Shinde Camp is situated on a lush palm island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta. Shinde Camp is an intimate camp, teeming with animal and birdlife. Present at the main lodge is a unique tree house made of a multi-tiered raised dining/lounge area under canvas.
The exclusive Shinde Enclave is a 'camp within a camp', offering the ultimate in personal service. Consisting of three luxurious tents built on raised teak decks, overlooking the papyrus beds, this area is home to the elusive sitatunga. There is a private dining and lounge area at Shine Enclave. This intimate hideaway also offers guests the services of a private chef, waiter and housekeeper as well as their own professional guide and vehicle.
SHINDE CAMP OVERVIEW
No. of bedrooms: 8 Twin Bedded safari tents
Season: Closed Jan, Feb and December
Ideal length of stay: 2 nights/3 days
Central facilities:
Shinde comprises of eight twin bedded classic safari tents each with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. There is mosquito proofing, generated electricity, and a private viewing deck. Each tent, strategically positioned, offers splendid views, whether across the Delta’s waterways or open grasslands. Accommodation is generally twin share on comfortable three quarter beds, however double accommodation is available on request.
Shinde is a great honeymoon option in the Okavango Delta where guests are accommodated in the honeymoon tent and enjoy some special touches including the option of private breakfast.
Game activities: Shinde Camp has an ideal location affording both water and land activities throughout the year. Game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles with a personal guide, guided walks with experienced guides, boating and mokoro excursions. Fly fishing is also available at Shinde Camp.
Geographics
Accessible by: Fly-and-Road Transfer.
Flights:
When travelling to Shinde Camp you will arrive by means of a light aircraft. These air transfers operate from either Maun or Kasane or from one of the other lodges in the area.
Management
Owner: Owned, Marketed and managed by Ker & Downey - Botswana
Food & drink
Usual board basis: Full Board
Vegetarians and any particular requirements can be catered for on request.
You start your day with a light breakfast before your morning game drive. Brunch is served on your return. Dinner is enjoyed in the dining room.
In addition to the main meals, afternoon tea before the afternoon activity, sundowner 'snacks' on the afternoon activity and a pre-dinner aperitif around the campfire will be served..
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Room service: No room service.
Drinks included: All beverages available in camp are included, these are local brand drinks and include bottled and filtered water, soft drinks, local brand beer, selected South African wines, selected spirits, liqueurs and teas/coffee. Champagne and imported wines and selected spirits will cost extra.
Children Policy
Age restrictions: Children 10 yrs and older unless Shinde Enclave is booked.
Meals: Special meals can be organised for children on request.
Notes: Shinde Camp is an open camp with dangerous wildlife in the area. Please follow the instructions and guidance of the lodge staff and management at all times.
Central communications
Power supply:
220V by generator run when guests are not in camp, clients to bring own adaptor and very limited use of power only, (charging cameras batteries etc, not for appliances such as hairdryers due to low wattage fuse system). 24 hour lighting provided by an inverter system within camp
Communications: There is no mobile reception, no direct phone or fax and no email Contact in an emergency is made via radio.
Shinde has a satellite phone which enables guests to make calls out of camp to anywhere in the world (at own expense), and it can be arranged through the Maun office or by return phone call for an inbound call for Emergency use. The phone is not switched on at all times hence the need for a pre-arranged call time.
TV & radio: There is no television or radio in your room.
Health & safety
Malarial area: Yes
Medical care: All camp managers are first-aid trained and a comprehensive first-aid kit is kept at camp
In the case of a genuine medical emergency, Ker & Downey can have a Medivac aircraft dispatched to camp immediately. Depending upon the needs of the patient, he/she will be transported either to a hospital in Maun or Johannesburg for treatment. Minor medical needs can be treated in camp
Dangerous animals: High Risk
Security measures: Shinde Camp is unfenced, guests are escorted to their rooms after the dark. Alarms, sirens or whistles are provided in the rooms in case of an emergency.
Fire safety: There are extinguishers in all rooms.
Extras
Laundry facilities: A full laundry service is included.
Money: There are safe deposit boxes in the rooms.
