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Reviews of Shinde Footsteps

Wildlife sightings and reviews

45 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Shinde Footsteps and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Aug-2019, 4 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Shinde Footsteps.
Lion

50% success

Leopard

50% success

Cheetah

0% success

Wild dog

0% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Wildebeest

75% success

Buffalo

50% success

Spotted Hyena

50% success

Sitatunga

25% success

Aardvark

0% success

Black Rhino

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Roan antelope

0% success

Sable antelope

0% success

White Rhino

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
Mr & Mrs D
E Sussex

"Footsteps across the Delta review"

2 nights Arrived 14 Nov 2022
"Our superb Guide from Shinde (Noah) continued to guide us at Footsteps (where he is based). The transfer to this separate area of the Shinde Concession necessitated a short mokoro ride across an area of swamp, which was entertaining. We were the only guests at Footsteps so had a very exclusive experience there. The camp is very traditional in style, with no frills. But we did think that it was in need of some modest upgrades, particularly as regards the washing facilities in the tent.

The camp staff were all delightful and friendly. The food was excellent, particularly considering the remoteness of the location.

Our arrival at the camp was memorable for having a large bull elephant walk a few yards in front of our tent as we unpacked.

We mostly did walking from the camp, but also did a game drive to take us to a walk further from the camp. We saw a wide variety of game, some at surprisingly close quarters even when on foot - including elephants, lions, hyenas and a leopard.

Bird species were very numerous and included a sighting of a Pel's Fishing-Owl." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

7 sightings

Giraffe

2 sightings

Hippo

9 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

3 sightings

Zebra

2 sightings

Mr & Mrs V.
Leiden

"Footsteps across the Delta review"

3 nights Arrived 12 Oct 2022
"Footsteps camp was definately one of the highlights.

It helps that we had the luxury of the camp to ourselves for two out of the three days we spent here.

Apart from this, the setting is fantastic, the staff incredibly friendly and professional and the guiding superb. Being there, having the concession to yourself and the professionals showing you how to make the most of your stay is more than we dared hope for.

Highly recommended!" See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

6 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Sitatunga

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr B
London

"A step back in time"

2 nights Arrived 9 Jun 2022
"Footsteps is an amazing concept of old-school safari camps and walking experiences. It's very small, intimate and a calm, tranquil experience with hippos within ear shot all the time and often within the bounds of the camp itself. But for me I think they over do the ‘old-fashioned’ bit. I have to say I hadn’t realised the camp was set up like this, and while I loved the location, walking safaris (and drives and mokoros), I was less keen on the basic tents, bucket showers and no wifi etc. I’ve been in ‘seasonal’ camps before and know they can be more modern, so in my opinion I would keep the activities but update the facilities.

The walks were enjoyable, but 4 hours, especially as the temperature rises in the morning was a bit much. And ironically we got closer to the animals in the jeep than on foot. We saw a lot of zebras, a few giraffes, fewer elephants and heard but didn't see lions, leopards and hyenas. And a lot of hippos.

Overall I think it's a different, calm and interesting camp. But I wouldn't go back unless the facilities were updated." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Poor
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Prof V & Mr T
Oxford

"The best place ever!"

3 nights Arrived 1 Apr 2018
"This was our absolute favourite camp on the trip and we could happily have spent weeks there! Just getting there was quite an adventure (driving through deep water on the way out and having a mokoro ride on the way back - not your average airport transfer). This is perhaps a more 'basic' camp, but in a gorgeous, retro way (e.g. no hot water in taps, but they bring you hot water to wash in the morning, and arrange for a bucket shower when you want it).

The service and attention to detail were astonishing and OP is an absolutely incredible guide with a brilliant personality. All the camp staff were superb and were very happy to interact with the guest.

