SANDIBE
Okavango Delta
Sandibe: Our ViewSandibe…..Sandibe….Sandibe. Imagine a beautiful area of the Okavango with plentiful game including all the predators and fairly regular sightings of wild dog. The location has all the settings of a superb lodge. &Beyond, formerly called Conservation Corporation Africa, slightly shot themselves in the foot by building the camp out of concrete. However, that aside, it is actually a lovely camp with excellent game. Sandibe gets 3 paws. The game is excellent and the area is difficult to beat, but the permanent structure of the camp is slightly off-putting when the beautiful Chitabe camp is just next door for the same price. Sandibe: Fast Facts$1,010 per person per night peak season Our Rating
Sandibe: The DetailSandibe is located to the west of the Okavango Delta, and only about a 20 to 40 minute flight from Maun, depending on the flight route. The Lodge itself faces a channel which leads to a massive floodplain. The main areas of Sandibe are tucked under the forest canopy. The sitting and dining area with quiet, hammocked decks offering views across the waterways and savannah. There is a shaded swimming pool which offers a welcome break during the middle of the day and Pan-African dinners are prepared and served in the open boma that boasts a unique charcoal-cooled wine cellar. The eight African-inspired cottages have en suite bathrooms, twin hand basin, separate W.C. and shower and dressing area. The cottages are airy with all windows covered in gauze to maximise views of the Delta. Each cottage has an elevated viewing deck which is perfect for intimate candlelit dinners and for admiring the view during the day. The Sandibe concession is a hub of excellent game viewing. It has such a variety of environments that it caters for all animals. Great for predators and large herds of antelope. Its prime location on the permanent Delta and its proximity to the game-rich grassy plains, offers a water and wilderness experience with the excitement of viewing big game on land, by guided walking, day and night game drives or on water in relaxing mokoro excursions.
Sandibe: Latest News
Sandibe: THE DOGS ARE BACK!
5 Sep 2011 The dogs are back! The pack of wild dogs moved off in early April and made their first appearance back on the Sandibe concession in mid August. A few days later we were out on a drive and found the dogs on an island not too far from the lodge - 20 adults and 7 puppies. They started moving and we ... Show me more > Sandibe: GIANT EAGLE OWL CATCHING SOME ZZZZZZ 5 Sep 2011 A few days ago I arrived at the lodge to find the butlers & guests standing under the trees just next to the dining area and all looking up and pointing. After scanning the tree tops I spotted what they were all looking at - a Giant Eagle Owl perched on a branch catching up on some sleep after a ... Show me more > Sandibe: Scops Owl seeking refuge in Kasane office 014 14 Jul 2008 It was at about 12 midday I heard a group of Arrowmarked Babblers chakling harshly right in front of the office, when I tried to go out to investigate what was going on I nearly collided with a terrified scops owl by the door which flew in to seek refuge under the office desk, the way it was ... Show me more > Sandibe: A Desperate Elephant 10 Oct 2007 On our way back to the lodge one afternoon, driving next to the Airstrip, we spotted an elephant next to the road energetically shaking a palm tree, and trying desperately to shake off some of the fruit. The poor elephant fought long and hard to get at least one piece of fruit or at least one nut - ... Show me more > Sandibe: Hyenas attack Hippo 21 Nov 2006 During our tea break on morning drive, we were watching 2 Spotted Hyena next to the water. A Hippo came out of the water, minding his own business. The hyenas then approached the hippo and started to bite at its legs. The hippo turned and ran back into the water.Boyce and James Show me more > You may also likeOkavango Delta
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