Shinde Footsteps is in the remote part of the Okavango Delta in the Shinde concession. It historically been home to two distinct safaris. Firstly ‘Footsteps Across the Delta’ a walking safari. And secondly ‘Young Explorers’, a specialist family safari. Now it operates as all Ker & Downey camps operate. Open for all visitors. But still having the options for specialist family safaris and walking safaris. With a dedicated specialist guide.
This classic adventure camp has retained its delicate footprint and charm as a discerning safari experience. Whilst days are spent exploring the wilderness areas, evenings are wound away around the fire. Down on the Kalahari sand. The main area comprises of a dining mess in addition to a lounge. Both with views over a permanent hippo pool. A photo editing suite and guest toilet complete the main area.
Shinde Footsteps camp is ideal for couples or small groups. Being on a private concession, Shinde Footsteps is unrestricted by park rules.
This comfortable private camp accommodates guests in 4 x canvas tents on decks overlooking a permanent lagoon. Complete with sewn in floors. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom including a wash basin and porcelain flush toilet. And outdoor and indoor showers. Even a daily laundry service.
Twin tent
One of the four tents can be converted into a family unit that sleeps up to five. It consists of two tents that share a bathroom.
Family tent
Family Safari
Shinde Footsteps is ideal for children and multi-generational safaris. The emphasis for kids is on learning how to track wildlife. Recognizing different animal spoor. Both on foot and in 4×4 safari vehicles. Kids learn how to make small animal traps and start a fire from nothing more than two sticks. The children also learn how to: Identify a range of birds; Try their hand at poling a Mokoro (subject to water levels); Drive a game drive vehicle; Fish; Shoot an air rifle at tin cans. On completion of the safari, children receive a Young Explorers certificate, t-shirt, and cap.
Experience the astonishing contrasts created when the mighty Okavango River flows into the arid Kalahari Desert. The result is a variety of habitats, riverine forests, palm islands, permanent swamps, and dry sand veld. All with an unparalleled wealth of animal diversity.
Ker & Downey Botswana’s vehicle policy guarantees window seats and a maximum of four guests per vehicle.
Wildlife and Birds
Year round resident wildlife includes Sitatunga, Kudu, Bushbuck, Lechwe, Reedbuck, Tsessebe, and the ubiquitous Impala. The waterways have hippos and crocodiles in abundance. As well as hyenas, jackals, African wild cats, and other small predators and prey. Leopards have made the Shinde concession their home for many a generation. And show placid traits at sightings. There is a patchwork of lion territories that extend into the Moremi Game Reserve and adjoining concessions. This means that lions are regular visitors/residents throughout the year. On occasions, there are sightings of cheetahs and wild dogs. The concessions’ location means that it is a dry season grazing resource for elephants, buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest. Roan antelope and eland are also occasionally seen.
Most of the normal Delta bird species are represented. With the Pels Fishing Owl being a reasonably regular “tick”.
Walking Safari
From this wonderful base, we are able to offer something very special. The opportunity to explore the wilderness on foot. To get up close and personal with the African bush. It’s not to be missed. Walking in the Okavango Delta’s wilderness is the highlight of a ‘true safari’ experience. No special training is required as the focus is on exploration and discovery. Tracking fresh spoor each morning to reveal the night’s events.
Moments after departing camp you’ll enjoy the breathtaking views seen only from a helicopter. Experience the crystal clear water channels meandering their way through lagoons. Journey deep into the lush green flood plains. Exploring some of the many animal species of the Okavango region.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that must not be missed. The doors are removed on scenic flights for unrestricted views which offers great photographic opportunities.
Scenic helicopter flight rates per person
2025
30 minutes
$370
45 minutes
$555
60 minutes
$725
Add on – Island Champagne Stop*
$50
*There is an option to extend this to include a champagne stop on a private island. Other helicopter experiences are available.
Scenic flights are conducted any time of day. Keen photographers prefer early morning or late afternoon. Others prefer flying in the siesta period, so activities are not missed.
Scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta
Photographic Safari
Okavango Delta makes for incredible photographic safaris. At Shinde Footsteps, there is an editing suite for avid photographers. Learn the secrets of wildlife photography from a dedicated photographic guide (see below for costs).
