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 WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS IN AFRICA; MAGICAL GAME RESERVES, EXOTIC ISLANDS & SECLUDED BEACHES
Africa Safaris' TOP 10 Perfect Wedding & Honeymoon locations

About weddings and honeymoon in Africa: Africa Safaris are experts in facilitating romantic bush celebrations and we can stage the ultimate safari wedding in Africa followed by a memorable honeymoon in Africa's remotest areas. We choose only the best hotels with years of experience in arranging imaginative and memorable weddings, which have equipped us to make your perfect day a reality. From spectacular mountain vistas, to unspoilt stretches of sandy white beaches and rugged coastlines…to vibrant cosmopolitan centers…and to the exciting bushveld beating to the pulse of Africa, Africa offers a multitude of perfect wedding and honeymoon locations. Not sure which destination to pick? Click here to view Africa Safaris' selection of ten of the most romantic destinations for honeymoons and weddings in Africa.

“Wedding & Honeymoons to Africa [Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa & Seychelles] since 1995”

Most romantic destination # 07: Sandibe Safari Lodge, Bostwana
[Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana, Southern Africa]
At Sandibe, you can experience the ever-changing miracle of the Okavango Delta on your doorstep. Sandibe Safari Lodge is set within a 270km² private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve in one of the most beautiful parts of the Delta. Located near the perennial Santantadibe Channel, the lodge nestles between permanent water and grass-swept plains where herds of elephant, buffalo and topi (tsessebe) wander amid vigilant predators. Rolling plains stretch into the distance, etched with the silhouettes of palm trees, mud-castle spires of giant termite mounds and ancient Baobabs. The lodge, constructed according to strict environmental principles, opened in 1998.
"Wetland Wilderness"
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Overview:
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Intimate cottages
Organic, undulating design
Prime location on permanent Delta
Proximity to game-rich grassy plains
Magnificent wetland wilderness
Bird-watcher's paradise


Diverse fish
Wildlife includes kudu, giraffe, lion, hippo, crocodile, elephant
Day and night game drives
Guided bush walks, San guide
Guided mokoro (dugout canoe) cruises
Listed among the 101 best hotels in the world in UK Tatler's Travel Guide 2001

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The Okavango Delta (16 000km²) is a wetland wilderness of looping channels edged with tall papyrus. A spectacular oasis rich in wildlife, the Delta is an ever-changing Eden where copper-hued jacanas tiptoe gracefully across lily-lined channels, and the booming bellow of hippos and the haunting call of fish eagles answer the song of reed-frogs. When the grasses mellow to gold, marking the wane of the rainy season, a pantheon of African wildlife is drawn, sometimes in thundering waves, to the perennial water. Sable antelope, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, lion and Africa's monumental wanderers, elephant, drift across the Kalahari sands towards the Delta.

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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. 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.

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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.

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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 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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Guided day and night game drives in open Land Rovers allow you to experience both the timeless delight of bird-watching and the awesome sight of great predator kills. Night game drives are especially exciting. We venture out into the night time wilderness and explore the thrilling drama of the nocturnal world. Interpretive bush walks are in the care of a local San (Bushman) guide. This is a rare opportunity to learn traditional bush skills like making rope from the indigenous grasses, how to construct traps, light fires using friction sticks, and how to track animals. In addition to the usual river cruise, you can go on a mokoro (dugout canoe) trip poled by an experienced guide, who shares his knowledge of the environment. Cruising past one of the idyllic floating islands is part of the experience. Back at the lodge, bush breakfasts and elegant bush dinners are delicious highlights. The lodge has a carefully selected collection of wildlife books, magazines and videos for the lazy hours.

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The Okavango Delta is a wondrous kaleidoscope of seasonal changes. During the dry winter months from May to September, countless wild animals are drawn to this oasis. The channels start to shrink towards the end of October before the cycle starts again with the summer rains. The rainy season usually ends in March. Rainfall: The northern areas receive up to 700mm while the Kalahari Desert area averages as low as 225mm. The average annual inflow of water into the Delta has been estimated at some 11 000 million m³, and this is augmented by some 5 000 million m³ of local rainfall. The rain falls from about October to March.

