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
