Situated on a large forested sand dune and one of the very few high points along the Okavango River, Shamvura Camp offers spectacular views over the river and surrounding flood plains. The treetop cottage affords the visitor a birds-eye view of one of the last remnants of natural riverine forest comprising mainly of "Knobthorn Acacia" (Acacia nigrescens). The surrounding flood plains comprise of Phragmites mauritianus reeds and patches of papyrus, and are vital breeding areas for more than 80 species of fish and a habitat for over 60 species of wetland birds. Shamvura Camp is strategically located ±130km east of Rundu, just off the main B8 tar road to Katima Mulilo. The location is convenient for easy access to the Kaudom Game Reserve (±65km), the Mahango Game Park (±100km) and onward via the Mohembo Gate into neighbouring Botswana.

From here we offer you outstanding freshwater fishing, game-viewing, hiking and a once-in-a-lifetime birding opportunity. Malaria is present in the area, and visitors are advised to take the necessary precautions. A luxury, treetop, thatched cottage on stilts, situated in the indigenous woodland accommodates 4 to 6 people, with en-suite toilet, bath and shower, private verandah and ‘braai' / barbecue area. The secluded location provides a canopy-level view of the birdlife and an unusual viewpoint of the meandering Okavango River and adjacent flood plains.
The cottage has electricity, and is fully furnished with locally-crafted wooden furniture, has a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, with linen, crockery, cutlery and utensils for 6 people, and is serviced daily. The main campsite, Ushivi Camp, is enclosed in a 2-metre high reed fence and has a large family tent with verandah. The tent is furnished, including four beds with linen. The camp site has electricity and double private ablution facilities consisting of two shower / toilet cubicles with hot & cold water, and ‘braai' / barbeque area with table and chairs. Firewood is provided at no additional charge.

There is more than sufficient space for additional tents, vehicles and camping equipment. In addition this site has a fully-equipped kitchen boasting a refrigerator/freezer, gas-stove, washing facilities, extensive workspace, electrical outlet plus crockery and cutlery for 8 people. Electricity consumption in the kitchen will be charged on unit-usage. The second exclusive and private campsite, Combretum Camp, is enclosed by a 2-metre high reed fence and has a large family tent with verandah and gas/battery operated lights. The tent is furnished, including four beds with linen. The camp site has private ablution facilities consisting of one shower / toilet cubicle with hot & cold water, and ‘braai' / barbeque area with table and chairs. Firewood is provided at no additional charge. The setting of this camp under its own large tree provides guests with exclusive privacy and exceptional view over the neighbouring extensive Angolan flood plains.