Kisawa Sanctuary Hotel

Mozambique

Undulating across the dunes from the beach to the forest, Kisawa’s 300ha swathe, on Benguerra Island’s southern tip, is the African adventure you never knew you needed. And it’s more than just a beach break; it’s also the world’s first hotel to use 3D-printed technology to form the mortar for tiles, countertops, tables and beyond from local sand.

From above, it’s a patchwork of greenery, sand and palm-thatch roofs that outline 22 lust-worthy bungalows with an acre of outside private space – some with pools – colour-matched to the environment. Inside, muted tones and natural materials evoke calm.

On the agenda are ocean safaris – look out for humpbacks, turtles and orca – sea kayaking and dhow sailing. Or soak up the wellness programme while any little ones hit the kids’ pizza-making class. Three restaurants (along with a pizza tuk tuk) will see you well fed, with Mozambique dishes and South Indian influence at the fore.

Make no mistake, it comes with a top-end price tag, but everything’s included, from activities, transfers, food and a personal butler to a jet-lag massage. Relaxation, guaranteed.

Bungalows from £4,300 (three-night minimum stay). 00 971 4 875 2323, kisawasanctuary.com

Words by Blossom Green.

This review was taken from the August/September 2021 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.