Shinde Island Camp

Okavango Delta


This lagoonside camp sits just north of Moremi, between the savannah and the delta, and is one of the delta's oldest camps, but a 2015 renovation has helped keep everything fresh, with stunning rooms sporting a classic wood-and-canvas aesthetic.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Okavango Delta attractions

1. Mboma Island

13.26 MILES

The grassy savannah of this 100-sq-km island, a long extension of the Moremi Tongue, contrasts sharply with the surrounding landscapes and provides some…

2. Third Bridge

15.68 MILES

Literally the third log bridge after entering the reserve at South Gate (although First Bridge and Second Bridge were, at the time of writing, easy to…

3. Xakanaxa Lediba

17.09 MILES

With one of Africa’s largest heronries, Xakanaxa Lediba is renowned as a birdwatchers’ paradise. In addition to herons, potential sightings here include…

4. Second Bridge

18.22 MILES

Not long before Mboma if you're coming from Maun. In fairly poor condition last time we visited.

5. Fourth Bridge

18.64 MILES

Quite a long, wooden crossing on the trail between Third Bridge and Xakanaxa.

6. Chief's Island

19.1 MILES

The largest island in the Okavango Delta, Chief’s Island (70km long and 15km wide) is so named because it was once the sole hunting preserve of the local…

7. First Bridge

19.19 MILES

Blink and you'll miss it. First Bridge is more useful than interesting – depending on its state of repair, an alternative track alongside may serve the…

8. Paradise Pools

19.29 MILES

One of the prettiest corners of Moremi, the area known as Paradise Pools is as lovely as the name suggests. In the dry season, trails lead past forests of…