2021 editionNo. 09

Kisawa Sanctuary

Benguerra Island, Mozambique

In 2021, it stood out as a rare African island opening combining extreme privacy, conservation language, and distinctive design.

The annual recordWhy Kisawa Sanctuary is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2021

Kisawa Sanctuary is an island sanctuary resort in Benguerra Island, defined by Benguerra Island privacy, unusually spacious residences, craft-and-research mission, and Indian Ocean wilderness.

In 2021, it stood out as a rare African island opening combining extreme privacy, conservation language, and distinctive design.

Current hotel profile The 2021 list
Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination
Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Property
Island sanctuary resort
Operator
Kisawa Sanctuary
Opened
2021
AddressKisawa Sanctuary, Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, 1304, MozambiqueOpen map ↗

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Edition factsThe record at a glance
Position
No. 9
Hotel type
Island sanctuary resort
Destination
Benguerra Island
Country or region
Mozambique
Management in 2021
Kisawa Sanctuary
Opening year
2021
The Best 100 archiveEvery recorded appearance
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  3. 2021No. 9