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SANDIBE SAFARI LODGE, BOTSWANA
Sandibe Safari
Lodge is set on a permanent channel of the magnificent Okavango
Delta, adjacent to the game-rich Moremi Wildlife Reserve on a 270
square kilometre (104 square mile) private concession.
The beautiful
thatched lodge nestles between permanent water and grass-swept plains
and was built with a commitment to "treading lightly on the
earth". The result is organic architecture that blends seamlessly
with one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Africa. Sandibe
is surrounded by an abundant array of wildlife and throughout the
year, guests are enchanted by the changing moods of the Delta. Through
exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and interpretive
bush walks, CC Africa's professional guides share the wonder of
this wetland wilderness.
"There's
no other place in the Okavango like it. It's as if a creative giant
has fashioned an idyllic village out of adobe and thatch and set
it down alongside a papyrus-fringed lagoon in a forest full of birds."
SANDIBE SAFARI
LODGE, BOTSWANA
Intimate safari cottages:Sandibe Safari Lodge is renowned for understatedly
stylish accommodation in the heart of the breathtaking Okavango
Delta.
" Eight thatched safari cottages with fans
" En suite bathroom and dressing room
" Separate w.c and open-air shower
" Private game-viewing decks
" Swimming pool in the forest
" Gift shop
Surrounded by forest, Sandibe's twin-bedded cottages are styled
in a fusion of ochres and tactile textures, with airy screen walls
opening onto exceptional views of the Okavango Delta wetlands and
savanna. The central dining and sitting area is tucked under a soaring
canopy of trees.
After your evening
game-drive, enjoy a delicious alfresco banquet of Pan- African cuisine
in the boma (outdoor) illuminated by dozens of candles and lanterns.
Alternatively, your private deck provides a romantic setting for
intimate candlelit dinners. Sandibe is also known for wonderful
bush picnics in surprising settings.
Twice-daily game-drives
Experienced CC Africa rangers and Batswana trackers will lead you
on exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Spotlit
night game-drives are especially exciting as we explore the thrilling
drama of the African bush at night, possibly revealing hunting prides
of lion or the elusive leopard.
Interpretive bush walks
Explore the Okavango Delta on interpretive wilderness walks
with a professional CC Africa guide steeped in knowledge of the
local fauna and flora, and get up-close-and-personal with Sandibe's
magnificent wilderness. Regretfully, children 16 years and younger
cannot participate in bush walks.
Tranquil mekoro (dugout canoes) and eco-craft excursions
Few memories can equal being poled through the channels of the Okavango
Delta in a mokoro by an experienced guide, or on Lily - Sandibe's
stylish silent electric wooden eco-craft. These boat excursions
may be enjoyed throughout the year and are best during the flood
season from June to September.
Exceptional birdwatching
Sandibe offers abundant birdwatching opportunities with 349 species
recorded here. Waterbirds flock to the marshes - storks, herons,
kingfishers and brightly-coloured bee-eaters - and you have an excellent
chance of spotting the Pel's fishing owl, one of only three fishing
owls in Africa, while enjoying a mokoro or eco-craft excursion.
Fishing
With myriad fish species including the finetoothed squeaker and
African pike, fishing from Sandibe's eco-craft is an enjoyable excursion.
Price
per person per night (2008)
Low Season (Nov)- $385
Mid Season (Dec)- $575
High Season (1st June to 31st Oct)- $820
OUR ALL INCLUSIVE
RATES FOR THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
" Luxurious accommodation in deluxe thatched chalets
" Three delicious meals daily including all teas and coffees
" House wines, local brand spirits and beers, soft drinks and
bottled water
" Two scheduled game-drives daily in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle,
accompanied by an experienced Ranger and Tracker OR Mokoro Trips
(dugout canoes) OR Ecoboat cruises
" Interpretive nature walks daily (one hour) accompanied by
an experienced armed tracker
" Laundry and Valet service
" Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
" VAT / Taxes
PLEASE NOTE:
" Rates
are quoted per person per night sharing
" Rates are quoted in US Dollar
" Rates are seasonal
" Long stay rates of 4 nights or more apply to a multi CC Africa
lodge itinerary
" Single supplement waived for 1st two single rooms on any
one booking
" Single room rates available on request
" Rates exclude transfers / park fees and extra's
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