On arrival in Maun Airport you will be met and assisted onto your charter flight to Shinde – a short scenic flight of about 30 minutes over the Okavango Delta. Upon landing, you will be met by your guide and enjoy a slow game drive transfer to camp of about 1.5 hours, depending on what you see along the way.

Overlooking a hippo-filled lagoon nestled within the treeline lies Shinde Footsteps.

Once you have settled into your room, you will then enjoy afternoon tea whilst your guide introduces you to the area, the camp, and the activities on offer. At an agreed time with your guide, you will meet and set out on your first activity, most likely a game drive stopping in a pretty spot to enjoy a sundowner drink, returning to camp as the sun sets. Spend some time by the campfire before enjoying dinner under the stars.

Wake up to an early breakfast before heading out on you chosen morning activity. As you get to midday, return to the shade of the camp and enjoy a delicious brunch and a siesta or maybe a dip in the pool. Later in the afternoon there will be high tea before heading out for your afternoon activity.

Over the next two days you will enjoy the range of activities offered in this rich and dynamic area. Perhaps combining a game drive to the location where you can enjoy boating and mokoro safaris, even having a try at some fishing.

Game drives during the day can turn into night drives after the sun goes down, a chance to take out the spotlight and lookout for some unique nocturnal species such as Springhare, African wildcat and the elusive Genet.

Guided walking safaris are also possible from Shinde Footsteps; enjoy a few hours out on foot with your guide, learning about the Okavango’s flora and tracking animals big and small.

This morning, following your morning activity and a light breakfast an exciting helicopter transfer on to Maxa awaits. Take to the skies, equipped with a headset and pilot who will discuss the Okavango from a bird's eye view whilst you look out for animals.

After about a 15 minute flight, you will land at the beautiful Maxa in the far northern reaches of the Okavango at the start of the Selinda Spillway. Like Footsteps, Maxa is a small and authentic camp with lots of charm. The area is home to varied and plentiful wildlife with camp overlooking a pretty lagoon.

Once you have been introduced to the camp and settled in with some lovely afternoon tea and a chat with your guide you will head out on your first afternoon game drive or mokoro safari. Stop for drinks in a scenic spot, perhaps returning to camp with a spot light, looking out for nocturnal wildlife. Arrive back in camp to a roaring fire and dinner under the stars.

Spend the next couple of days exploring this unique and diverse area. Game drives offer a chance to look for predators in the early mornings before they retreat into the shaded thickets in the heat of the day, or in the late afternoons as they begin to stir once temperatures drop.

Go out on mokoro safaris, or perhaps try your hand at some fishing. Walking safaris here also allow a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the African bush and for your guide to show off some of his expert tracking skills.

Your departure time today will have been advised by your guide the day before, with your helicopter ready to meet you for another scenic transfer back to Maun. Your flight to Maun is scheduled to connect with any onward arrangements. Depending on the time of departure at camp you will have the opportunity to enjoy one final activity before bidding farewell to the Okavango.

The flight to Maun will take approximately 35 minutes, depending on stops along the way. On arrival a representative will meet you to ensure you connect to your onwards travel arrangements.

Flights to Kasane, for access to Chobe or to Victoria Falls can be arranged at an additional cost.