1st Person Africa
Sussurro, an Ode to African Material Culture in Mozambique
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eated on the secluded shores of a warm turquoise lagoon in Southern Mozambique, Sussurro is a thoughtfully designed space for you to align with nature and immerse yourself in a more meaningful travel experience. Sussurro’s profound commitment to create a more conscious African experience is reflected in each design and amenity. BUNGALOWS Private bungalows provide over a thousand square feet of personal space surrounded by nature. Each suite includes indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and generous water front verandahs. Mozambican vernacular architecture weaves a natural canopy above billowing mosquito nets. Large apertures allow the colours of an ever changing landscape to permeate the space. Rooms are dressed with furniture created and carved onsite and thoughtfully collected artisanal pieces from sub-saharan African. Living spaces include a Gallery, Library, Lap Pool, Guest bar, Restaurant, Beach and Elemental Yoga Deck. Places to gather and restore. INTIMATE BUSH EXPERIENCE Mindful wilderness itineraries that utilize Sussurro’s inherent knowledge of Mozambique and the African bush are personalized for each guest. Two to four day guided excursions into the Mozambican National Parks of Gorongosa and Zinave. Rest under the clear glittering night sky, in canvas tents that redefine luxurious minimalism, wake to the timeless rituals of the bush. DHOW SAFARI Set sail on one of Sussurro’s traditional lateen rigged Mozambican dhows. Drift through waterways flanked by floating forests and small fishing villages. Venture out on the warm Indian ocean wind and experience an East African
brunch on a deserted island in the Bazaruto Archipelago. MORE EXPERIENCES Indulge in Yoga, Artisinal fishing, Weaving workshops, SU Paddle boarding, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving. FOOD The restaurant harvest table embraces Sussurro’s real-food philosophy. An open plan kitchen breaks the traditional divide between host and guest. Mindful attention is placed in sourcing fresh produce, ensuring your stay maximizes the support of our community’s local fishermen, organic farmer’s markets and sustainable traders. Drawing from traditional East African ways of living in our food ideology, Sussurro’s plantrich menu includes indigenous superfoods such as baobab and moringa and our Organic food garden informs the menu seasonally. However, the kitchen is open to adapting and personalizing our menu to your requirements. AN ODE TO AFRICAN MATERIAL CULTURE We believe that craft serves as an important link between humanity and nature, and that maintaining this connection is imperative for our collective development with the natural world. Intuitive Exploration - We seek meaningful experiences within a unique and undiscovered terrain; our guests and their journey forming the heart of our service. Honouring an Invaluable Ecosystem - We look to engage with land and community with a tender and intuitive touch; to slow down enough to appreciate the reciprocal nourishment we offer
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