We had some fantastic walks, saw masses of animals (including hyena, jackal, genet, and sitatunga, as well as lions and hippos). The night drives were magical and we had one extraordinary 'surprise' dinner away from the camp. I can't praise this place enough - or the team that makes it so special." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Beeeater
UK

"Amazing and wonderful experience "

2 nights Arrived 11 Nov 2017
"Seems like we had the best guide, the best cook and the most amazing experience- the night sounds were unique and I am lost for words to describe how much I loved this.

Suggested activity - 1 night or early morning we could sit indoors, with a guide, who would distinguish the different animal sounds - morning at about 4am might be best as they arouse from their sleep." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr S
Switzerland

"Footsteps Review - Sqwangwa!"

4 nights Arrived 3 Sep 2016
"Had a truly amazing 4 nights/days at Footsteps. Huge thank you to Moses, Sue, Mbaki, Congo, Dr Loorve, Phefo, Hope & KP with all of whom we (Larry, Nancy & myself) built such a fantastic rapport. The activities we did, walking and jeep safaris as well as a mokoro trip, were all brilliant, and loads of animals (game, predators and birds) were tracked and spotted. Sundowners, too, were amazing, and the staff put a lot of thought into how and where they would do them.

The tents were very comfortable in camp, with hot water boiled on the fire if you want a bucket shower. Food at the camp was amazing, even forgetting the very basic equipment used to prepare it. The camp itself is superbly located on a lagoon with a lot of walk-in visitors (hippos, elephants, hyenas) to keep everybody company and Hope, in particular, busy chatting away ("What are you doing here?")!

We also had 2 very enjoyable games of football with the staff, one of the highlights of which was surely a surprising slide tackle by Sue on Nancy. And for the record, we still maintain we scored 7 goals in that first match, not 5 as the official stat sheet shows. We were very appreciative of the staff spending time with us on their own personal time, like the first night when they all joined us around the fire for a chat and the final night when they put on an excellent traditional dancing/singing display. Sadly, we never got to hear Congo's full story, though we were told that if you start in the panhandle, then head up a long way, keep walking and walking, then turn left and keep walking, and walking and walking, you would eventually arrive in his village, which only has 10 people, or actually 9, because Congo was with us! Boster (aka Dr Loorve), however, did manage to introduce a new word into human vocabulary, "Sqwangwa" (for those of you unfamiliar with the term, it refers to the metal plate upon which the burning coals of a fire are first placed), which even now makes me laugh when I think of it. And if Moses tries to convince you that his first girlfriend at the age of 12 was a girl from the US, don't believe him.

I cannot recommend this camp highly enough. If you are coming to the Okavango Delta, I highly recommend you spend at least some of your time here. I get the impression it is not that well known given its distance (1.5hrs) from the nearest (Shinde) airstrip. For us, those drives from/to the airstrip, where we saw wild dogs and a leopard, were another game viewing highlight.

A totally amazing 4 days. Didn't want to leave. Sqwangwa!" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
The B family
Brighton

"Or all round favourite"

3 nights Arrived 23 Aug 2016
"The family enjoyed this camp the most. It catered for just us 6. The game drives and the walks were amazing. On one of the walks we saw lions amongst other game. It was surreal to turn a corner and there in the distance a table had been set up (next to a giant termite mound) with snacks and drinks. We sat and watched the sun go down and the sky turn a magnificent red and orange. There were honking hippos in the distance and we all fell in love with Africa. Sounds corny but its true. It is hard to explain the feeling, you have to be there to soak up the experience and the magic.

Everyday at siesta time in the camp, there was no siesta! We did tin can shooting which the teenagers loved and one afternoon had a 5 a side football game. Playing football in the heat (and dust) in Botswana, then stopping at half time to wait for a massive elephant to stride through the camp has got to be one of the best memories ever. We were treated to hot bucket showers in the open air before afternoon tea (fit for a king) and on for another game drive.

We especially loved this camp as the guides were such good fun. Nothing was too much trouble and they were very willing to go beyond the call of duty to show us everything to keep the interest. The exclusivity of the camp (just our family) made I feel like the staff were the friends we were on holiday with rather than the actual staff.

