Shinde Airstrip

Shinde Airstrip is a private safari airstrip serving Shinde Camp and the Shinde Private Concession (NG/21) in the northern Okavango Delta of Botswana. The airstrip is located close to Shinde Camp, making it the main fly-in access point for the concession. Botswana Tourism lists Shinde Camp at approximately -19.119998, 23.15476, while mapping data places the Shindi Lodge Airstrip at approximately -19.1102, 23.1623.



The airstrip has a 1,200-metre runway and is used by light safari aircraft operating between Botswana's safari destinations. Machaba's camp comparison data also identifies Shinde Airstrip (1,200 m) as the airstrip for its Monachira Camp, with a transfer time of about 20 minutes; this illustrates that the Shinde airstrip serves the wider Shinde area, not only one property.



One of the main advantages of Shinde Airstrip is its direct access to a remote private Okavango concession. Instead of a long road journey, guests can fly from Maun and reach the Shinde area by light aircraft. One safari operator gives the Maun flight time as approximately 25 minutes for Shinde Footsteps, while other safari sources describe regular air connections between Shinde, Maun, Kasane and other Okavango camps.



Another major advantage is the combination of land and water safari activities available in the Shinde area. Shinde Camp is situated beside the permanent Shinde Lagoon, allowing activities such as game drives, night drives, walking safaris, mokoro excursions, boating and fishing. The permanent water also provides year-round opportunities for water-based wildlife viewing.