andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

Dining at the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

Open sides in sitting and dining areas at the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge draw guests eyes outward to beautiful plains and reeded river banks.   Visitors relax over delicious meals in the dining room, while animals wander only metres away, or enjoy the cosy shelter of the fire-lit boma as thousands of stars light up the African sky.   

Day Itinerary

Guests staying at the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in Botswana may enjoy thrilling wildlife encounters while enjoying the indulgence and romance of Africa.

Morning Game Drive:

As dawn breaks over the African bushveld, guests are awoken. The guide discusses the route and planned sightings over fragrant tea or coffee and morning biscuits or rusks. During the early morning game drives, guests explore the floodplains and grasslands of the Delta in search of the Big Five, encountering large herds of elephant and buffalo or beautiful sable and roan antelope.

Breakfast:

Upon return to the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, a delicious breakfast awaits, with platters of fruit and cheese followed by a selection of hot breakfast dishes. Guests may choose from eggs, oats, waffles or a number of other options.

Lunch:

A short walk near the lodge can be enjoyed, accompanied by a guide, who shares his insight into the smaller animals and vegetation in this region of Botswana. A mouth-watering lunch in the shade of the riverine forest.

Afternoon Tea:

Guests are welcome to relax with a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or indulge in an afternoon siesta.  A late afternoon tea is served before participating in the afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Boat Ride:

If the waters are high enough, guests staying at the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge may explore the crystal clear channels of the Okavango Delta in Botswana on a mokoro or in a motorised boat. Many unusual bird species, frogs and other intimate details of the Delta lie waiting to be explored.

Dinner:

Guests return to the Sandibe Safari Lodge for a delicious dinner under African skies.

Check in and Check Out Times

• Check in: 14:00
• Check out: 10:00

General Services

• Airport transfers
• Housekeeping service
• Safari drives
• Wake-up call
• Walking safaris

Malaria Status and Animals

• The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a malaria area, and necessary precautions should be taken.

  Guests staying at the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge have the opportunity to observe the 'Big Five' as well as other water and land animals which are home in the Okavango Delta.

Children Policy

• Children are welcome to stay at the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in Botswana. However, children five years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives and river cruise activities due to safety.

  Children 16 age and older can take part in guided walks and the mokoro river cruise activities. Childminders are available and 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. No more than one triple in the camp is possible at any one time.

Social Responsibility

• The Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge supports the conservation of wildlife and contributes to its neighbouring communities in various ways.   The Lodge seeks to limit the impact regarding fossil fuels, the use of renewable energy, water and waste management, and recycling.  At Sandibe in the Okavango Delta, alien aquatic weeds are eliminated, which has been selected by the conservation authority to pioneer a weevil breeding project in the Okavango Delta.

  Monitoring Wetland bird species

  Through the financial support of BirdLife Botswana, the magnificent Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge contributes to the research which results in a better understanding of the population dynamics and ecological requirements of various wetland-dependent birds including the endangered Wattled Crane. These animal species are crucial indicators of the natural health of the Okavango Delta.

  Responsible Tourism

  The Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in Botswana is currently involved in several projects concerning the department of water affairs, the University of Botswana, the Harry Oppenheimer Foundation and the UNDP.

  Vegetable garden near the Okavango Delta, Botswana

  The Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge together with the &Beyond Foundation cooperate with the government to plant a sustainable vegetable garden in the Shorobe community. A borehole and water tank were built, and guest donations to the &Beyond Foundation made it possible to purchase a delivery vehicle to transport the vegetables.

  This vegetable garden is maintained by the community members themselves, with assistance from the maintenance teams of game lodges. The lodges located in the Okavango Delta purchase fresh vegetables from Shorobe every month. Not only can the community members provide their families with fresh produce this way, but they also have a sustainable source of income.