Our Review

Shinde Camp

Sleeps
Resort
Okavango Delta
,
Botswana
Type
Rooms
Cabins
Location
Okavango Delta
Botswana
Botswana Safaris with Nelson Travel
overview

Shinde is a classic and intimate safari camp set on a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta, where winding waterways, palm-fringed islands, and wide floodplains create a pristine wilderness setting. Offering both land and water-based safari activities, it provides a well-rounded Delta experience in a picturesque, game-rich environment.

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Located on the edge of the Shinde Lagoon, the camp is beautifully designed to reflect a timeless safari aesthetic, combining traditional canvas with contemporary touches. Elevated walkways connect the central mess area to the guest tents, all set beneath a canopy of ancient jackalberry trees. Shinde’s warm, personable atmosphere, exceptional guiding, and long-standing reputation for hospitality make it a beloved choice for first-time and seasoned safari-goers alike.

Rooms

Shinde features eight spacious safari tents, each elevated and thoughtfully positioned for privacy and views. The interiors blend elegant wooden furnishings with soft linens and offer en-suite bathrooms complete with both indoor and outdoor showers. The design balances classic safari style with comfort, while private verandas provide a peaceful spot to take in the Delta’s ever-changing light and wildlife activity.

Dining

Dining at Shinde is a sociable and elegant experience, typically shared at a long communal table in the open-sided dining tent or beneath the stars. Meals are freshly prepared by an in-house chef, with menus that include a mix of international favourites and locally inspired dishes. Sundowners by the firepit and early morning coffees in the bush add thoughtful touches to the daily rhythm.

Activity

Guests at Shinde enjoy an excellent variety of activities thanks to the camp’s unique location on both permanent water and dry land. Game drives, bush walks, and motorboat safaris are offered year-round, while mokoro excursions (traditional dugout canoe) provide a serene way to explore the Delta’s channels. The area is known for its rich wildlife including predators like lion and leopard, large herds of elephants, and abundant birdlife, making each outing both thrilling and diverse.

Fun Fact

“Shinde” means “tree squirrel” in the local language – Setswana. If you keep your eyes peeled you might spot some leaping through the canopies above.

Mokoros

This is a type of canoe typically used in the Okavango that can propel through shallow waters by using a large pole to push down on the riverbed, similar to punting.

Fishing

Fishing is available throughout the year (with exception of January and February), with excellent bream fishing from May to September and superb chances of landing tigerfish during September to mid-November.

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