Other activities include game drives, boating, mokoro, or fishing trips (subject to water levels).
Shinde Footsteps Dedicated Specialist Safaris
Would you prefer a Specialist Guide to accompany you for the duration of your stay? The Specialist Guides are well versed in all aspects of guiding including walking safaris, photography, and family safaris. Cost of $550 in 2025 per night. This includes the guides’ accommodation and flights between the Ker & Downey Botswana camps. Maximum of six guests per Specialist Guide. Depending on the number of guests a private vehicle may be required.
Walking Safari – Options are available to walk between Shinde and Footsteps. Ker & Downey Botswana offers dedicated walking guides from Shinde, Kanana, Dinaka, Footsteps, and Maxa (opening March 2025).
The Specialist family safari also includes: A specially designed program that offers families the opportunity to discover the wonders of the African wilderness. The emphasis is on providing the family with engaging, age appropriate activities. On a flexible schedule while creating shared family memories to last a lifetime. On completion of the safari, children receive a gift pack including a shirt, cap, water bottle, and certificate. Ker & Downey Botswana offers this upgrade at all camps except Maxa (opening March 2025).
Private Safari Vehicle
A private vehicle may be booked for guests requiring three or less people per vehicle. The cost for this is $550 in 2025 per vehicle per night. This also secures private activities as offered by the camp.
Shinde Footsteps Camp Accommodation Rates
Ker & Downey Botswana offers discounted rates for longer stays. So, combine your stay at Shinde Footsteps Camp with their other camps in the Delta. These include: Kanana Okuti Shinde and Shinde Enclave Maxa (Opening 20/03/2025)
Or, in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve at Dinaka
2025 Shinde Footsteps Fully Inclusive Rates
1 to 4 nights
5 to 6 nights
7 to 8 nights
9+ nights
Low: January and February
Per Person Sharing
$700
$630
$609
$581
Single Supplement
Child*
$490
$441
$426
$407
Shoulder: 1st March – 15th April
Per Person Sharing
$1100
$1045
$1012
$968
Single Supplement
$385
$366
$354
$339
Child*
$770
$732
$708
$678
High: 16th – 22nd April
Per Person Sharing
$1465
$1392
$1348
$1289
Single Supplement
$513
$487
$472
$451
Child*
$1026
$974
$944
$902
Shoulder: 23rd April to 31st May
Per Person Sharing
$1100
$1045
$1012
$968
Single Supplement
$385
$366
$354
$339
Child*
$770
$732
$708
$678
High: 1st June to 31st October
Per Person Sharing
$1465
$1392
$1348
$1289
Single Supplement
$513
$487
$472
$451
Child*
$1026
$974
$944
$902
Shoulder: 1st November to 14th December
Per Person Sharing
$1100
$1045
$1012
$968
Single Supplement
$385
$366
$354
$339
Child*
$770
$732
$708
$678
High: 15th December 2025 – 6th January 2026
Per Person Sharing
$1465
$1392
$1348
$1289
Single Supplement
$513
$487
$472
$451
Child*
$1026
$974
$944
$902
A Single supplement applies to a third adult when booked into a family or twin tent.
*Child Policy: Low and shoulder season: The child rate is available to a child sharing with one or two full paying adults in a twin, triple, or family tent. High season: The child rate is only available when booked into the family tent(s) with two sharing adults.
The rate applies to children six to fifteen years of age. The adult rate applies to sixteen years and above. A private vehicle is not required. Camp managers and guides reserve the right to cancel any activity due to safety concerns.
Shinde Footsteps Camp Rates include
Stays with Ker & Downey Botswana are on a fully inclusive basis. This means that the nightly rate at each of the camps covers the following: Accommodation. Game activities by professional guides. All meals and snacks. Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. All taxes, park entrance fees, and service charges. Daily laundry service. Emergency evacuation insurance (to a regional medical facility).
In keeping with the child friendly policy, Ker & Downey Botswana’s long stay rates include a contribution to Bana Ba Letsatsi. This is their social responsibility program.
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