Shinde Camp

In Botswana’s northern Okavango Delta, Shinde Camp skirts a permanent lagoon from a palm island beloved by the elusive, web-footed sitatunga antelope. This region’s open floodplains and waterways lined with feathery papyrus flourish with life.

With immense biodiversity at your doorstep and a prime location in a private concession, you’ll enjoy a safari experience alongside an enviable combination of water and land activities. And for something smaller and even more intimate, Shinde Footsteps is another excellent option.

Raised on wooden decks, Shinde Camp’s tents are tucked discreetly between interlaced trees whose emerald canopies weave a veil of privacy. Interiors are classic in style, opening to indoor and outdoor showers and private verandas offering unobstructed views of the plains or waterways.

The lodge’s main area merges with the surrounding ebony and mangosteen trees. From its lounges, swimming pool, dining areas and deck, you can gaze out over the Delta. Watch red lechwe graze in shoulder-deep water and elephants feed on fruit from nearby marula trees. At dinnertime, you can gather around the family-style table and share stories by the warmth of the firepit.

Courtesy of the camp’s waterside location, many experiences here revolve around the lagoon and its waterways. Cruise alongside crocodiles onboard a motorboat or quietly observe colonies of herons, pelicans and storks from a mokoro (a dugout canoe). Venturing onshore, game drives give you a glimpse of lions and leopards alongside cheetahs, jackals and wild dogs. During guided walks, you’ll seek out chameleons and expertly hidden frogs.