|  Cottages
Each of just eight deluxe thatched cottages is positioned to capture
the presence of special trees and natural features such as a vast
termite mound, a river inlet or an age-old elephant crossing point.
The cottages have en suite bathrooms, open showers and private
decks. The elevated game-viewing decks of each cottage overlook
the Santantebi River.
Built with a commitment to "treading lightly on the earth,"
Sandibe's architecture evokes the earthy, organic, living forest.
No trees were sacrificed in the building of the lodge; instead,
cottages were built in a natural clearing. Any saplings that needed
removing were carefully transplanted into the surrounding forest.
Interiors
 The
spacious rooms are decorated in a rich fusion of ochre and tactile
textiles like silk and leather, and feature woven mats, copper and
rough-hewn wood. A quiet generator, solar power and absence of air-conditioners
means that your comfort is ensured without interfering with the
environment and the area's natural tranquillity.
Living Spaces
The lounge and dining areas are in the heart of the camp, tucked
under a soaring canopy of trees. Shaded decks slung with hammocks
afford views across the watery labyrinth and grassland. Sandibe
has a shaded swimming pool and well stocked curio shop. The communal
areas face into the sunset. The meandering paths of the camp are
those used by elephant and wildlife for hundreds of years.
Cuisine
 Sandibe
has a candelabra-illuminated, low-walled half boma (enclosed reeded
area) and a custom-designed charcoal-cooled wine cellar. In the
boma at night, numerous candles and an open fire cast a golden light
onto dining tables and leaf-strewn forest floor. Your own private
verandah provides a romantic setting for intimate candlelit dinners.
Pan-African cuisine is served in sumptuous abundance. Truly food
for the soul, this melange of traditional African recipes is enhanced
by Africa's famous spices - saffron, vanilla, cumin and nutmeg.
Bush Banquets
Bush dinners are served in a clearing in the bush under a star-studded
sky. There is little on earth that can rival dining alfresco under
the African night sky. Sandibe also offers elegant bush breakfasts.
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