5N Delta Explorer Superior

Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, park fees,  laundry & Intermittent WiFi
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: game drives , walking, boating & mokoro excursions

Shinde is a magical hideaway in the wildlife abundant Shinde private concession, nestled within the shade of ancient jackal berries, water figs and knob thorns and built in a remote and exclusive setting on the edge of the northern Okavango Delta. 

The fully solar powered camp consists of 7 large safari style tents and 1 family suite, which consist of two bedrooms with a shared en suite bathroom. The classic style tents built on timber decks features an en suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower. The décor is light with elements of the Delta, like lily pads and fauna featured in locally produced art work and furniture, but retaining the earthy feeling of a true safari with a touch of leather and brass.

The main lodge is known as the ‘tree house’ and is a multi-tiered structure with the dining room adjoined by stairs and ramps (for wheelchair-friendly access) to several lounging areas each offering different aspects across the delta. For alfresco dining, the outdoor dining deck brings guests closer to nature.  The fire deck provides a meeting point for guests for stargazing in the evenings while enjoying a drink around the campfire.  Shinde also features a curio shop and a swimming pool. 

Activities at Shinde include day and night game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles which offer some of the finest dry land game viewing, guided nature walks, motor boating and mokoro excursions. All water activities are dependent on adequate water levels.
        
Airstrip Transfer Time: 10 minutes

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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.

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

Shinde Main Area Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Private dining break-away deck

Boat Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Explore the papyrus lined channels of the Maunachira River in a motor boat

Bush Dinner Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Experience the breathtaking view of Shinde lagoon while dining under the stars.

Shinde Pool Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Swimming Pool at Shinde

Shinde Tent Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana En-suite bathroom and bedroom

Dining Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Outdoor Dining

Activity Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana Walking Safari

Twin or Double Tent Family Tent

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!

Guests are accommodated in a spacious, safari tent consisting of two bedrooms, shared en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. The tents are well spaced, affording privacy whilst remaining within comfortable distance from the main camp area. Roomy enough to sleep a maximum of 5 people. Shinde takes children from the age of 7 years old.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Game Drives Boat Excursions Mokoro Walking Safari Fishing Night drives Specialist Walking Safari Specialist Family Safari

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..

Courtesy of its location Shinde can offer water activities all year-round. Explore the Okavango Delta's crystal clear waterways by motorboat, and enjoy the magnificent variety of bird, plant and reptile species found in the area.

Mokoro provide a chance to experience the incredible bird, plant and reptile species found in the aquatic habitat of the Okavango Delta; such as sitatunga, fish eagles, painted reed frogs and malachite kingfishers. Climb aboard a Mokoro with your ?poler' and enjoy exploring the Okavango Delta's tranquil waterways.

For the more adventurous, take a guided bush walk to gain a detailed understanding of this diverse environment, which features gems such as red lechwe bounding through marshy areas, a kaleidoscope of birdlife, plus predators and big game.

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. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy motorboat trips to some of the Okavango Delta's best fishing spots, for a chance to experience the beautiful surroundings before landing a variety of species such as tilapia and tiger fish, African pike and sharp tooth catfish.

Night game drives are available after dinner offering the opportunity of seeing nocturnal inhabitants of the area.

Immerse yourself in a walking focused safari experience with our specialist guide.

Families can enjoy their guided walks accompanied by a young explorers Specialist Family guide.

Outdoor dining Indoor dining

Dine be neither the stars

Main area dining room

Includes: Meals, Local Drinks, Activities, Park Fees, Laundry and Intermittent Wifi
Excludes: Premium Drinks
Activities: Day and Night Game Drives, Mokoro, Boat Cruises, Fishing (the water activities are seasonal & water level dependent) and Walking Safaris

Kanana Camp is set in the southwestern reaches of the Okavango Delta, where lush grass-covered islands rise from fertile, eroded termite mounds. This area, northeast of the Pom Pom lagoon, is crisscrossed by the meandering channels of the Xudum River. It’s a spectacularly scenic corner of the delta, marked by open lagoons, reed-fringed waterways, and a scattering of fig, palm, and jackalberry trees. The environment is constantly shifting with the water levels, creating a dynamic safari experience where land and water activities alternate with the seasons. 

The camp features eight large safari-style tents, including a family unit, all built to blend seamlessly with the surrounding vegetation. Shaded by ebony, acacia, and sausage trees, the tents are well-spaced for privacy, with en-suite bathrooms. Raised wooden decks offer guests peaceful views of the surrounding bush and channels, making each tent a quiet, immersive hideaway. 

The main area is built on raised decking that wraps around ancient trees, creating a natural and inviting space to relax between activities. Guests can gather in the open-sided lounge or enjoy meals in the dining area, with a cocktail bar and plunge pool completing the relaxed and sociable atmosphere. 

Activities at Kanana vary with the seasons and include day and night game drives, mokoro excursions, boating, guided walks, fishing, and sunset cruises. The camp also has access to a seasonal heronry, one of the delta’s rare birding treasures, where thousands of water birds—such as storks and Pel’s Fishing Owl—nest from July onwards. 

For a truly memorable experience, guests staying two nights or more between April and November can pre-book the sleepout deck (at a surcharge) and spend a night under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the delta.

Airstrip Transfer Time: 30 minutes
 

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

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

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

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

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.

Kanana

Please allow us to take you on a tour as you explore Kanana.

Kanana Room Family Tent

Guests are accommodated in seven spacious twin and double-bedded safari tents, each en-suite bathroom has a large walk-in shower and luxurious fittings.

Room Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana

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Room Facilities

Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower

Guests are accommodated in a spacious, safari tent consisting of two bedrooms, shared en-suite bathroom with shower, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. The tents are well spaced, affording privacy whilst remaining within comfortable distance from the main camp area. Roomy enough to sleep a maximum of 5 people. Kanana takes children from the age of 7 years old.

Family Room Credit: Ker & Downey Botswana

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Game Drives Boat Excursions Mokoro Walking Safari Fishing Night Drives Specialist Family Safari Specialist Walking Safari Sleep Out Deck

Game drives are conducted with a professional guide in specially-designed vehicles this allows unhindered game viewing and photography.

Explore the Okavango Delta's crystal clear waterways by motorboat, and enjoy the magnificent variety of bird, plant and reptile species found in the area.

Visit the Kanana Private Heronry, one of the largest breeding sights in Southern Africa.

Mokoro activities provide the chance to experience the incredible aquatic wildlife of the Okavango Delta, such as sitatunga, fish eagles, painted reed frogs and malachite kingfishers. Climb aboard a Mokoro with your ?poler' and enjoy exploring the Okavango Delta's tranquil waterways.

Take a guided bush walk to gain a detailed understanding of this diverse environment, which features gems such as red lechwe bounding through marshy areas, a kaleidoscope of birdlife, plus predators and big game. Walks can also be taken on small islands where the extraordinary Pel's Fishing Owl is known to nest.

Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy motorboat trips to some of the Okavango Delta's best fishing spots, for a chance to experience the beautiful surroundings before landing a variety of species such as tilapia and tiger fish, African pike and sharp tooth catfish.

Game drives often continuing into the evening offering the opportunity of seeing nocturnal inhabitants of the area.

Families can enjoy their guided walks accompanied by a young explorers Specialist Family guide.

Immerse yourself in a walking focused safari experience with our specialist guide.

The Sleep Out Deck offers guests a panoramic view and the opportunity to spend the night under the magnificent African night sky.