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&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Okavango Delta, Botswana · andBeyond · Grand Luxury
Rebuilt without concrete and reopened on 1 September 2014 on a private Okavango Delta concession beside UNESCO-listed wilderness adjoining Moremi Game Reserve. Nicholas Plewman Architects and Michaelis Boyd shaped its organic timber forms after pangolin scales and weaver-bird nests, and Fox Browne Creative handled interiors across twelve solar-powered suites following a roughly 230-million-rand investment that won an A+Award in 2016.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Rooms from 1,076 sq ft (100 m²)
- Architect: Nicholas Plewman Architects
- Interiors: Fox Browne Creative
About &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
- Rebuilt entirely without concrete using biodegradable timber and Canadian cedar shingles, its organic architecture was inspired by pangolin scales and weaver-bird nests.
- Reopened 1 September 2014 after a roughly 230-million-rand rebuild, the 12-suite lodge runs largely on solar power and won an A+Award in 2016.
- Nick Plewman designed the original CC Africa lodge after the concession was granted in 1997; the site first opened around 1998.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,076 sq ft (100 m²).
History
andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge sits on a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve within the UNESCO World Heritage Okavango Delta in Botswana. An original lodge was designed by Nick Plewman for CC Africa after the concession was granted in 1997.
The lodge was completely rebuilt and reopened on 1 September 2014 with a radical organic design inspired by the scales of the pangolin and the woven nests of the local weaver birds. The reconstruction was led by Nicholas Plewman Architects with Michaelis Boyd Associates, and interiors by Fox Browne Creative.
Representing a roughly 230-million-rand investment, the 12-suite lodge was built without concrete, using biodegradable timber and Canadian cedar shingles, and runs substantially on solar power. It went on to win an A+Award in 2016 and is one of andBeyond's flagship properties.
Restaurants and bars
- Upstairs bar and lounge (viewing platform) — Bar
Experiences
- Safari game drives — Twice-daily game drives at dawn or late afternoon, continuing after nightfall, with local guides in search of the Big Five.
- Walking safaris — Walks on foot with an experienced safari guide to discover the Delta's wildlife and natural wonders.
- Family safaris — Activities for children, supervised by guides and lodge staff, bringing alive the magic of Botswana.
- Private safaris — Exclusive safari with dedicated guides and vehicle, with game drives of any length covering personal interests; available at an additional cost.
- Photography — Expert guides position guests for the shot; customisable vehicles have charging points and camera bean bags on clamps.
- Scenic helicopter flights — Bird's-eye flights over the Okavango Delta; available at an additional cost.
Amenities
- Wine store or cellar
- Bar
- Safari Shop
- Cosy fireplace in suites
- Complimentary pair of SWAROVSKI OPTIK EL Range 10x42 binoculars per suite
- Guides' Journal
- Customisable safari vehicles (max 6 guests)
- On-site helicopter
- Wi-Fi in guest suites only
- Complimentary laundry service
- Private butler service
- Plated service
- Private dining
- Bush brunch on request
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle depending on availability at additional cost
- Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip included
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