Hwinzo is a sanctuary on the Mozambican coast — a place of genuine quiet and genuine purpose.
In Gitonga, the language of Inhambane, Hwinzo means far away—a phrase that captures the exact feeling of the property. Set on six hectares of indigenous forest and dunes on Mozambique's southern coast, Hwinzo is a family residence that evolved into much more. It is a sanctuary designed in harmony with nature for rest, connection, and stepping away from the noise.
Stay at Hwinzo
Casa Hwinzo, Garden House and The Casita - private rental and retreat accommodation for up to 18 guests
Restaurant
Once a month, Hwinzo opens to day visitors. Escape the noise, enjoy a swim, and share delicious African dishes.
Residencies
Space for makers, musicians, writers, and visual artists.
Hwinzo Field Guide
A surveyed, scientific illustration mapping Hwinzo and it’s native flora and fauna.
Retreats & Programs
Residential healing retreats and immersive wellness programs.
Weddings & Offsites
Intimate coastal weddings, leadership offsites, and private celebrations with exclusive use of the property.
Libumba & ALMA
The ceramic brand and the coastal environmental initiative are woven throughout the property
Inhambane Almanac
A beautifully illustrated curious person’s guide to the coast, craft, and culture of the peninsula
Stay
Private rental from $150/night. Three distinct dwellings—Casa Hwinzo, Casa Jardim, and The Casita. Designed for families, groups, and quiet reflection.
Libumba
The ceramic brand refining a 1,000-year-old pottery tradition rooted in Mutamba River clay. Handmade, glazed, and fired locally
Connect
Residential healing programs, intimate weddings, corporate offsites, and our once-monthly restaurant openings. All handled by arrangement.
The Roots & CMBM Africa
Anyieth’s work across the African continent, empowering women artisans in South Sudan and building a network of mind-body medicine practitioners across the continent.
Create
Dedicated space and uninterrupted time for artists, makers, writers, and musicians. Residency pplications reviewed on a rolling basis.
ALMA
A community initiative focused on waste innovation and coastal stewardship. Hwinzo and ALMA partnered to develop an eco-building technique,