Highlights
When To Visit
Peak Season: July to October
Try your hand at wrangling an energetic tigerfish
Green Season: November to April
Explore the papyrus-lined channels by motorboat
Shoulder Season: April to May
Look out for storks, egrets, herons and other waterbirds
Overview
Because Shinde was one of the first camps ever built in the Okavango, it occupies one of its most beautiful areas and a prime position in the private concession. ‘Shinde’ means ‘tree squirrel’ in Setswana and it’s this connection that could have inspired the lodge’s signature treehouse design as the tents and main areas are all along elevated teak walkways under the ebony and mangosteen trees.
Shinde’s location offers year-round land and water activities. Every guest has a window seat on the game drive, making it easier to spot and photograph the leopards and rare sitatunga for which the concession is known. Half- and full-day safaris give you ample time to explore the islands and inlets of this slice of the Delta.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Lounge
- Dining room
- Family room
- Deck
- Dining room
- Laundry service
- Basic Internet
- Outdoor fireplace
Tent Features
- Deck
- Indoor shower
- Outdoor shower
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Yoga mats
Family Tent Features
- Two bedrooms
- Deck
- Indoor shower
- Outdoor shower
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Yoga mats
Activities
- Night drives
- Off-roading game drives
- Birding
- Mokoro rides
- Seasonal catch-and-release fishing
- Full-day safaris
- Walking safaris