Location
Sandibe is situated in Botswana - on the banks
of the Santantadibe river in the Eastern Okavango
delta, adjacent to Moremi reserve and 20km east
of Chief's Island. Sandibe has traversing rights
to private concession in 217 square kilometres
with permanent water. Sandibe is a 15 minute flight
from Maun to Chitabe airstrip, thereafter a 20-minute
drive to the lodge - accessible only by air via
Maun or Kasane. The lodge is situated under ancient
riverine forest in deep shade overlooking a permanent
papyrus waterway. The site is unfenced and escorts
are available at all times to ensure safety on
site.
Activities
Fly-In, Safari Lodge, Wildlife, Game Drives, Safari,
Walking /Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing, Photography,
Birding
Attractions
The region is adjacent to permanent water and
is characteristic of the delta seasonal floodplains.
Vast ancient riverine forests of ebony, knobthorn
and leadwood are characteristic of the river margins
with extensive open grasslands, palm forests and
acacia woodland in the drier areas. Exclusive
access is possible to some 70 sq. kilometres comprising
6 broad ecotypes and associated bird, plant and
animal species. As this is a wilderness area,
game viewing is subject to seasonal movement of
elephant, hippo, crocodile, buffalo, lion, cheetah,
leopard, wild dog, and general game. (no rhino)
Peak game viewing is July - October, with flood
plains inundated from June - September/October.
Facilities
The public area building faces into the sunset
with three rooms to the north and five rooms to
the south. All rooms are spaced for maximum privacy
whilst still being within comfortable and safe
walking distance from the public areas. Each of
the eight rooms comprises sleeping area, dressing
area behind the headboard, twin basin vanity,
toilet, partly open shower, luggage bench and
cupboard. All windows are insect gauze, no glass
anywhere, to maximise views into the forest and
over the floodplain. Each room has its own, comfortably
accessible, elevated viewing deck. Limited triples
can be accommodated on camp beds if required.
A filtered plunge pool is secluded under shade
near the public building. The rooms and public
building reflect traditional African design, constructed
in brick and plastered to a rough mud brick finish
with shaggy thatch roofs. The main building comprises
lounge, with fireplace, powder rooms, dining room
and interior servery. An elevated mezzanine library
and the use of video and TV facilities are available.
Weather permitting, meals will be prepared and
served under the trees from a traditional camp
kitchen. Intimate dinners and sleepouts, for the
adventurous, are offered. Additional features:
220-v ac current is available 24 hrs per day from
a silent generator and batteries- power is however
limited and the use of appliances such as hair
dryers can be arranged with management. Water
is gas heated to limit the use of firewood. Guest
can browse and purchase from evaporation cooled
wine cellar and gallery stocking exclusive clothing,
books and African art.
Additional Information
Game drives, mokoro trails, fishing, bush walks,
helicopter flights (which can be arranged on request),
birding walks, traditional activities are led
by indigenous people demon-strating their traditional
bush skills. Daily game drives are arranged in
the morning and evening with departure times seasonally
dependant. The evening drive extends into a night
drive. Drives are taken in 3 open landrovers with
a 10 seater capacity which is limited to 7 guests
only. Private vehicle on request subject to availability.
Bush walks are with armed guides equipped with
radios and first aid kits. Mokoro trails are arranged
for a miximum of 6 guests and are lead by professional
armed guides who carry radio and first aid equipment.
Trips are arranged in both the morning and evening.
Bush meals are also offered as a special experience
but these are weather dependant.
Children Policy
· Toddlers (0 - 3 years) welcome
· Children (4 - 12 years) welcome
· Children over 12 welcome
· Children (sharing with adults) 0 - 5
years = free of charge 6 - 11 " = charged
half rate
Location
· Game/Wildlife Reserve
Check In Before: 14:00
Check Out Before: 11:00
