Mozambique · benguerra island

Kisawa Sanctuary

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After the rains: clear water, warm days, the archipelago to yourself.

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When to go to Kisawa Sanctuary

Our pick

March to May and November to December

After the rains: clear water, warm days, the archipelago to yourself.

Avoid

February

February sits at the peak of the Indian Ocean cyclone season with heavy rain and thick humidity, so dive visibility drops and a storm can genuinely wreck the stay.

The hotel, up close

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What Sets It Apart

Fourteen bungalows across 300 private hectares of Benguerra Island dune and beach

Private beach

Beach / seafront

Pool

Spa & wellness

Fine dining

Sailing

Common questions about Kisawa Sanctuary

When is the best time to visit Kisawa Sanctuary?

The best months to visit Kisawa Sanctuary are March to May and November to December. After the rains: clear water, warm days, the archipelago to yourself. Early-summer heat and empty sandbanks before the holidays.

What makes Kisawa Sanctuary special?

Fourteen bungalows across 300 private hectares of Benguerra Island dune forest and beach.

When is the worst time to visit Kisawa Sanctuary?

The months to avoid at Kisawa Sanctuary are February. February sits at the peak of the Indian Ocean cyclone season with heavy rain and thick humidity, so dive visibility drops and a storm can genuinely wreck the stay.