Okavango Delta, Botswana
Shinde Footsteps
Set beside a permanent lagoon in the Shinde Private Concession
Shinde Footsteps sits on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta in the Shinde Private Concession. This is an exclusive wildlife area limited only to guests staying at the Shinde camps.
The camp welcomes a maximum of just six guests at any one time. And there are four canvas tents in total, including a family tent with two comfortable bedrooms. The tents are set on raised decks above the landscape. The main area includes a dining tent and lounge looking out over a permanent pool, where herds of hippos come to wallow and cool off.
A standout feature of the camp is its emphasis on walking, with the name Shinde Footsteps chosen to specifically highlight this focus. Led by expertly trained guides, these walking safaris offer a peaceful and intimate way to connect with the Delta’s environment on a deeper level.
One of the main highlights is the chance to combine land and water based safari experiences. Depending on water levels, these can include mokoro (a dugout canoe) excursions, game drives and night drives, with the chance to spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, red lechwe, wild dogs and sitatunga. Spend your evenings around the fire with your feet in the Kalahari sand, enjoying meals cooked over a wood fire in the open air.
The camp is also ideal for exclusive use. This is perfect for small groups and families to enjoy the entire space, just for yourselves. Families are especially well catered for through the Young Explorers Programme with a specialist family guide leading activities tailored to children of different ages.
Highlights
Stay in one of just four canvas tents with space for a maximum of six guests in camp
Spend time in the main area, where the dining tent and lounge look out over a permanent hippo pool
Head out with expertly trained guides on walking safaris, a key part of the Shinde Footsteps experience
Join the Young Explorers Programme and enjoy fun, kid-friendly activities led by a specialist family guide.
End the day with meals cooked over an open fire in the main area overlooking the bush
Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, giraffes, red lechwe and rare semi-aquatic species such as sitatunga
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