andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is in the heart of the Okavango Delta, on a diverse, wildlife rich private concession. Set in a cool forest canopy of wild palms and gnarled fig trees, blends seamlessly with one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes. This flagship andBeyond lodge has a unique design that resembles a giant scaled pangolin at rest.
andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge offers luxury accommodation that is fantastic for honeymoons
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Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge accommodation:
Décor complements the natural lines of the exteriors. The giant king sized bed (or twin beds) looks out on spectacular Delta views from underneath a dazzling white mosquito net. The sounds of Africa lull and soothe when you wake, as elephants, splash in the water, baboons chatter, and birds call in the trees.
They have full en-suite bathrooms, personal bar and an open plan lounge area. An outdoor shower caters to those who simply cannot tear themselves away from the views. While discrete butler hatches add an aura of intimacy. Large wooden sliding doors open onto a private multi-level deck, with a seating area, and daybeds that invite guests to daydream away the afternoon gazing at a tranquil vista of water and sky. Private meals are served on the deck under starry skies. With the chorus of an orchestra of frogs. Back inside; a wood burning fireplace creates the ideal spot for cozy winter nights.
Sparkling private rim-flow plunge pools mirror the cool waters of the Delta channels.
Family Safaris
Children are welcome at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge. Should parents wish to share a room with children; the lodge can accommodate one triple room for children 16 years or younger to share with parents. A family suite is also available for families traveling together.
The spacious family suite at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge comprises of two suites with a covered inter leading walkway.
Child Policy at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge | |
0-5 years | No game drives, nature walks, motorized boating or mokoro activities |
6-11 years | Game drives at the camp manager’s discretion |
12-15 years | Games drives and motorized boating activities allowed |
16 years and above | All activities permitted |
Activities:
Big 5 safari game drives:
Enjoy the best game viewing in the Delta. Safari vehicle enhancements include bucket seats with customizable seat configurations, padded roll bars, charging points equipment, strip lights in the bin of the vehicles, camera bean bags on clamps, and a cooling canvas covered roof.
Guided Walking Safari:
If you’re looking for a thrilling view from the ground, this is your chance to discover a multitude of natural wonders in the company of your experienced walking safari guide. Tread in the tracks of the wildlife and breathe in the scent of crushed wild grasses.
Helicopter Flights:
Take to the air: scenic helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta’s mosaic of islands, plains, channels, and lagoons perfectly illustrate its ever-changing beauty. The Delta is one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena, featuring a series of both permanent and seasonal waterways and floodplains.
Interactive Kitchen:
Join the chefs in the kitchen and play with fresh ingredients: create delicious meals, and learn about local cuisine and flavors.
Where is Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge and what does it offer?
Situated on a private concession in the magnificent Okavango Delta; Sandibe boasts exclusive traversing rights over a vast stretch of land. Adjacent to the wildlife rich Moremi Game Reserve, in northern NG31. The lodge features the best the Okavango Delta has to offer in terms of both outstanding wildlife viewing and warm local hospitality.
Golden grassed floodplains inhabited by a staggering variety of wildlife stretch into the distance. Framed by lush palm islands and the spires of giant termite mounds. A channel of clear, cool waters runs directly in front of the elevated guest suites. Offering unrestricted views over the shimmering beauty of the Delta.
Guests can awaken to the sound of animals, laugh at the antics of baboons and squirrels over breakfasts and tread in the footsteps of elephants as they walk the ancient paths that bisect the forest. Days are spent exploring a maze of papyrus and the wide floodplains in search of wildlife.
Best time to visit the Okavango Delta
Botswana has hot, wet summers from October to April. Summer temperatures range from 25°C to 40°C / 77°F to 104°F. Winters (from May to September) are dry and cool and nights can be chilly. Winter temperatures range between 5ºC to 33ºC / 42ºF to 91ºF.
The rainy season is from late December to late February, sometimes continuing into March. With rain generally in the form of afternoon thundershowers.
During summer and spring, hot days usher in thunderstorms over a dry Delta. While in winter the land dries and the Delta fills with water.
Therefore, the best time for a Okavango Delta safari is in the winter. Once the rains have filled up the channels. This is between July – October.
How to get to &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Access is via a scheduled flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Maun. Or from Johannesburg to Kasane. Both followed by a light aircraft flight to Chitabe airstrip and a game drive from the airstrip to camp.
There are also flights available from Windhoek and Victoria Falls to Maun.