Accepted payment: Mastercard and Visa credit cards are accepted. Diners and Amex cards are not.
The exclusive Shinde Enclave is a 'camp within a camp', offering the ultimate in personal service. Consisting of three luxurious tents built on raised teak decks, overlooking the papyrus beds, this area is home to the elusive sitatunga. There is a private dining and lounge area at Shine Enclave. This intimate hideaway also offers guests the services of a private chef, waiter and housekeeper as well as their own professional guide and vehicle.
SHINDE CAMP OVERVIEW
No. of bedrooms: 8 Twin Bedded safari tents
Season: Closed Jan, Feb and December
Ideal length of stay: 2 nights/3 days
Central facilities:
Shinde comprises of eight twin bedded classic safari tents each with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. There is mosquito proofing, generated electricity, and a private viewing deck. Each tent, strategically positioned, offers splendid views, whether across the Delta’s waterways or open grasslands. Accommodation is generally twin share on comfortable three quarter beds, however double accommodation is available on request.
Shinde is a great honeymoon option in the Okavango Delta where guests are accommodated in the honeymoon tent and enjoy some special touches including the option of private breakfast.
Game activities: Shinde Camp has an ideal location affording both water and land activities throughout the year. Game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles with a personal guide, guided walks with experienced guides, boating and mokoro excursions. Fly fishing is also available at Shinde Camp.
Geographics
Accessible by: Fly-and-Road Transfer.
Flights:
When travelling to Shinde Camp you will arrive by means of a light aircraft. These air transfers operate from either Maun or Kasane or from one of the other lodges in the area.
Management
Owner: Owned, Marketed and managed by Ker & Downey - Botswana
Food & drink
Usual board basis: Full Board
Vegetarians and any particular requirements can be catered for on request.
You start your day with a light breakfast before your morning game drive. Brunch is served on your return. Dinner is enjoyed in the dining room.
In addition to the main meals, afternoon tea before the afternoon activity, sundowner 'snacks' on the afternoon activity and a pre-dinner aperitif around the campfire will be served..
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Room service: No room service.
Drinks included: All beverages available in camp are included, these are local brand drinks and include bottled and filtered water, soft drinks, local brand beer, selected South African wines, selected spirits, liqueurs and teas/coffee. Champagne and imported wines and selected spirits will cost extra.
Children Policy
Age restrictions: Children 10 yrs and older unless Shinde Enclave is booked.
Meals: Special meals can be organised for children on request.
Notes: Shinde Camp is an open camp with dangerous wildlife in the area. Please follow the instructions and guidance of the lodge staff and management at all times.
Central communications
Power supply:
220V by generator run when guests are not in camp, clients to bring own adaptor and very limited use of power only, (charging cameras batteries etc, not for appliances such as hairdryers due to low wattage fuse system). 24 hour lighting provided by an inverter system within camp
Communications: There is no mobile reception, no direct phone or fax and no email Contact in an emergency is made via radio.
Shinde has a satellite phone which enables guests to make calls out of camp to anywhere in the world (at own expense), and it can be arranged through the Maun office or by return phone call for an inbound call for Emergency use. The phone is not switched on at all times hence the need for a pre-arranged call time.
TV & radio: There is no television or radio in your room.
Health & safety
Malarial area: Yes
Medical care: All camp managers are first-aid trained and a comprehensive first-aid kit is kept at camp
In the case of a genuine medical emergency, Ker & Downey can have a Medivac aircraft dispatched to camp immediately. Depending upon the needs of the patient, he/she will be transported either to a hospital in Maun or Johannesburg for treatment. Minor medical needs can be treated in camp
Dangerous animals: High Risk
Security measures: Shinde Camp is unfenced, guests are escorted to their rooms after the dark. Alarms, sirens or whistles are provided in the rooms in case of an emergency.
Fire safety: There are extinguishers in all rooms.
Extras
Laundry facilities: A full laundry service is included.
Money: There are safe deposit boxes in the rooms.
Accepted payment: Mastercard and Visa credit cards are accepted. Diners and Amex cards are not.
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