Journal - Kisawa Sanctuary

“Crazy Colours of Kisawa”

Helen Walne gets up close & personal with the Benguerra seascape in our first Island Residency

Introducing the Big Ocean Five

Celebrating the exciting animal families commonly encountered in the Bazaruto Archipelago

Underwater Rhythm

A September soundtrack to nourish underwater appreciation, all year long.

National Geographic Traveller’s September Issue

The Indian Ocean becomes the star

Biodiversity of Benguerra

This month's 'best captures' of the wildlife surrounding the sanctuary

August Humpback Update

So far, it has been an incredible whale season

Helen Walne visits the Archipelago

Plunge underwater with the award winning photographer and journalist

Subtropical Playlist

Tunes for slow days and easy living

Join the Adventure

Coastal Mozambique as you've never seen it

High Life Cover Star

Kisawa appears on the cover of British Airways' well loved inflight magazine

First whale spotted in the Bazaruto Archipelago

First humpback whale sighting signals the start of whale migration season

Thank you Wallpaper*

Kisawa featured in Wallpaper's annual Travel Issue

Mozambique Tourism Visa Waiver

A new visa exemption for travellers from 29 countries

Introducing our Ayurveda Philosophy

Exploring the NWC's Ayurveda approach

Baracca’s New Season

Introducing our new season menu for beachside cocktails & barefoot living

Playlist for December

Festive spirit

Indian Ocean Romance

Introducing Kisawa’s Ocean Residences

Destination of the Year

Kisawa features in Travel + Leisure’s celebration of the region

Great Design Awards

Kisawa named in Architectural Digest’s Annual Accolades

Whale Season is here

Witness these magical mammals on their annual journey

AD Cover Star

Kisawa on the cover of Architectural Digest Mexico & Latin America

Global Vision Awards 2022

Changing travel for the better

Covid-19 Update

PCR test no longer mandatory

Main Terrace Now Open

Welcome to our ‘extended living room’

National Geographic Traveller 2021 Hotel Awards Win

Outstanding Island Escape

Kisawa recognised by Mozambique’s Minister of Culture and Tourism

The certification awards the property the highest five star rating.

Kisawa Sanctuary featured in TIME’s annual list of the World’s Greatest Places

"Supercharged eco-luxury"

COVID-19 Update

Good news: Mozambique has opened borders to travellers from all countries.

Kisawa is Open

We are proudly entering the third month of the sanctuary’s soft opening.

Wish magazine: Hidden Paradise

Kisawa named a 'hidden paradise' by Wish magazine supplement, The Australian newspaper.

Travel + Leisure: Inside the worlds first (partially) printed 3D resort

Is this partially 3D-printed resort the future of sustainable travel?

The Financial Times: Summer’s best seaside hotel openings

Kisawa is included in the FT's story about the new horizon of beach front living.

Forbes: 20 Exciting Hotels Opening in 2020

Kisawa is heralded as one of the 20 most exciting new international hotels to check out in 2020.

Architectural Digest: The Best-Designed New Hotels of 2020

Kisawa ranks on AD's annual list, highlighting "exceptional design, sense of place and style".

Tradition Meets Technology

Find out more about our patented 3D-sand printing technology.

Conde Nast Traveler: Readers Choice Awards 2019

Thrilled to be included in the “Reader’s Choice Awards” issue, Kisawa was coined “a sustainable retreat like no other”.

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