Reviews of Shinde Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
100 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Shinde Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Shinde Camp review"
The food was probably the best on our trip, with great variety and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in Zambia
"Early morning tracking at Shinde"
Very much enjoyed this camp also, and experiencing a drier part of the Delta. Would recommend the boat and mokoro trips also. Again, our guide, Moja, gave us very interesting and informative trips. The staff again were great." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
"Food superb. Game excellent."
But as before, no need to have tea served at 5.30 when having great breakfast at 6.00." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana
"This was our first safari - brilliant"
All the camp staff were very helpful and friendly. Great managers, great hospitality" See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 4n in South Africa
"Shinde Camp review"
Spacious layout in woodland gives opportunities for birdlife to while away time when in camp.
Tents a little old fashioned in style but are perfectly functional." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"5 star ratings for Shinde"
Managers Barbara and Bruce, our guide Bee, major domo Julius and virtually everyone else on the staff were absolutely top-notch. The guiding and activities were superb, the best of our trip. Vehicles were new and comfortable. Food was excellent, so was the service.
The site of the camp is wonderful and its overall design just lovely. We would definitely return to this location. I would rank this camp the top overall rating of the four we visited and would recommend to anyone." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana
"Shinde"
The guides, whilst have the most amazing spotting skills, lacked enthusiasm that we had seen in our earlier camp... The food at Shinde was good but felt the dining setting was a little too formal. We loved the fact there was a pool which meant we could relax in the afternoon between game drives - although it did lack sunloungers and towels for the numbers that wanted to use it.
Shinde excelled in offering a number of different type of activities - mokoros, motoboat trips, walking safaris. The champagne and cheese platter we received as a honeymoon treat was a lovely touch." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 5n in Mozambique; 2n in Zambia
"Shinda feedback"
We realise that many people like the lavish hospitality bit but we found the evening meal with the long table slightly formal and might have preferred it to be a touch less banquet-like, but its a detail and overall we hugely enjoyed our stay.
Only one suggestion and its something we've noticed across southern Africa, and its that coffee is always made rather weak - but if thats our only gripe, no-one needs to lose sleep, do they?" See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana
"Shinde Camp"
Only one adverse comment and that was the staff in charge, Rian and Winnie. Their hospitality felt quite "forced" and we felt rather regimented. On arrival after a hot trip what I most wanted was a cold drink and the loo! I did not appreciate a long talk about Ker and Downey and their other camps - all too much "marketing"!
On our last day the time of transfer changed 3 times - as it was originally going to be at 10 so we decided to forego a early game drive and relax and catch up a bit, when it changed to a later time we were made to feel it was somehow inconvenient for THEM for us to be still there.
Other guests also felt they were not the most skilled hosts so I would have some reservations about recommending what is otherwise a great place." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
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I am a bit sorry to see a "one size for all" somewhat slick welcoming routine - I saw the exact routine at Selinda. I much preferred the "take you to your room first" routine which was more individualized to the clients immediate needs. Too many people at a time, much prefer 16 to the 20+ we encountered; lacks the "family" feeling." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana
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