The beautiful thatched lodge nestles between permanent water and grass-swept plains and was built with a commitment to "treading lightly on the earth".
The result is organic architecture that blends seamlessly with one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Africa.Sandibe is surrounded by an abundant array of wildlife and throughout the year, guests are enchanted by the changing moods of the Delta.
Through exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and interpretive bush walks, &Beyond's professional guides share the wonder of this wetland wilderness.
Sandibe is surrounded by an abundant array of wildlife and throughout the year, guests are enchanted by the changing moods of the Delta.
Through exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and interpretive bush walks, &Beyond's professional guides share the wonder of this wetland wilderness.
Exceptional safari accommodation Sandibe is an intimate lodge with just eight exclusive twin-bedded safari cottages, each with en suite bathrooms, open-air showers and private game-viewing decks overlooking the Santantadibe River.
Intimate safari cottages: Sandibe Safari Lodge is renowned for understatedly stylish accommodation in the heart of the breathtaking Okavango Delta.
- Eight thatched safari cottages with fans
- En suite bathroom and dressing room
- Separate w.c and open-air shower
- Private game-viewing decks
- Swimming pool in the forest
- Gift shop
Surrounded by forest, Sandibe's twin-bedded cottages are styled in a fusion of ochres and tactile textures, with airy screen walls opening onto exceptional views of the Okavango Delta wetlands and savanna.
The central dining and sitting area is tucked under a soaring canopy of trees.
After your evening game-drive, enjoy a delicious alfresco banquet of Pan- African cuisine in the boma (outdoor) illuminated by dozens of candles and lanterns.
Alternatively, your private deck provides a romantic setting for intimate candlelit dinners. Sandibe is also known for wonderful bush picnics in surprising settings.
ACTIVITIES;
Twice-daily game-drives
Experienced &Beyond rangers and Botswana trackers will lead you on exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Spotlit night game-drives are especially exciting as we explore the thrilling drama of the African bush at night, possibly revealing hunting prides of lion or the elusive leopard.
Interpretive bush walks
Explore the Okavango Delta on interpretive wilderness walks with a professional &Beyond guide steeped in knowledge of the local fauna and flora, and get up-close-and-personal with Sandibe's magnificent wilderness. Regretfully, children 16 years and younger cannot participate in bush walks.
Tranquil mekoro (dugout canoes) and eco-craft excursions
Few memories can equal being poled through the channels of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro by an experienced guide, or on Lily Sandibe's stylish silent electric wooden eco-craft.
These boat excursions may be enjoyed throughout the year and are best during the flood season from June to September.
Exceptional birdwatching
Sandibe offers abundant birdwatching opportunities with 349 species recorded here. Waterbirds flock to the marshes – storks, herons, kingfishers and brightly-coloured bee-eaters – and you have an excellent chance of spotting the Pel's fishing owl, one of only three fishing owls in Africa, while enjoying a mokoro or eco-craft excursion.
Fishing
With myriad fish species including the finetoothed squeaker and African pike, fishing from Sandibe's eco-craft is an enjoyable excursion.
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