Shinde Footsteps

In the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta, Shinde Footsteps was built with a clear purpose: to keep the camp small and the experience close to the ground. The lodge itself overlooks a permanent hippo pool. Accommodation is limited and this makes you feel truly secluded in the wilderness.  Spend your evenings settling in around the fire – your feet in Kalahari sand as you listen to the steady sounds of water and wildlife beyond.

Early morning safari drives cut across open floodplains where red lechwe scatter and predators follow close behind – lion and leopard moving between islands, wild dogs covering ground with focus and speed. Night drives shift the tempo, picking up the flash of eyes in the dark and the restless movement of hyena after sunset. Glide in a mokoro through papyrus-lined channels where elephants feed at the margins and sitatunga melt into the reeds. Walking safaris, led by expertly trained guides, let you set foot into the wild, witnessing tracks from the night before and reading the subtle signs that reveal who passed through and why. It is immersive and entirely unscripted.

Each canvas tent has an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers and features practical comforts such as Wi-Fi in camp. A family option with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom is ideal if you’re travelling with children aged six and older. The dining tent and lounge are open to the views, while a dedicated photo-editing suite offers desks, charging points and secure storage for camera equipment. With the option for exclusive use and a structured Young Explorers Programme for families, Shinde Footsteps delivers a hands-on Okavango safari grounded in exploration rather than excess.