests can swim lengths or relax after a day of activities.

Sports Locker - Home of Water Sports

Pick up your scuba equipment, snorkels, paddle boards, kayaks & meet our leisure team.

ADVENTURES

Marine Expeditions

- Visit Flamingo Beach to watch these special pink creatures feed and flock on the flats.

- Kayak through an incredible mangrove ecosystem, full of the typical drop shaped birds nests, and learn more about this important environment.

- Step aboard one of our Axopar vessels at the Baracca and travel to Bazaruto, Paradise or Magaruque Islands. Keep a lookout for one of the 200 dugongs left in the region. 

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The wonder of whales

Exerience the magic of whale season on Benguerra Island.  

Water Sports

Explore one of our three house reefs or travel to Margaruque Island or 2 Mile Reef for snorkelling adventures. Pick up a canoe or paddleboard in front of your Residence and paddle the cove side of Kisawa.

Life from the Dunes

Walk along the Indian Ocean at dusk, and enjoy sunset cocktails on Benguerra Island’s Red Dune. Immerse yourself in the nature of Kisawa by camping between dune, forest and shore of one of our Kisawa beaches.

Island Life

Help shape the Benguerra Island library by donating any used or unused books or travel guides to the school library.

ADVENTURES

Culture through Nature

- Learn the ancestral fishing techniques of the Benguerra Island community.

- Hike with the Kisawa nature guide to discover the 150+ local bird species and sunis of Benguerra Island.

- Sail on the Kisawa traditional fishing dhow around our calm cove.

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Blue Watching Helicopter Safari
Take off for an incredible expedition where you will witness the rich marine life in the channel of Mozambique from above.

Slow Living

- Learn how to play Tchuva – a traditional Mozambican board game and be taught by the masters in our leisure team.

- Our wellness practitioners will visit for guided meditation or a yoga practice to anchor minds and stretch limbs in complete privacy.

- Attend a beginners carving workshop with Andre, who is responsible for the beautiful carved wooden statues seen dotted throughout the sanctuary.

ADVENTURES

Junior Explorers

- Pitch one of our custom mini tents and spend a night under the stars nearby your Residence.

- Meet Andre and Floyd, our resident artists and craftsmen for painting, hat weaving classes, or animal carving in the convenience of your Residence day area.

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- Meet the Beach team outside your Residence and learn how to paddleboard and Kayak in the gentle cove bay of Kisawa.

- Rock Fishing. Stand on the edge of the beach and cast a line into the sea.

Kite Surfing
Kite surf in some of the best water and wind conditions in the world around the Bazaruoto Archipelago.
Our local kite surfing professionals meet you at Kisawa, before steering you to the best locations for kitesurfing around the Archipelago.

Barefoot Living

Lounge the day away in our hand made tents and open air canopy setting and experience a picnic lunch set on the shoreline in front of your Residence.