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. The camps unique main area comprises of a multi-tiered d
Activities
Courtesy of its location Shinde can offer both water and land activities year-round. Motorboats or Mokoro provide a chance to experience the incredible bird, plant and reptile species found in the aquatic habitat of the Okavango Delta. 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. For the more adventurous, guided walks are also available while fishing enthusiasts will enjoy fishing for a variety of species such as tilapia and tigerfish.
Facilities
- Seven spacious twin/double bedded tents (triple on request)
- One family tent (sleeping five people in two bedrooms)
- Tree house dining room, bar, sitting area, library and campfire overlooking permanent water
- Private airstrip
- Swimming pool
- Open season all year round
Child policy: Minimum age is 7 years.
Attractions
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 and a healthy population of leopards.
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.
Shinde is also a wonderful option for honeymooners. Accommodates in a luxurious tent couples enjoy additonal special touches which indlude a private dinner and bottle of bubbly whilst also being offered a slightly more relaxed pace than a normal safari routine!
