In the world of luxury travel, most stays involve private jets, speedboats, fast cars, and hotel suites decked out in the most extravagant trimmings – from the sheets to the bedspread. While it might have you thinking you’ve just woken up in a James Bond film, it doesn’t exactly scream “eco-tourism”.

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That might all be set to change with a new innovative and luxurious hotel set to open in Mozambique in 2020, called Kisawa Sanctuary.

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Located off the eastern coast of Mozambique and on the white sand beaches of Benguerra Island, Kisawa Sanctuary is a luxury stay that’s been five years in the making. It also stands as the first project from entrepreneur Nina Flohr, whose values of sustainability translated into a design suitable for even the most ethical of travellers. Made from 3D-printed sand, the hotel is minimally invasive and in the words of Flohr herself, “We’ve used design as a tool, not as a style to ensure Kisawa is integrated, culturally and environmentally, to Mozambique.” The 3D-printed sand is merged with Mozambican weaving, thatching, carpentry, and textiles from artisans in the area.

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