Shinde in 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.
At Ker & Downey Botswana, sustainability is at the core of our operations. From onsite water purification systems and refillable glass bottles to above-ground sewage treatment plants and solar-powered camps, we are dedicated to preserving Botswana's natural beauty while offering an unrivaled luxury experience.

By adopting eco-friendly solutions, like using canned sparkling water and reducing plastic waste, we’re paving the way for a greener future.

Solar technology investment has been our greatest sustainability milestone; with all five of our luxury camps now powered by renewable energy. Since our first solar installation in 2017, we’ve significantly reduced our carbon footprint, ensuring that our guests experience the pristine wilderness of Botswana with minimal environmental impact. Our responsibility is to preserve the delicate ecosystems while offering unparalleled luxury and comfort.

On World Sustainability Day, we reaffirmed our commitment to protecting the environment, investing in sustainable solutions, and promoting responsible tourism. By choosing to stay with us, as our guests, you are actively contributing to conservation efforts.

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