Demand for travel to Africa has seen a definite increase and 2022 is looking to be a bumper year. We are very excited by the announcement of new properties opening; it offers guests even greater variety, shows confidence in Africa as a safe travel destination and give us the opportunity to show off how spectacular our destinations are.
Herewith are just a few of our Favourite Lodges Opening in 2022:
Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique
About Kisawa Sanctuary
If far-flung luxury is what you’re after, you can’t beat Kisawa, a lush 300-hectare sanctuary on the southern tip of Mozambique’s stunning and secluded Benguerra Island. Benguerra Island is situated 14 kilometres off Mozambique, on the Eastern coast of Africa. Part of the Bazaruto Archipelago, the neighbouring WWF National Marine Park is home to some of the richest and least explored
subtropical ecosystems in the Indian Ocean. Kisawa’s mission is to bring wilderness and wellbeing together.
Kisawa offers a combination of 12 one, two and three bungalow residences, positioned within a 300 hectare stretch of forest, beach and sand dunes. Each Residence has its own private beach, an open-air deck, an infinity pool, an outdoor day area and a kitchen.
On-site there’s a wellness centre offering personalized Ayurvedic treatments, several restaurants highlighting organic, local-grown produce and an onsite marine research centre and ocean observatory.
Dining
Culinary experiences include a variety of dining venues, a comprehensive ‘in bungalow’ menu, and multiple on-island offerings from beachside picnics to dune top cocktails.
- The Cove Mussassa is a relaxed, all-day outdoor beach cafe with an emphasis on laid back dining, fresh dishes and catch of the day.
- The Barraca serves Mozambican dishes with South Indian flavours to match, this secluded area enjoys sunset views and is most easily accessed by the Kisawa dhow ( a local sailboat).
A customised Tuk Tuk Pizza truck for fresh oven pizza, under the stars, make for a unique experience.
Experiences
An extensive selection of guest leisure experiences will be offered from Kisawa’s Sports Locker; ranging from:
- Pure relaxation
- Island adventures
- Getting involved in the community
- Paddle Board
- Snorkel
- PADI dive with the turtles, dugongs and dolphins in the crystal clear waters of this WWF protected marine park
- Hike to Crocodile Lake and meet the elusive family living there for the past 50 years
- Visit Flamingo Beach to watch these special pink creatures feed and flock just north of Benguerra Island
- Join the marine scientists to spend a day helping tag sharks and tuna, as part of the Ocean Observatory’s world has to offer
How to get there
Direct flights from South Africa’s Johannesburg International or from Kruger Mpumalanga Nelspruit Airport (subject to C19 regulations) to Vilanculos, Mozambique. From Vilanculos, Kisawa is reached either via Helicopter Flight or via motorized boat transfer.
Best combined with
Kisawa makes for the perfect Bush and Beach holiday. Combining epic Big Five safari encounters with a relaxing and laid back beach experience is the stuff dream holidays are made of.
Rates
Rates start from €5,880 all-inclusive per night
Future Found Sanctuary, Cape Town, South Africa
About Future Found Sanctuary
The Mountain Sanctuary is a seven-acre private estate, located in Hout Bay in Cape Town, resting on the foothill of Table Mountain, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Just half an hour from the heart of Cape Town, a short distance from breath-taking sandy beaches, and only 10 minutes from historic wine farms, this sanctuary offers luxurious exclusive-use villas and private suites for a blissful mountain-side escape designed for privacy.
The mountainside retreat encourages guests to spend time enjoying the many facilities scattered throughout the estate, which include:
- a state of the art Technogym,
- The Sensorium Spa which takes you on a journey of the 5 Senses, daily yoga classes in the verdant garden, sparkling heated pools and natural spring pool surrounded by an evergreen forest, natural meditation spaces across the estate and 5 gardens spread across the 7 acre property to entice you to engage with nature at your leisure.
- Learn about the benefits of plants in the Healing Garden and experience wind, fire, earth, ether and water in the 5 Elements Garden.
- Forage for the freshest produce in the herb and veggie gardens or pick fresh fruit from the myriad of fruit trees scattered about the estate.
- Restorative and healing packages are offered and include:
- The Art of Life (painting, photography, drumming, Japanese Raku, Tai Chi and more),
- Nature’s Feast (feasts, sensory rituals and movement workshops, guided by indigenous wisdom), and
- Living Beauty (inspired by Hózhó wellness philosophy, combining ontological coaching, intention-setting, experiential biomimicry and restorative self-care practices combined with wholesome food journeys, beauty treatments and expert discussions on regenerative health and beauty.
When will it open
Your relaxing retreat awaits; the villas and suites are now open.
How to get there
Numerous Airlines fly directly into Cape Town. A short private transfer by one of our welcoming chauffeurs will have you at Future Found in no time.
Best combined with
Everywhere! Cape Town is the perfect starting point to your African Adventure. From here you can explore South Africa’s Coast and Garden Route, the game rich private wildlife reserves of the Great Kruger National Park and more. Or fly direct to Botswana for a truly wild immersion in nature, which in turn combines beautifully with the Victoria Falls. Other connections to Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Indian Ocean Islands and many more options…
Rates
From USD429 per room / USD 3099 per 4 bedroomed villa per night half board basis
Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira, Mozambique
Surely one of the most anticipated new openings is the Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira, an ultra-luxury private island destination, located off the coast of Mozambique in the breathtakingly beautiful marine reserve of the Primeiras and Segundas Archipelago. This new development on a previously uninhabited tropical island is the first of its kind for Mozambique and Southern Africa.
About Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira
Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira will be the ideal island destination for honeymooners, multi-generational families, and everyone in between. With its unique setting and the high standards of everyone involved in the project, Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira is set to become southern Africa’s most sought-after beach resort. The resort will feature a range of dining venues, including an impressive 270˚ ocean-view fish and seafood market restaurant; a signature Banyan Tree Spa and watersports and Marine Conservation Centre.
Each ocean-facing pool villa has its own dedicated villa host and promises exclusivity, seclusion, and luxury as well as unrivalled access to one of the most untouched and pristine environments in Africa. Encircled by some of the best intact coral reefs off Africa that are home to green and hawksbill turtles and rich diversity of marine life, including the critically endangered dugong, the island will be 100% solar powered and have its own desalination plant to provide sustainable drinking water.
The choice of activities is varied, whether whale-watching (in season) to scuba diving and snorkelling. There is also the opportunity to explore Ilha Caldeira and other islands in the archipelago in the company of a resident environmentalist, finding out more about the resident flora and fauna. Additional on offer are kayaking and exploration of the nearby shipwreck of the historical Dutch MS Brastagi, which sunk in 1947.
When will it open
Planning a Festive Season Getaway? Perfect timing, as the Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira will be opening on 15 December 2022.
How to get there
- Nampula Airport (APL) to Larde – 50 min by helicopter or 35 min by small plane away, Nampula Airport is an airport in the northeastern part of Mozambique, with two paved runways.
- Larde to Resort – Time to get there: 35 min by boat or 7 minutes by helicopter
Best combined with
Whilst we recommend you maximize your time at this luxurious lodge, we do recommend adding on a safari stop-over in South Africa.
Rates
Rates & contracting will only be released in Feb.
