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A genuine bush experience close to the convenience of Maun and the stunning beauty of the Okavango Delta. Tshima Bush Camp is a small, intimate camp close to Maun, the iconic safari town of Botswana. It is situated on 30 hectares of natural bush with direct access to the Nhabe river. Our Meru style tents provide comfort and lots of privacy. Walking trails invite guests to explore the area. You may find duiker, aardvark and a huge variety of birds. From time to time, elephants pass by as well and hippos inhabit the river. The camp serves as an excellent spot to spend the night while travelling between various treasures in Botswana. Furthermore, it is a perfect base for exploring nearby natural treasures such as the world-famous Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Nxai Pan National Park. The village of Komana is located close by and can be explored to get a glimpse of Botswana village life. Tshima Bush Camp is easy to reach via a good quality tar road, just a 25-minute drive from Maun.
Stayed the first night of our Botswana safari at Tshima, geat start to our holiday, great people. Dinner was the best of our trip, breakfast in the tent was special, the tent was clean everything worked, hot shower in the morning with coffee from the kitchen. I would stay again.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:It's just off the main road, dont follow the sat nav down the back road.
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A great stop pre or post a delta safari - we stayed for our first night in Botswana before our 10 night safari & found it perfect to get into the bush spirit. Russell & Verena are incredibly welcoming & you feel like a part of the family (including the 2 dogs, several cats & many chicken) almost immediately.
The 4 tents are great & ideal for a sanity check after a long day travelling from the UK with the usual airport hustle & bustle that goes with that - yes the camp is 35/40 mins outside Maun but once you arrive you receive a genuine warm welcome & can relax in the bush. Verena is a great cook & we enjoyed an excellent meal & had a pre-dinner sundowner overlooking the river a short walk behind camp seeing pelicans & kingfishers.
Thanks for looking after us guys & hope you have a great season.
Chris & Catherine
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:All the tents look great & if you are driving you get a parking spot right next to them.
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Response from Russell Lind, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded Aug 19, 2022
Hi Chris & Catherine The pleasure was ours. It's always great to have friends like you over for a night. Best regards from all the pets, And us
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If you are looking for a beautiful, very family place with perfect service and star-worthy food, you have to go to Verena and Russell at the Tshima Bush Camp. With fresh products Verena and Russell made the best dinner I‘ve ever had in Namibia or Botswana. In the morning you get a breakfast with freshly squeezed juice, homemade bread, fresh fruits and the best, they bring it to your tent. Thank you both for a wonderful stay with you. Next time we‘ll stay longer. Katja und Vandre ( aka Conrad)
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip:Not in the middle of Maun, but absolutely worth to drive 30 km further!!!
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Verena and Russell have created a wonderful gem in the middle of the African bush. Great hosts with first-class food, lovingly furnished tents as an overnight location and great dogs plus countless domestic and wild cats. Dinner was fantastic, whether a great soup, a remarkable main course and a fantastic mousse aux chocolate dessert.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Entspannte Gastgeber, lasst Euch auf diese Erfahrung ein...
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Tshima Bush Camp is a true gem in the midst of nature that thrives on the warm hospitality of Verena and Russell. Already on arrival you will be warmly welcomed by the two and immediately feel at home. Verena and Russell manage to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that makes your stay unforgettable.
A special highlight of the camp are the two loving dogs Bella and Rasta. These two four-legged friends spread pure joie de vivre and always provide heartwarming moments. It is impossible not to be enchanted by their charm.
Tshima Bush Camp also has a lot to offer culinaryly. Breakfast is rich and varied, just the thing to start the day stronger. Dinner is a treat for the senses – lovingly prepared dishes that spoil the palate and complete the evening perfectly.
The tents in the camp are another highlight. They are comfortably and stylishly furnished and offer a wonderful retreat in the middle of nature. The feeling of sleeping under the starry sky and listening to the sounds of the wilderness is simply priceless.
All in all, Tshima Bush Camp is a place you don't want to leave. The combination of excellent hospitality, culinary delights and comfortable accommodation makes it an unforgettable experience. Verena and Russell have created a place here that just makes you happy.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Tshima Bush Camp is a perfect stop in Maun on your way to the Delta. The quiet and secluded location, the excellent “tents” if you can call it that, the beautifully maintained braai and dining area - it beats anything in Maun. The food Verena and Russel are preparing is always top notch. I always take my overseas clients to Tshima as I don’t have to worry about their consistency in brilliant service and personal attention - unlike some other overpriced lodges.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Russell Lind, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded Sep 26, 2023
Rai, It is always a pleasure to have you and your guests visit with us. We look forward to your next visit. Best regards Russell and Verena
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By far the best hosts on our tour of Namibia and Botswana. The tents were lovingly decorated and clean. The food was incredibly delicious and prepared with a lot of heart. Russel and Verena organized a mokoro trip in the delta for us and gave us a mega-tasty packed lunch. Breakfast is delivered directly to the tent in a picnic basket. With homemade yoghurt, bread and lots of treats. We came to this lodge as strangers and left as friends. If we come to this area again, this lodge will be the only one for us. Dear Verena, dear Russel, we talk about you very often, we wish you all the best and hope to see you again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed for an evening with Russell and his wife, a wonderful welcome that we all won't soon forget. A real moment of sharing in this idyllic place in the heart of nature. We will never forget our last evening at your place with the hot water bottles because it was a little cold. Alexis, Murielle, Popo, Chantal Thierry.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Russell Lind, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded Mar 11, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay.
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You can rest assured Russell and Verena will treat you like queens/kings. We arrived at Tshima Bush Camp after days of game drive and camping and stayed a couple of nights. Apart from the delicious home-made food, clean tents and quiet setting, we enjoyed cosy nights chatting to the couple, drinking beer and listening to african stories. If you are in Maun, make sure to stop there.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip:Lots of animals (dogs, cats chicken) roaming freely. All pretty friendly.
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Coming back from Central Kalahari Game Reserve, we had a one-night stop at Tshima before heading to the Delta. Arriving at Tshima was like coming home. We truly enjoyed this beautiful oasis in the middle of the dry season. The room was cosy and clean, dinner was cooked to perfection and the breakfast basket sent to the room the next morning was a delight. Most of all, we were touched by Verena and Russell's warm welcome and kindness throughout our stay. Thank you for having us in your home! Axel and Aarti
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Russell Lind, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded Aug 19, 2022
Hi Guys. We hope you had a great holiday. Thanks for staying with us and making our memories richer.
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PRICE RANGE
₱9,859 - ₱9,917 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
BotswanaNorth-West DistrictNgamiland EastMaun
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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