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globetrotting 10 places to watch
A rendering of the spa at the Banyan Tree Ilha
Caldeira, opening in December in Mozambique
Metallic gold and onyx hues in the Homestead, shown
in a rendering, nod to Africa's rich mineral wealth
Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira's Africa debut
will feature 40 private pool villas
The 22 bungalows at Kisawa Sanctuary incorporate the
weaving and carpentry techniques of local artisans
Nina Flohr's lifelong love affair with
Africa led her to open Kisawa Sanctuary
in Mozambique on Benguerra Island last
year. A passion project for Flohr, Kisawa
celebrates local craftsmanship with the
thatching and weaving skills of Mozambican
artisans on display throughout the 22
bungalows. With 40 private pool villas
and oceanfront views, Banyan Tree Ilha
Caldeira will also land in Mozambique this
year, featuring a design by South African
firms Craft of Architecture and Lucy Eaton
Corder Consulting. The group's first flag on
the continent, the 100 percent solar-powered
resort will resemble a typical village with
furniture produced in nearby Nampula.
Global brands are also expanding to
Africa, with Marriott and Accor leading the
construction pipeline with 94 and 89 hotels,
respectively, in development, according to
W Hospitality Group. Radisson Hotel Group
counts 34 hotels in its pipeline, including
the palatial Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa096
Tunya
in Zambia. Two urban hotels are also
scheduled to open in 2022, the MGallery
Gigiri in Nairobi and the Nobu Hotel
Marrakech. Part of King Mohammed VI's
Tourism Development Strategy Vision 2020,
the latter will be located in the Hivernage
district, steps away from the historic heart
of the city.
Here, we highlight three retreats that
invite visitors to submit to the majesty of
their settings through elevated designs
grounded in a sense of place.
Lolebezi Safari Lodge
Spread across a dozen acres of Lower
Zambezi National Park in Zambia, the
luxury safari lodge Lolebezi will reawaken
local traditions when it opens this year.
" It was important for the [owners] that
the lodge satisfied the practicalities of
family escapes and simultaneously set
new standards in the realm of African
hospitality to delight seasoned travelers, "
says Fox Browne founder and owner
Debra Fox. " They wanted a lodge that has
a contemporary design, and yet it had
to be modest in a way that renders it
sophisticated, effortless, and timeless. "
Comprising eight river cabins that
line the Zambezi River, the minimalist
accommodations will feature striking
details like fish scales, avian motifs, and
theatrical curtains that cocoon beds in a
cascade of wooden beads and mosquito
nets. Perhaps most notably, cabins will be
distinguished by an eco-friendly light-gauge
structural steel frame that supports canvas,
glass, steel, and reclaimed wood. " Although
the effect is dramatic, it is undoubtedly
Zambian in its authentic connection with
the mighty Zambezi River and the African
landscape, " adds lead architect Jack
Alexander. " The design of Lolebezi lodge
is a fresh take on the typical rustic tented
camp for which Zambia is well-known and
so well-loved. "
February/March 2022 hospitalitydesign.com
Photos and renderings courtesy of BANYAN TREE, GRANT PITCHER, THE HOMESTEAD, and ELSA YOUNG
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