A different way of belonging to a place
Sulula Mozambique is part of a much bigger story and a place with purpose
Set within Maputo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the lodge sits within a protected wilderness of forest, wetlands, lakes, savanna and coastline. Its future depends on protecting this extraordinary place - and on creating reasons for the people who live here to benefit from it too.
Extraordinary places. Meaningful pathways.
THE COMMUNITY
The Chemucane community holds a 40% ownership stake in the lodge. Many of our team come from the surrounding villages, bringing local knowledge, skills and a deep connection to the place into the experience of every guest.
Tourism creates employment, skills and opportunities, while a community levy from every stay contributes directly to the community.
The result is a model in which the people who call this place home have a genuine stake in its future.
THE WILDERNESS
Sulula operates within Maputo National Park, where tourism plays an important role in supporting the protection of the wider landscape.
A conservation levy and park fees contribute towards the management and protection of the park by Peace Parks Foundation and ANAC, the National Administration for Conservation Areas.
From elephants and hippos to turtles, whales and the extraordinary marine life along the coast, the wilderness around Sulula is not simply something to experience. It is something to protect.
We have built as lightly as possible.
The villas were created by the local community using local craftsmanship and materials, following the natural contours of the landscape. No trees were felled during construction. Solar power helps reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, while the design of the lodge keeps its physical footprint deliberately small and energy efficient.
For us, sustainability is not about adding a label to the experience. It is about finding a way to belong here without taking more from the place than we give back.
OUR FOOTPRINT
Protecting the place. Supporting its people. Leaving room for wilderness.
THE SULULA STORY
A NEW CHAPTER
Sulula Mozambique was formerly known as Anvil Bay.
The property has been reimagined under new ownership and a new brand, with a renewed vision for the experience, while remaining rooted in the extraordinary coastline, wilderness and community that have always made this place special.
Mozambique is where the story begins.
Sulula is the beginning of a growing collection of extraordinary places, each shaped by its landscape, its people and its own sense of place.
Sulula Mozambique is the first. More destinations will follow, connected by the same philosophy of meaningful experiences, thoughtful design and a deep respect for the places and communities that make them unique.
Two women. A shared love of Mozambique. A new way of seeing what is possible.
We both fell in love with Mozambique over 20 years ago and helped shape its luxury hospitality industry. Stella was the driving force behind well-known Azura Retreats, while Cordelia was CEO of White Pearl Resorts. Those experiences shaped our understanding of what makes a place extraordinary - and of the people, creativity and vision it takes to bring it to life.
After leaving our respective projects, our paths came together through a shared love of this remarkable country and a belief in what we could create together.
Anvil Bay already had an exceptional location, but we saw the opportunity to reimagine the experience and bring a new vision to life. Sulula is that next chapter: a brand built around meaningful experiences, women's empowerment and the belief that talent can be found everywhere, given the opportunity to flourish.
At the heart of Sulula are our Pathways: our own way of thinking about how people experience a place, from wild adventure and wonder to energy, connection, stillness and wellness. It is a philosophy we hope to take beyond Mozambique as Sulula grows into a collection of extraordinary places, each with its own character and sense of belonging.
For now, it begins here. With a place we love, a team we believe in and the freedom to follow our own flow.
This is Sulula. And we're only just beginning.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
A new name. A new chapter. The same extraordinary place.
Contact us: Reservations@sulula.com
Trade enquiries: Sales@sulula.com
Marketing enquiries: Info@sulula.com
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