Shinde in Okavango Delta, Botswana

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Shinde

Nestled on a lush palm island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta, Shinde is an intimate, classic camp located on the edge of Shinde Lagoon, which simply teems with animal and birdlife.

Shinde was rebuilt in 2020, the camps unique main area is built in a “treehouse style” comprising of lounges, dining areas (indoor and outdoor) and a fire deck all with beautiful views over a permanent lagoon and under the shade of ebony and mangosteen trees. Courtesy of its location Shinde can offer both water and land activities year-round.

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Shinde was rebuilt in 2020, the new tents and main area provide a luxury experience with a touch of historical charm. The décor of the new camp can be described as “the best of nature within an authentic safari design – still with the understated, friendly and intimate Ker & Downey Botswana feel”. Elegant, Classic, Opulent ‘Out of Africa’. A ‘worldly’ sophisticated safari experience.

Each tent comprises of a large bedroom, en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower. There is the choice of either a double or twin bed configuration on comfortable three-quarter, extra length or king-sized beds. Every possible comfort has been catered for – from full solar electricity, standing and ceiling fans through to yoga mats and hair dryers! Families are accommodated in a custom build two bedroom shared en-suite bathroom family tent sleeping a maximum of 5 people.

Shinde is also a wonderful option for honeymooners. Guests are accommodated in the luxurious Honeymoon Tent and enjoy special touches which include private breakfasts. Honeymooners are also offered a slightly more relaxed pace than a normal safari routine!
Shinde’s unique main area is built in a “treehouse style” comprising of lounges, dining areas (indoor and outdoor) and a fire deck all with beautiful views over a permanent lagoon and under the shade of ebony and mangosteen trees. The décor can be described as having the best of nature within an authentic safari design - still with the understated, friendly and intimate Ker & Downey Botswana feeling.
Shinde is situated on a private concession which allows guided walks, Mokoro excursions and night drives in addition to game drives and motorboat trips. Shinde’s excellent location in the Okavango Delta ensures a combination of permanent water access for year-round water activities and large dry areas for game drive routes. This blend of environments provides the habitat for a consistently wide variety of wildlife, including the elusive sitatunga antelope.

Game drives are conducted by a personal guide in comfortable, specially designed game drive vehicles. When out on game drives our window seat guarantee ensures no more than four guests per vehicle and individual use of a camera mount.

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

Scenic helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta are also available, at an extra cost.

Key Facts

Open dates: All year round
Location: Shinde Private Concession, Botswana
Access: Air- Shinde private airstrip is served by Safari Air charter aircraft from Maun Airport and Kasane Airport. Road- Not accessible by road.
Accommodation: Eight spacious luxury safari tents comprising of: 7 x twin or double standard rooms and 1 x Family room with two bedrooms that can sleep up to 5 people. The Shinde Enclave upgrade can accommodate up to an additional 8 guests..
Activities: Guided walking safaris, game drives in open 4x4 vehicle, boating safaris, Mokoro excursions, night game drives, and fishing. Max 4 guests per vehicle. Optional Scenic Helicopter Flight at an extra cost.
Children: Minimum age is 6 years. Children 6 and older are permited to do all activities.
Offers the young explorers program