When Corne’s husband joined a remote construction project for a luxury lodge in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, he knew that building in the wild would come with challenges. But beyond the logistics of working in the African bush, one obstacle proved to be particularly frustrating—reliable internet access.
This wasn’t just about convenience. The site team needed to send large architectural files, join remote meetings with engineers, and share project progress with clients abroad. On a personal level, it meant being cut off from family and friends for weeks at a time. The team tried basic cellular routers, but the signal was unreliable, and the connection often dropped entirely. That changed when they installed a POYNTING LPDA-92 high-gain directional antenna—and suddenly, their bush office became a connected workspace.
The Okavango Delta is one of the most isolated and ecologically unique locations on Earth. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it spans over 15,000 square kilometres of wetlands, islands, and savannahs. Getting materials and equipment to the lodge site was already an adventure involving off-road vehicles, boats, and airstrips.
Internet access? Practically non-existent.
Being offline was not just a frustration—it was a major barrier to project progress and personal wellbeing.
The team turned to POYNTING’s LPDA-92, a rugged high-gain log-periodic directional antenna designed specifically for long-range connectivity across a wide frequency range. With the ability to connect to 4G/LTE networks even in fringe areas, the LPDA-92 was the ideal choice for this environment.
Installation was straightforward. Once aimed towards the nearest mobile tower using a basic signal strength app, the improvement was instant.
With the LPDA-92 in place, the team experienced:
As Corne shared:
“It felt like the bush became our living room. We could finally talk to our families
face to face, and our project communications stopped being a daily struggle.”
For the team in the Okavango Delta, the LPDA-92 wasn’t just about better internet. It meant less isolation, better productivity, and greater project success. It bridged the gap between wilderness and workflow, allowing them to manage professional demands and maintain personal relationships.
The experience also highlights a growing need in many industries: reliable connectivity in remote or rural locations—whether for construction, tourism, conservation, or research.
From the heart of the Okavango Delta to countless other off-grid locations around the world, POYNTING’s LPDA-92 proves that “off the map” doesn’t have to mean “offline.” Whether you're building lodges, installing infrastructure, or just needing a virtual window to home, this high-performance antenna delivers.
The team’s experience in the Okavango Delta is a powerful reminder of how the right equipment can transform a challenging situation. For Corne’s husband and his colleagues, the LPDA-92 was more than just an antenna—it was a lifeline to the outside world.
“A huge thank you to POYNTING for delivering such a reliable,
high-performance product. It truly made a world of difference!”
– Corne
Whether for work or for staying in touch with loved ones, the LPDA-92 made remote living and working not only possible, but comfortable. In places where most signals fade, POYNTING keeps people connected.
