Best of the Okavango (6 nights)

Kanana | Okavango Delta

A hidden jewel on the Xudum River, Kanana is located in the southwest of the Okavango Delta. The area encompasses a necklace of islands dotted with palms, figs, ebony and knobthorn, and is home to a myriad of birds, plants and animals. The nature of the habitat means it is the perfect place to experience the diversity of species found within the Okavango Delta.

Guests are accommodated in seven spacious twin and double-bedded safari tents and one family tent, each with en-suite bathrooms with large walk-in shower, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. Families are accommodated in a two bedroomed tent, sharing a bathroom and the addition of an outdoor shower – ideal for families in this child-friendly camp. The tents are well spaced, affording privacy whilst remaining within a comfortable distance from the main camp area.

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Birdlife Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Kanana is home to a myriad of birds including a large population of Yellow Billed storks during their breeding months from July to November.

Sleep Out Deck Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Sleep under the stars on the sleep out deck.

Boating Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Explore the Xudum River and all the wildlife it has to offer by motor boat.

Fishing Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Fishing for tilapia, African pike and sharptooth catfish

Mokoro Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Experience the fascinating aquatic habitat of the Okavango Delta by Mokoro

Game drive Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Guests can experience magnificent game sightings during drives both day and night

Heart of the Okavango Delta Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana The annual floods transform parts of this concession into a true water paradise, offering guests the best of both worlds.

Dragonfly Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Kanana is host to an array of Wildlife, big and small.

Walking Safari Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Stretch the legs and experience the Delta from a different angle on a guided walk.

Bathroom Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Spacious bathrooms with walk-in shower.

Spacious, twin-bedded saari tents Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana The tents are well spaced, affording privacy whilst remaining within comfortable distance from the main camp area.

Dinner set on the water's edge Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Dine beneath the stars at the water’s edge, front of the main area.

Main area Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Indoor dining area.

Breakaway sitting area Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana A swing overlooking the waterway in front of camp.

Main area Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Guests can relax and enjoy a sundowner in the main lounge area.

High Tea Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Guests enjoy a daily spread of delicious high tea food items.

Main area Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Guests can relax and enjoy a sundowner in the main lounge area.

Guest Pool Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana A well shaded, decked pool area.

Main area Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Guests can relax and enjoy a sundowner in the main lounge area.

Sleep Out Deck - Night Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Sleep under the stars on the sleep out deck.

Birding Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Heronry

Activities Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Heronry

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Your Stay

3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

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5 Star

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Shinde | Okavango Delta

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 dining room and lounge which is set under canvas under the shade of ebony and mangosteen trees.

Shinde was rebuilt in 2020. Shinde is an iconic camp, one of the first in the Okavango Delta, and loved by many. The new Shinde pays homage to its former self retaining the authentic classic safari style. 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. Every possible comfort has been created for – from full solar electricity and a private viewing deck, through to yoga mats! Accommodation is generally twin share on comfortable three quarter beds, however double accommodation is available on request.

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Leaping Leopard Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Experience predator viewing at its best on the Shinde concession.

Accommodation Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Family Tent

Game Drive Credit: Ker Downey Botswana 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. 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.

Shinde Leopard Credit: Ker Downey Botswana One of the Shinde Leopard family members - meet the others on your visit.

Shinde Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Main area views

Birding Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana The diverse habitat of the Shinde concession makes it the perfect place to identify new species of birds, from the melodious lark to the elusive slaty egret.