In August, the Okavango is at its most impressive, as the floodwaters from the summer rains in the highlands of Angola have seeped through the channels and the champagne-coloured water is at its deepest. The rainwater from the Angolan Highlands seeps through the vast network of narrow waterways, lagoons and broad expanses of the Delta. Over 90% of this water evaporates, but not before it has brought life and sustenance to the wildlife and people of the Okavango. Temperature: The Okavango is semi-arid with hot, humid summers. Summers, from October to April, are very hot, humid and wet. Temperatures can rise to over 40ºC/104ºF and usually drop to 25ºC/77ºF at night. Winters, from May to September, are dry and cool - the nights can be chilly.

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All year round. An ideal time to visit Botswana would be from April to October when the days are sunny and cool to warm. The peak times to view game are August, September and October. The best time to view flooded areas are June to September/October. The optimal time for water lilies is August/September.

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Animals most likely to be seen are kudu, impala, giraffe, prides of lion and hippo. Characteristic species also include the magnificent red lechwe antelope, buffalo and leopard. There are also rare species such as sitatunga antelope and wild dog. Bushbuck are a feature of the lodge surroundings. Fruit bats visit fig trees after dark. Elephant engage in seasonal movements in this southern part of the Okavango Delta. Over 1 000 elephant move through the area, with breeding herds averaging thirty in number. Sandibe is an excellent base for sightings of small predators, with night drives regularly finding serval, caracal, honey badger, African wild cat and African civet. Two prides of lion are resident in the area and the occasional cheetah may be seen, while shy leopards frequent the thicker bush areas.

The Okavango Delta is a bird-watcher's paradise. The Delta is home to over 500 species of birds. There are few more haunting calls than that of the African Fish Eagle - a bird more common in the Okavango than anywhere else on the continent. Birds are abundant in the riverine forest, with Hartlaub's Babbler, Swamp Boubou, Grey-backed Bleating Warbler, Heuglin's Robin, Barred Owl, Red-eyed Dove, Red-billed Woodhoopoe and Red-billed Helmetshrike among the characteristic species. Look out for both Black-eyed and Red-eyed Bulbuls. The elusive Pel's Fishing Owl roosts in evergreen trees by day. A variety of warblers and weavers nest in the papyrus beds, and Pied Kingfisher, Malachite Kingfisher and Coppery-tailed Coucal can be seen among the tall stems. Woodland birds are plentiful, with hole-nesting species such as Red-billed Hornbill, Grey Hornbill, Burchell's Starling, Scops Owl, Pearl-spotted Owl, Crested Barbet, Bearded Woodpecker, Striped Kingfisher and Meyer's Parrot among the most conspicuous. The Delta is home to a rich variety of fish, with 89 identified species including the Finetoothed Squeaker, Tigerfish, African Pike, Banded Jewelfish and Blunt-toothed Catfish. Technicolour frogs are among the familiar sights in this enchanted, watery wilderness. Types of frog found in the Delta include Snoring Puddle Frog, Painted Reed Frog and Waterlily Frog. The largest reptile in the Okavango Delta is the Nile Crocodile. Smaller relatives include Bushveld Lizard, Tropical House Gecko and Water Monitor. Iridescent dragonflies are one of the multi-coloured delights of the Delta.




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LUXURY SAFARI LODGES IN AFRICA :

EAST AFRICA LODGES
Singita
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Sabora Plains Tented Camp
Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Grumeti River Camp
Kleins Camp
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp, Masai Mara



BEACH HOLIDAYS IN AFRICA
Mnemba Island

SOUTH AFRICA
Singita
Singita Boulders Lodge

Singita Ebony Lodge
Singita Sweni Lodge
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Londolozi Tree Camp
Londolozi Pioneer Camp
Londolozi Private Granite Suites

Singita Pamushana Lodge


BOTSWANA
Mombo Camp
Little Mombo Camp

Jao Camp
Kings Pool Camp
Vumbura Plains Camp
Jacks Camp
Abu Camp


SEYCHELLES
North Island Seychelles
Fregate Island Seychelles



NAMIBIA
Serra Cafema
Little Kulala
Little Ongava