&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Rates
2024 and 2025 Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Rates per night | Suite | Per Family Suite |
11th January to 31st March | $1,850 | $6,475 |
1st April to 31st May | $2,680 | $9,380 |
1st June to 31st October | $4,100 | $14,350 |
1st November to 20th December | $2,680 | $9,380 |
21st December to 10th January | $4,100 | $14,350 |
Accommodation special offers at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Milestone Celebrations Offer
Celebrate a significant birthday or wedding anniversary with us and receive a 20% discount on your accommodation
Applicable for the following birthdays: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th etc.
Applicable for the following wedding anniversaries: 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th.
Valid for 6 months before OR after your celebration date. Simply provide your identification or wedding certificate as proof.
Valid for all room types.
May not be combined with other offers or long stay rates.
Offer can only be applied to the room the milestone guests will be occupying.
Valid 11th January – 10th April 2025, 1st May – 30 June 2025 and 1st September – 20th December 2025
Helicopter me to Sandibe Offer
Stay for 2 or more nights at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, and we will upgrade your fixed wing flight to a scenic helicopter transfer! Arrive in style and enjoy the complete comfort and convenience of a helicopter transfer. Complete with prime Delta views. No need to stop at the Chitabe airstrip or do the hour long drive from the Chitabe airstrip to the lodge. Additionally; for your return trip; you have the choice to helicopter onward to another &Beyond lodge or one of our partner properties in the area. Otherwise head directly back to Maun.
For transfers between Xaranna / Nxabega / Maun and Sandibe.
For transfers from specified third parties and Sandibe, a supplement of USD 100 – USD 120 per person per transfer is payable for an upgrade.
Valid until 10th January 2026
It may be combined with other offers or long stay rates at &Beyond
Please note due to fuel price increases, we may need to add a supplementary charge in the future.
Stay longer for less in Botswana
Visit Botswana and save up to 25%. The longer you stay, the better the discount. This is based on per person per night rates with longer than a 3 night stay.
Long Stay Rates may be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to the seasonal availability of the offer). For the same guests on a single itinerary.
Safari Honeymoon Offer:
Book a romantic African safari honeymoon at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge and one of you will get a 50% discount on your accommodation! What a great way to celebrate your union. Combine with any other &Beyond lodges / camps for an even better honeymoon.
The honeymoon offer is valid all year for stays of 2 or more nights.
Honeymooners can travel within 6 months of the date of marriage.
Excludes family suites, family rooms, and villas.
May not be combined with other offers or long stay rates at &Beyond
andBeyond Botswana Safari Packages:
We have 2 packages using &Beyond lodges in Botswana offering incredible value for money. They include practically everything from you arrival in Botswana. This is the ultimate luxury safari for a hell of a lot less!
Fly Me around Botswana Tour Package includes the Chobe/Savute camps. Stay 7 or more nights on this all inclusive package from $ 7,845 in 2024 and $ 8,095 in 2025.
Fly me around the Okavango Delta Package uses the Okavango Delta camps. Stay 6 or more nights on this all inclusive package from $ 6,725 in 2024 and $ 6,935 in 2025.
andBeyond camps include:
&Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas, &Beyond Savute Under Canvas, and &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Choose where (which lodges), and when (dates), and how long you want to stay using a combination of &Beyond lodges and camps in Botswana. A minimum of 2 lodges and a maximum of 3 lodges per package. A maximum of 3 nights can be spent at Sandibe.
What are the inclusions in these safari package deals?
All intercamp flights. Flights within the Okavango Delta may be a helicopter transfers or fixed wing flights. Fixed wing flights applicable for Savute and Kasane flights.
Road transfers between Kasane and &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas where &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas has been included in the itinerary.
Standard meet and greet at Maun International Airport or Kasane Airport on arrival.
Airport departure taxes at Maun and Kasane Airports.
6 or 7 night’s accommodation at any combination of &Beyond lodges/camps
Three meals daily,
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirit and beers, teas and coffees, and refreshments on game drives,
Laundry (excluding Chobe and Savute Under Canvas),
Safari activities,
Emergency medical evacuation insurance,
Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip,
Park fees, and VAT,
Guides’ Journal with illustrated wildlife and vegetation checklist and an area map with illustrated Star Birds checklist.
SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars (one pair per room to use throughout stay).
Extra nights may be added to this tour by using the applicable long stay rates.
Child Policy for the packages
Child sharing rates apply to children between 6 and 16 years of age. Children aged 5 years and younger do not qualify for the offer and will be quoted on normal rates.
Chobe and Savute Under Canvas: No children under 12 years allowed.
Chobe Under Canvas rate includes one photographic safari on the Chobe River with Pangolin Photo Safaris. Subject to a minimum of 2 night stay
Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp and Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp: Triple room only allows for children under 12 years to share with two adults.
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