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- Central Kalahari
- Chobe National Park
- Kalahari Salt Pans
- Linyanti, Selinda & Kwando
- Okavango - Moremi Reserve
- Okavango Delta
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&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Rustic and laid back, &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is set on a permanent channel of the magnificent Okavango Delta, adjacent to the game rich Moremi Wildlife Reserve.
Sandibe’s location offers a great mix of forest and floodplain, permanent deep water channels and several ancient baobab trees. There is wildlife here in abundance.
&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is a stylish and intimate lodge with just eight exclusive safari cottages, each with en-suite bathroom, an outdoor shower and private game viewing decks overlooking the Santantadibe River.
Activities at Sandibe Lodge include game drives, walks and mokoro trips when flood levels are high.
Sandibe Lodge is reached by a short flight from Maun followed by a 30 minute vehicle transfer.
What’s so Special?
Game drives at Sandibe are accompanied by both a guide and a spotter, which means a good chance of spotting more elusive animals such as leopard and wild dog.
Sandibe Lodge offer great attention to detail; rooms feature books and magazines, great shower products and small decanters of amarula and sherry for nightcaps.
The location is really quite beautiful, especially the nearby lagoons, which are best explored by Mokoro in the wet season.
Sandibe Lodge is great for single travellers as a single supplement isn’t usually charged.
Bear in Mind
Rooms can be slightly dark because of the shade of the trees.
Sandibe Lodge will accept children under 12 years but they won’t be able to partake in the Game Drive activities.
&Beyond Sandibe Safari Lodge has been scheduled for an exciting rebuild and upgrade programme that will give it a brand new look.
The lodge will be temporarily closed from January to June 2014.
Chitabe Concession Wildlife
Renowned for its abundant wildlife, the Okavango Delta and the areas surrounding &Beyond Sandibe are home to a large number of species, including many predators, as well as a number of species adapted to the semi-aquatic lifestyle, such as the elegant red lechwe and shy sitatunga.
Lion prides, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog may be encountered, while families of hippo hide in the deeper channels and lagoons.
The area supports the continent’s largest surviving concentration of elephant and buffalo, while roan and sable antelope roam the open woodlands.
While lion are commonly encountered near &Beyond Sandibe, they are not the only predator found in the area.
Although predominantly nocturnal and difficult to spot, leopards are fairly common throughout the Okavango, particularly in dense riverine forest.
Apart from the more commonly encountered predators, the Okavango is also a stronghold for the endangered African wild dog, although sightings of this rare animal are relatively uncommon.
Exhibiting a fascinating social structure, wild dog live in packs led by a dominant pair with a strict social hierarchy.
One of the most common antelope in the Okavango, the red lechwe is especially adapted for the swampy conditions.
Its splayed, elongated hooves give it a sure footing in muddy conditions, allowing it to inhabit the outskirts of the permanent swamps. With an incredible wealth of species, the Okavango is also a haven for birding enthusiasts.
One of its most sought after species is the huge but elusive Pel’s fishing owl, which roosts in the densest evergreen thickets.
A quintessential African sound, the haunting call of the fish eagle can be heard echoing over the channels.
Typical Day Activities
At &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, the days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and the nights to spoil you with the romance of Africa.
Morning Game Drive
As dawn breaks over the African bush, a gentle tap on your door will wake you to the delights of a new day.
Your guide will discuss what you hope to see that day over fragrant tea or coffee and morning biscuits or rusks.
Explore the floodplains and grasslands of the Delta in search of the Big Five, encountering large herds of elephant and buffalo or elegant sable and roan antelope.
Breakfast
Return to the Lodge for a delicious breakfast, with platters of fruit and cheese followed by a selection of hot breakfast dishes.
Choose from eggs, oats, waffles or a number of other options.
Lunch
If you wish, you can walk off your breakfast on a short walk near the lodge, accompanied by your guide, who will share his insight into the smaller animals and vegetation in the area.
Lunch is served in shady guest areas tucked into the riverine forest.
Afternoon Tea
Cool off with a refreshing dip in the Lodge pool or indulge in an afternoon siesta. Then enjoy a late afternoon tea before you embark on your afternoon game drive.
Afternoon Game Drive
Set in out in search of wildlife once again, stopping to marvel at the spectacular sight of the setting sun casting a golden glow on the floodplains and Delta channels.
Dinner
Return to the Lodge for a mouth-watering dinner under African skies.
2018 - 19 Price Guide:
- 2 nights from £940 pp
Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation
- Full Board - 3 Meals Daily
- Scheduled safari activities
- Return airstrip transfers
This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.
Prices will vary according to seasonal surcharges.
Please ask us for any current special offers.
Conservancy & park entrance fees are not included in the above mentioned rates where applicable - these are charged per 24-hour period.
Jasmine Bonus:
- Full Board
- Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
- Daily Safari Activities
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All of our Botswana Safari Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of Botswana Safari Holiday to suit your interests and budget.
Call us now to speak to a Botswana Safari expert about your Botswana Holiday or Honeymoon to Botswana.
Call us now on 0333 7000 747
We're open from 9 until 9 daily and our 0333 number is a local rate number included in most call packages.
