Sandibe Safari Lodge


Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is situated in a remote wilderness area in the southeastern Okavango Delta, right on the southern tip of Chief’s Island. A private concession, Sandibe has exclusive traversing over 27 000 hectares (66 700 acres) of wilderness adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve. The site was specifically chosen for its extraordinary beauty, its prime location on the permanent Delta and its proximity to the game-rich grassy plains. Camouflaged under a tumbling canopy of wild palms and gnarled fig leaves, eight thatched cottages emerge in leafy clearings right on the edge of the Delta’s waterways.

Location

Transfer by light aircraft from Maun or Kasane to Chitabe airstrip. 45-minute game drive to Sandibe Safari Lodge.

Highlights

  • Situated in the oasis of the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta
  • Track the Big Five, as well as the semi-acquatic lechwe and sitatunga antelope
  • Day and night safaris, bush walks, mokoro and powerboat cruises
  • Close to Moremi Game Reserve, so better chance of spotting the Big Five than most other Okavango lodges

Facilities & Services

In the heart of the camp, tucked under the forest canopy, is the soaring sitting and dining area with quiet decks affording views across the waterways. A shaded swimming pool and well-stocked Safari Shop are close by. Pan African dinners are prepared and served in the open boma that boasts a unique charcoal-cooled wine cellar.

Child Policy

Children are welcome. Regretfully, children 5 years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives and mekoro activities. Children 16 years and older can participate in guided walks and mokoro activities. Childminders can be booked at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years are accommodated on game drives at the lodge manager’s discretion. An extra bed can be arranged for a child sharing its parents’ suite.

Rooms Types

Sandibe Safari Lodge offers 8 intimate African-inspired cottages with ensuite bathroom, twin hand basin, separate w.c and outdoor shower and dressing area. The cottages are airy with all windows covered in gauze to maximise views of the forest. Each cottage has an elevated viewing deck which is perfect for intimate candlelit dinners.

Activities

Twice-daily game drives in open safari vehicles, bush walks, mokoro (traditional canoe) excursions in the Delta, bush breakfasts, elegant bush dinners and birdwatching. Fishing is permitted between the months of March and December.

Star Rating 3 reviews

Read Reviews of the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

Honeymoon to Zambia, Botswana, Mauritius and South Africa during October 2011

I'm afraid I'm going to have to rate it as below average. Whilst the domestic staff, the food and the rooms were all excellent the reason for staying was for the safari and the guide fell well short of previous safari experiences that we had.

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Holiday to Botswana during February 2011

THe staff especially the guides and trackers were excellent but I found the Manager somewhat arrogant in her treatment of the staff and she had very high "expectations" as to the amount she suggested as appropriate tips for guests to give to her for her to "distribute" to staff - I tipped the staff directly. This left me with a bit of a bad taste. The Assistant Manager who was in charge for two of the three days was very helpful and pleasant

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Family Holiday to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa during September 2010

this was our favorite place - staff fantastic and location great.

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Customer Review

Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana during October 2011

Botswana Review

Wonderful safari, we saw more than I ever anticipated. I'm glad it's quality and not quantity in Botswana, we only ever encountered a few other safari vehicles per day.

Rated... 5stars

Signed:

Hayley Allen

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Timezone:
GMT + 2 hours
Language:
Setswana, English, local languages
Currency:
Pula, US Dollar
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
11 hours from Europe
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Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge has the following great offers:

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Terms & Conditions

Combine two or more of the following properties in Botswana and Namibia for 6 nights or more and get 2 nights free

  • Savute Under Canvas
  • Chobe Under Canvas
  • Moremi Under Canvas
  • Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
  • Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
  • Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp
  • Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge
  • Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
  • Offer applies to new bookings only

Valid Dates

17/02/2012 to 30/06/2012

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