Shinde Camp

Highlights

Shinde is nestled on a lush palm dotted island in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
Shinde offers fishing, a variety of species such as Tilapia and tiger fish.
An excellent location in the delta with permanent water for year round water activities as well as game drives.
Shinde is a charming honeymoon destination.

Camp Description

Nestled on a lush palm island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta, Shinde is an intimate camp located on the edge of Shinde lagoon, teeming with animal and birdlife. The main camp's unique tree house made of a multi-tiered raised dining/lounge area under canvas, set amongst the shade of ebony and mangosteen, complements the atmosphere of this original safari camp.

8 Classic safari tents sleeping a total of 16 guests.
En-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and flush toilet.
A private viewing deck.
Each tent, strategically positioned, offers splendid views of the Delta's mysterious waterways or open grasslands.
Shinde is a delightful honeymoon option in the Okavango Delta where guests are accommodated in the honeymoon tent and enjoy some special touches including the option of private breakfast, days can be taken at a slightly more.

Game Viewing

Shinde Island has grassy plains, patches of forest and attractive palm groves, while Shinde Camp looks out over a permanent lagoon and fast flowing channels.

Game viewing from a mokoro (local canoe) is the most tranquil way to experience the Okavango. Shinde species count is 450 for birds and 75 for mammals. Game typically seen at Shinde are Baboon, Buffalo, Crocodile, Elephant, Lion, Lechwe and many other antelopes.

From October to March the waters subside and extensive green open plains are the highlight. This is where the game viewing is the most diverse. Lion, Cheetah and Leopard are plentiful, while Tsessebe, Red Lechwe, Zebra, Giraffe, Warthog and Wildebeest dot the flood plains.

Wildlife Activities

An excellent location in the Okavango Delta with permanent water for year round water activities as well as large dry areas for game drive routes.
This combination provides the habitat for a wide variety of wildlife found consistently in the area.
Included in the wide variety of game found at Shinde, there are regular sightings of the rarely spotted sitatunga antelope.
Fly or spin fishing throughout the year (best months May - November).

How to Get there

ExpertBotswana can arrange flights to Botswana from Johannesburg or Cape Town into Maun or Kasane, where most safaris start and end. Transfers from Maun/Kasane are done by light aircraft into the camps Inter-camp transfers are done by light aircraft, road, boat or mekoro.

Child Policy

Children of 10 years and older are accepted at Shinde.

Electricity

At Shinde electricity is generated to allow the operation of lighting and other basic facilities in camp.
Re-charging of camera/video batteries is possible, arranged by the camp managers, provided guests bring the appropriate adaptors along to suit Botswana 220V power source.
An international multi adaptor is recommended.
The electricity system does not support the use of hair dryers.