Kisawa Sanctuary

Kisawa means unbreakable, and this defines the commitment to build a bond between people and place, life and land. Led by founder and creative director Nina Flohr, Kisawa has made strategic decisions informed by extensive research in creating a positive impact for the people of Mozambique and its natural surroundings.

Images courtesy of Kisawa, Elsa Young

Kisawa means unbreakable, and this defines the commitment to build a bond between people and place, life and land. Led by founder and creative director Nina Flohr, Kisawa has made strategic decisions informed by extensive research in creating a positive impact for the people of Mozambique and its natural surroundings.

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.

The Details

What makes it Kobu

Kisawa is a happy pairing of innovation and tradition. They believe in inclusive design and have worked with skilled artisans from Benguerra Island as well as patented 3D printing technology. Decisions have been careful to protect the environment and we have ensured a light footprint on the natural landscape where possible. Kisawa vision has been to blend rather than interrupt.
Positioned at the opposite end of the island, the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) is an innovative platform hosting the first permanent ocean observatory focused on multi-ecosystem time series research in Africa. The non profit sister property to Kisawa uses its strategic location and data to support environmental management at a local level, facilitate regional collaboration and contribute to international scientific programs.

Directions

Vilankulo (VNX)

The Destination

Africa

Sussurro, Mozambique

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