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| ACCESS |
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What method of transportation is recommended to reach Sandibe Safari Lodge? |
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Sandibe is easily accessible by daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Maun, followed by a 20-minute light aircraft transfer to Sandibe airstrip and a 45-minute game-drive to the Lodge. Scheduled flights are also available from Victoria Falls to Maun. Private charters are available. We can pre-book and package all of your regional/internal flights and transfers.
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How do I get to the Okavango Delta - Maun (Botswana)? |
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There are daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Maun. Should you require a transfer from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to Maun, scheduled flights are also available.
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| AFRICAN WILDLIFE |
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What are the characteristic animal species of the area? |
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Kudu, impala, giraffe, lion, elephant, hippo, Nile crocodile, African wild dog, red lechwe (antelope), 349 bird species, including the special Pel’s Fishing Owl… |
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| CHILDREN |
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Are babysitting services offered? |
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Sandibe’s housekeepers are available for babysitting. |
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Are children welcome? |
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Yes, children under 11 are warmly welcome at Sandibe. allowed. Recommended age for children on safari is six years and older.
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Where do children sleep? |
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An extra bed can be arranged for one child (11 and under) sharing their parents’ cottage.
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What are the safari activities available for children? |
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Activities depend entirely on the age of the children and may include the following:
- Special family game-drives (at the discretion of the lodge manager and subject to availability)
- Special one-hour children's bush walks within the camp perimeter
- Planet Manager activity books
- Special programmes can be compiled such as tracking for children, fishing, frog safaris and birding
- Children’s meals and menus available
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| FOOD |
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What style and type of meals are on offer? |
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All CC Africa lodges are world-renowned for their delicious Pan-African cuisine – fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour.
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Do you cater for specific diets? |
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: Yes, all dietary requirements will be catered for. When making your reservation, please advise us of any specific dietary requirements that you may have, and they will be communicated immediately to the Lodge. Should specific items such as kosher meals need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately. Two weeks notice is required as kosher food is not available in Maun and needs to be flown in from Johannesburg, South Africa, so pre-planning is critical.
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| GUEST SAFETY |
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Will I be safe? |
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Guest safety is of paramount importance – fully trained uniformed security staff monitor animal activity within the Lodge areas, and always escort guests to/from their cottages (especially between dusk and dawn).
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| HEALTH |
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What kind of medical precautions do I need to take? |
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Please consult your physician or health department for the latest health and anti-malarial precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.
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How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged? |
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Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate at all CC Africa lodges. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is evacuation insurance only and does not replace normal travel insurance. Trained first-aiders are on standby at the lodge at all times, and emergency evacuation by air is available.
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| INTERNET/TELEPHONE FACILITIES |
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Do you have Internet access? |
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Intermittent Internet access is available. |
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| LAUNDRY SERVICE |
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Do you have a laundry service? |
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We offer a complimentary laundry service – no dry cleaning facilities available. |
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| PACKING SUGGESTIONS |
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What do I need to pack? |
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- Light cotton trousers
- Cotton shorts
- Light cotton shirts (long and short sleeved)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals
- Shower-proof rain jacket/windbreaker
- Sunhat
- Fleece
- Insect repellent
- Small torch
- Bathing suit
- Suntan lotion
- Sunglasses
- Camera (recommended Telephoto Lens)
- Binoculars
For winter, pack an extra:
- Warm jacket
- Woollen hat
- Scarf and gloves
Batteries, camera film, sunscreen and an extensive range of branded safari wear can be bought at the Lodge’s crafts shop. |
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| POWER |
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Do you have electricity? |
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220v current is available 24 hours a day from a silent generator and batteries. Power is however limited and can only cope with 1200 watts. Hairdryers are available in all rooms. |
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| SAFARI ACTIVITIES |
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What are the activities? |
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Sandibe offers a range of exciting activities, from morning and afternoon/night game-drives and guided bush walks, to eco-craft and mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions. Regrettably, for safety reasons, children under six cannot participate in any activity. Children between six and 12 are allowed on game-drives and eco-craft excursions only.
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What are the approximate starting times of the game-drives? |
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Dependent upon the seasons, these are approximate times only:
- Spring and summer (October to April)
- Morning game-drive 6:00am
- Afternoon/evening game-drive 4:00pm
- Autumn and winter (May to September)
- Morning game-drive 6:30am
- Evening game-drive 3:45pm
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What is the length of the game-drives? |
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Approximately three to four hours.
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What is the maximum number of guests allowed on the game-drives? |
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Usually six – occasionally up to eight.
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How are CC Africa’s trackers and rangers trained? |
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We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers across the group who are trained at CC Africa’s Inkwazi Ranger Training School at Phinda in South Africa, and are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm and excellent knowledge of the African bush and wildlife. Guest safety is paramount at all times.
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| SAFARI SEASONS |
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Which are the best months to visit Sandibe? |
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Superb game-viewing and water activities are available throughout the year. The Okavango has hot, wet summers (October to April) and dry, cool winters (May to September). March to May is beautiful, as the vegetation turns green after the summer rains and many species of wild flower come into bloom. The Okavango Delta is generally at its highest flood levels from June to August. Daytime temperatures range between 24°C/75°F - 27°C/81°F lowering to approximately 6°C/43°F at night. September to December tends to be dry and hot, with an average temperature of
35°C/95°F.
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When is the rainy season? |
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The rainy season – generally in the form of magnificent afternoon thundershowers – is from late December to the end of February, sometimes continuing into March. The sunlight after an African storm is incredibly intense and superb for wildlife photography. The summer rains also bring spectacular migrant birds to Botswana. |
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| WATER |
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Can I drink the water? |
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Water is pumped from a well, and although delta water is safe to drink, we do offer bottled water in the rooms and with meals. |
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