&Beyond Lodges​

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&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Delta Lodge

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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. Inspired by nature and celebrating its stunning setting, the lodge features the best the Delta has to offer in terms of outstanding design, outstanding wildlife viewing and warm local hospitality.

Set in a cool forest canopy of wild palms and gnarled fig trees, this flagship lodge blends seamlessly with one of Africa’s most breath-taking landscapes. Behind the lodge, 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.

Why we love it

• Adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve, the lodge offers some of the most exceptional wildlife sightings in the Delta, which guests can enjoy on day and night safaris, as well as bush walks.

• The dazzling architectural design brings guests closer to the exceptional natural beauty of the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• The lodge is perfect for adventure-seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, first-time or repeat travellers, nature lovers, couples and families.

• Sandibe is situated on the edge of the Delta’s permanent waterways, which means that the areas where game drives and walks take place always remain accessible, even when the Delta waters are at their highest.

The lodge

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Inspired by one of the Okavango Delta’s most secretive inhabitants, the guest areas of &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge rise out of the trees clad in a wooden skin of shingles and timber that mirrors the pangolin’s body armour of overlapping scales. Organic and handmade, the lodge blends perfectly with its surroundings, becoming one with the Delta itself.

Stairs rising out of bower of trees lead into cool and spacious interior, ending on a terrace set just above ground level. A curved wooden roof soars high overhead, creating a grand and immense sense of scale. High interiors let in the clear African light and the endless Delta horizons, while an interactive kitchen tantalises guests with the fragrant aroma of spices at each mealtime. Warm and inviting, the vast expanse of the bar invites guests to linger over a sundowner drink or a morning cappuccino, enjoying spectacular views over a sea of papyrus from the elevated viewing deck. Descending to the shaded forest floor, a series of decks open out onto a lantern-lit boma formed from huge logs of descending size that mimic the tail bones of the pangolin.

Decorated in shades of copper and wood, intricately woven baskets abound throughout the guest areas, celebrating the arts and crafts of the Delta. The vast dining room is dominated by an immense table roughly carved from the root of an ironwood tree. Two large woven carpets duplicate the intricate patterns on the underneath of the area’s beautiful water lilies.

Grand interiors open out onto even grander vistas and every nook and cranny opens out onto unparalleled Delta views, even the cosy and intimate massage sala.

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While the main guest areas embrace the shelter of the Delta forest, the twelve elegant guest suites peep out from beneath its canopy, raised above the fringes of papyrus that line the Delta channels.

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&Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp

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Like the water lily from which it takes its inspiration, &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp nestles deep in the heart of the game-rich Okavango Delta.

&Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, offers a beautiful Botswana safari experience and enjoys luxurious solitude on its own Delta island within a 272 000 hectare (672 125 acre) exclusive wildlife concession. With only nine tents, this intimate camp offers an exclusive experience steeped in the wonder and magic of this extraordinary ecosystem.

Depending on the season you can float gently along clear, intricate channels and explore the myriad islands of the Delta or embark on exception game drives from the light and airy base of this ethereal camp.

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Why we love it

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• Game drives, bush walks, scenic helicopter flights and horseback safaris allow you to explore this beautiful area from different perspectives.

• Exceptional wildlife, including elephant, large buffalo herds, tsessebe, hippo, lion, leopard, African wild dog and roan antelope

• Remarkable bird-watching with 450 bird species, including Pel’s Fishing Owl. Vast number of migrant birds in summer.

• Wonderful setting for health and relaxation >Seasonal water-based experiences include motorized boat, mokoro and fishing excursions

• Perfect for an end to a safari, nature lovers, birders, return travellers, couples, families, anyone looking for a change of pace.

The camp

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In the midst of the Delta, surrounded by a mosaic of papyrus and reed beds, &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp provides an exceptional Botswana safari experience. With sweeping views opening up onto a seasonal lagoon, this serene and isolated Camp combines the best of what the Okavango has to offer.

Layered guest areas look out onto classic Delta silhouettes. Connect with friends and family in the spacious games area or treasure quiet moments in one of our secluded reading spots. Puddles of shade invite you to indulge in dreamy moments on a carefully placed mokoro bench. Share stories over the flavours of delicious meals in the open sided dining room or give in to the romance of African nights spent around a roaring fire under starry skies in our open air boma. A fully-stocked Safari Shop offers chic outdoor gear, African art and jewellery.

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&Beyond Lodges & Camps

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• South Africa

  • Kirkman’s Kamp

  • Ngala Safari Lodge

  • Ngala Tented Camp

  • Phinda Forest Lodge

  • Phinda Mountain Lodge

  • Phinda Rock Lodge

  • Phinda Vlei Lodge

  • Phinda Zuka Lodge

  • Tengile River Lodge

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• Botswana

  • Chobe Under Canvas

  • Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp

  • Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

  • Savute Under Canvas

  • Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp

  • Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge

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• Tanzania

  • Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp

  • Klein’s Camp

  • Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

  • Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

  • Serengeti Under Canvas

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• Mozambique

  • Benguerra Island

  • Vamizi Casa Marjani

  • Vamizi Casamina

  • Vamizi Kipila

  • Vamizi Papilio

  • Vamizi Suluwilo

  • Vamizi Tartaruga

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• Kenya

  • Bateleur Camp

  • Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

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• Namibia

  • Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

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• Zanzibar

  • Mnemba Island

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