Twelve suites shaped like the nests of golden weaver birds, wrapped around a curl of shingled wood modelled on one of Africa's rarest and most elusive mammals.
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Overview
A Pangolin, at Rest
Completely rebuilt in 2014, Sandibe's main lodge takes the shape of a giant pangolin curled beneath the forest canopy — copper-toned, glassless, and unlike any other lodge in the Delta.
Sandibe sits on the edge of a waterway deep in the Okavango Delta, on a private concession with exclusive traversing rights over 22,500 hectares of wildlife-rich land bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Shingled wooden roofs mimic the pangolin's overlapping scales, while the lodge's twelve suites — raised above the papyrus-lined banks — are built to resemble the woven nests of golden weaver birds. Roughly 70% of Sandibe's energy needs come from solar power, generated by the first solar plant of its kind in the Delta, in keeping with the lodge's broader commitment to a light environmental footprint.
An &Beyond flagship lodge. Sandibe is one of &Beyond's signature Botswana properties, known throughout the safari industry for its organic, sculptural architecture as much as its wildlife.
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Suites, Weaver-Nest Design
22,500ha
Private Concession
70%
Energy from Solar
2014
Lodge Rebuilt
Suites
Nests, Raised Above the Papyrus
Each suite is a private cocoon raised above the reed beds, with a plunge pool, fireplace and views chosen for maximum privacy.
Suite — Private Plunge Pool
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A Private Plunge Pool & FireplaceEvery suite includes its own plunge pool and a cosy fireplace, alongside a king-size bed and an outdoor shower.
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Raised Above the Reed BedsSuites sit above the papyrus-lined banks like golden weaver nests, positioned individually for privacy and unobstructed Delta views.
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A Family SuiteTwo interleading suites connect via a covered walkway, sharing a serving hatch, personal bar and open-plan lounge for families travelling together.
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Air-Conditioning ThroughoutEvery suite is fitted with air conditioning, a rarity in the Delta's remote lodges, alongside a private butler.
Experiences
Wild Dog Country
Sandibe's private concession is known for exceptional predator sightings, with wild dog, leopard and lion all regularly encountered across its floodplains and woodland.
Day & Night
Game Drives
Day and night drives across the Chitabe concession's floodplains, woodland and termite-mound-studded grassland.
On Foot
Guided Walking Safaris
Walks led by expert guides through the reed beds and forest floor surrounding the lodge.
Kitchen
The Interactive Kitchen
Guests join Sandibe's chefs to make their own pizza or gourmet burgers in a wood-fired oven, learning local flavours along the way.
Air
Scenic Helicopter Flights
Helicopter flights over the Delta's mosaic of islands, channels and lagoons, arranged by prior request.
Family
WILDchild Programme
&Beyond's WILDchild activities give younger guests interactive, hands-on ways to learn about the Delta's wildlife and culture.
Wellness
Massage Sala & Gym
A small gym and a private massage sala sit close to the main lodge for quiet time between game drives.
Dining
An Interactive Kitchen
Sandibe's kitchen is part of the experience — guests can join the chefs to prepare their own meals, from wood-fired pizza to gourmet burgers.
01The treehouse-style dining pavilion
02The main lodge deck, beneath the pangolin roofline
03A fire-lit boma for evening meals
04Private dining on each suite's own deck
The Boma — Fire-Lit Dinners
Location
Bordering Moremi
Sandibe's private concession sits on the edge of a Delta waterway, with exclusive traversing rights over land that directly borders the Moremi Game Reserve.
Exclusive traversing rights over 22,500 hectares (55,600 acres) bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
A low-density safari environment, with wildlife encounters uncrowded by other operators' vehicles.
Home to large elephant herds, lion prides, leopard and regular sightings of African wild dog.
Reachable only by light aircraft into the nearby Chitabe airstrip, keeping the concession genuinely remote.
Fly
Light aircraft connect Maun to the Chitabe airstrip, with onward flights to other Delta and Kalahari camps.
Transfer
A short game-drive transfer from the airstrip brings guests directly into the concession and to the lodge.
Combine
Sandibe pairs naturally with &Beyond's other Botswana and regional properties for a longer circuit.
Design & Nature
Architecture Worth the Trip Alone
Sandibe's pangolin-inspired design has made it one of the most photographed lodge exteriors in the Okavango Delta — as much a destination as the wildlife around it.