The food was fantastic here too. The chef cooks on open fire...how does he produce such wonderful food without an oven?!!" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs F & family
GTM

"Amazing experience of 'real' Africa"

3 nights Arrived 17 Aug 2016
"From our arrival at Shinde airstrip to our departure three days later, this really was an amazing experience. To be greeted on our first morning by hippos 'sloshing' about in the water a few meters away from our tent was a typical example. On further examination we found the spoor of a large bull elephant and baboons that had passed our tent during the night. As I said previously, it was an introduction to what I would call real Africa. We have visited many National Parks in Southern Africa over the last twenty years but I wanted my three grandsons, 16, 12 & 7, to have the experience of camping in the bush. With bucket showers, tented accommodation and campfires at night, we certainly achieved this.

I think we were extremely lucky to have Mbaki and Moses supervising the staff and guests - Mbaki was always smiling and joking with the boys and Moses was able to combine his enthusiasm and knowledge of the bush and animals in a very interesting and informative way. Whether it was explaining how the Delta was formed, giving us details of the termite mounds, playing football, or toasting marshmallows on the camp fire, I know the three boys found two new friends. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff and we found the standard of meals exceptional.

We found our accommodation to be all that we had expected and the facility of daily laundry was a tremendous help.

On our first morning the wild dogs went through camp but sadly, although we rushed out, we couldn't locate them ... only the remains of their impala kill outside Moses' tent! The second morning the exercise was repeated but this time we were much luckier. We have all seen the dogs before but never have we seen a pure golden alpha female - she was beautiful.

So, all in all, absolutely no criticisms, just 100% praise for such a wonderful three days. My three grandsons voted this camp Number One of the four places we stayed at this holiday which is a recommendation in itself! Thank you to all the staff at Footsteps across the Delta." See all these reviews: 3n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Lovers of Africa
UK

"Alone in Footsteps"

2 nights Arrived 8 May 2016
"Despite a breakdown in communication between Liittle Kwara and Footsteps, we eventually met up and were greeted on our arrival by all 7 staff singing and dancing. Although the camp could cater for 6 people, we were the only guests and thoroughly spoiled. Moses, our guide, and Kebafe, the manager, were excellent company and Hope, the waitress, was attentive with a lovely sense of fun.

Our main purpose in coming to Footsteps was to engage in walking safaris, and we did two, led by Moses. Each lasted only about an hour, and while they were interesting and informative, I thick we would have liked them to be longer. I heard from a guide that we met at Muchenje who used to be based there, that the walks used to be 3-4 hours, which i think is what I expected when we decided to go there. However, the sundowner venue at the end of the first walk was wonderful!

We enjoyed a mokoro trip with Phiefo from Shinde and had some good sightings, including leopards, lions and an eagle owl.

The staff once again put on a show for us on our second and last night and we were then escorted up to the lookout post for a private candlelit dinner for two, with sparkling wine and personal service from Hope. Quite magical! We enjoyed a final tour of the kitchen before we left and marvelled at their ability to cook such lovely meals, launder our clothes and generally keep the camp in such excellent condition with only a gas-fired fridge and a wood fire to help them. Farewell singing as we left, with hits all round.

We loved this simple camp - even the bucket shower! - and were made to feel very welcome by all the staff. Although lacking the luxury of other camps, it was excellent of its type." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr J & Mr E
New York

"Footsteps across the Delta review"

3 nights Arrived 1 Mar 2016
"Our Footsteps experience was like us visiting friends and becoming a part of the family. The camp was very personal and warm and being the only guests (there are only 3 rooms!) at the beginning of the season made it particularly special.

Moses, our guide, went above and beyond to plan the perfect 3 day stay for us. It was a nice change from the game drives (and no exercise) at other camps to be able to walk and learn about the small details of the bush. We also slept right next to a water hole filled with hippos day and night - to the point where you would hear them walking by at night right outside your tent!

Overall, magical and authentic bush experience. Loved it!" See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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