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The result: pared-back, sustainably minded structures that demonstrate a respect for nature and the region's architectural vernacular. The landscape of the largely uninhabited Nhamabwe peninsula in southern Mozambique is both the location and the design inspiration for Sussurro owners Sarah Birkett and Adam Humphreys. In the evening, they can join in the nightly sunset ritual at the outdoor amphitheater with a local musician and a roving drinks cart. Guests can partake in an herbal tea-making workshop, guided hiking and mountain biking, and even a caretaking session with the resident camels. Like all Six Senses properties, sustainability is at the forefront-most notable in the preservation of dark-sky conditions for optimal stargazing (join the weekly session with local astronomer Eitan Schwartz) and a garden whose produce you'll find at the property's four restaurants.

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The 60 suites and pool villas are decorated with locally made ceramics and wall hangings that cover the TV (you can roll them up via remote control). Instead of rising above its sandy surroundings, the property's low-slung, rough-hewn buildings (made with limestone excavated on site) are seamlessly integrated into the terrain. But when guests arrive, they're rewarded with refreshing iced tea and date cookies, along with uninterrupted vistas of golden sand dunes and the dramatic red Edom Mountains. Visitors must veer way off the beaten path to get to this oasis in southern Israel-it lies in the near-empty desert expanse along the ancient Incense Route. Lorène DuquesneĬourtesy of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Here, researchers from all over the world come to explore one of the richest and least visited subtropical ecosystems in the Indian Ocean. Don't miss a visit to the nearby Bazaruto Center for Scientific Study, which was co-founded with Kisawa as an African ocean observatory. But it's the warmth and passion of the staff that made my stay unforgettable. The wellness center, meanwhile, specializes in Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic techniques. There are 12 airy residences, dressed in a muted palette reflecting the natural colors and serenity found outside. The property is the brainchild of entrepreneur and philanthropist Nina Flohr (it was originally established to help local communities and protect the fauna and flora surrounding them) and is now also a tropical Eden of over 700 acres, bordered by the turquoise waters of a neighboring national marine park. Travelers seeking a deeply meaningful experience on the southeast coast of Africa will find their paradise at Kisawa Sanctuary, on the wildly beautiful Benguerra Island in Mozambique. The trip ended with an evening cruise aboard a private pontoon the camp's flickering torchlight is the only thing that distracts from the soundlessness of the riverine realm after the sun sets behind the ancient jackalberries. The culinary offerings lean toward veggie-forward recipes and locally inspired flavors instead of the staid red meat and G&Ts of many safaris-my favorite being a char-grilled broccoli with crispy coconut and a lime basil sauce. There's also a genuine effort at sustainability, thanks to the use of solar electricity and the found materials (including reclaimed-timber slatting) used as architectural elements. It's an ideal finale to a trip through the greater Okavango region, since it's designed with rest and relaxation in mind. DumaTau-which means 'the lion's roar' in the local Setswana language-lies on the migratory path of dozens of species, from big cats to rare birds, and many of them pass within sight of the lounge spaces and pool deck (making early-morning outings unnecessary). It's a complete reimagining of a once rustic retreat, made up of a new eight-tent property on a scenic overlook, where leathery elephants cool themselves in a lagoon below.

Perched in the northerly Linyanti Concession along its namesake river, DumaTau is Wilderness Safaris' latest addition to its portfolio.

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