andBeyond Sandibe Under Canvas and andBeyond Nxabega Under Canvas, Botswana – opened this month | News
andBeyond is expanding its Botswana Under Canvas experience with the launch of two brand new camps: andBeyond Sandibe and Nxabega Under Canvas. Opening in March 2026, the exceptional camps will offer an intimate Okavango Delta adventure, redefining the meaning of luxury in the wild.
Three tents per camp accommodate up to six guests – each designed for minimal impact without sacrificing comfort
The interior reflects the textures and tones of the Delta: earthy greens, light woods, woven fibers and brushed metal create a sophisticated yet effortless retreat
Experiences include: twice daily game drives to guided walking tours, where guests are fully immersed in the wild – celebrating safari in its purest form
Rates: Tents from USD 580 per person per night, including all food and drinks and twice daily game drives
andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, redesigned – reopening July 1, 2026
Hidden between rare sand forest and a vast grassy meadow, Phinda Vlei Lodge will see its six suites redesigned to offer even greater comfort and exclusivity.
Each space will be designed to slow down the rhythm of a stay, draw attention to the surrounding wilderness and weave silence into the experience itself
Only for families with children aged 12 and over: creating a calm, quiet and romantic experience that still remains open to families with older children
Stays include: twice-daily game drives, guided bush walks exploring the vlei’s intricate ecology, e-bike adventures in sand forests and hands-on conservation activities supporting rhino, elephant and pangolin research.
Wellness Masters in Residence at Punakha River Lodge, Bhutan
Located along the rice fields and riverbanks of western Bhutan, andBeyond Punakha River Lodge occupies a space where the land itself seems to exhale. The design and pace of this elegant lodge and its surroundings are intentional, inviting guests to experience the silence between things.
In May and December 2026, the lodge will welcome Vijaya, a respected practitioner of holistic healing with more than 20 years of experience in Asia’s most respected wellness destinations. She combines intuitive guidance with energy work and body-oriented modalities, including craniosacral silence, reiki, energetic facelift, access bars, rebirthing breathwork and sound healing.
Guests can enjoy:
Free group healing sessions 3-4 times a week (craniosacral therapy, reiki, energetic facelift, access bars, rebirthing breathing, sound healing). Private sessions available for deeper, customized work. Daily yoga and meditation overlooking dramatic Himalayan landscapes
Signature Dotsho hot stone bathing ritual in a riverside bathhouse with fire-heated stones and medicinal herbs
A personalized spa menu that combines Bhutanese healing with global techniques including massages, facials and foot rituals
Nature-based wellness experiences rooted in Bhutanese culture, including the benefits of mineral-rich rivers, native herbs and Himalayan air
andBeyond Amazon Explorer, Peru – launching September 2026
The first purpose-built luxury yacht to be launched in the Peruvian Amazon, andBeyond Amazon Explorer brings the intimacy, privacy and scale of a superyacht to the inland waters and redefines Amazon exploration.
15 suites for up to 32 guests – consisting of 12 luxury suites, 2 superior suites and 1 deluxe suite
Extensive spa and gym facilities, elegant dining areas with an interactive cooking station, a leisure terrace with river views and an Explorer Center for lectures and briefings
3, 4 or 7 night itineraries from Iquitos via Nauta to the pristine Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Expert-led rainforest walks, skiff and kayak excursions, bird watching, piranha fishing and night game safaris
Each trip is led by andBeyond’s wildlife guides, combining safari expertise with conservation impact through projects that protect turtle species, support indigenous education and strengthen local communities.
