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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.
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Free parking
Free internet
Free breakfast
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Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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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 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Not in the middle of Maun, but absolutely worth to drive 30 km further!!!
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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 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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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 19 Aug 2022
Hi Guys. We hope you had a great holiday. Thanks for staying with us and making our memories richer.
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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 19 Aug 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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Reminiscing about our trip last year we realized that we forgot to write a review about this wonderful place. In summary: - amazing hosts with a lot of experience and knowledge - excellent food (but really excellent food), and the breakfast basket served on your private balcony is delicious - clean and comfortable lodge - ... It is such a welcoming place. Definitely worth stopping and good connection to Moremi (for which they organized a trip for us). Hope that we can revisit this place again in the future. Picture: tracking a big snake with Russell in the bush
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Russell and Verena Lind and Lambertz, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded 3 Aug 2020
Hi Guys. Many hanks for the review. It will be great to have you visit us again. If this virus ever goes away. lol Our best regards to you
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we chose to stay at tshima bush camp, after a 2-week safari, to unwind from the relentless pace of the safari and to prepare for the long journey home. we made an excellent choice. arriving, we were warmly greeted by our hosts, russell and verena – and their menagerie of animals. our accommodation was a clean, spacious safari tent, with all the amenities one needs. and the shower was the best of our whole 6-week vacation! dinner that night proved that verena is truly an exceptional chef. everything was fresh and made “from scratch” - homemade tomato soup, ciabatta bread, delicious prawn pasta, and panna cotta. enjoyable conversations accompanied our meals. the breakfast each morning was brought to our patio, and was again a shining example of verena’s talent. we had juice and coffee, yoghurt, hard-boiled eggs, homemade ciabatta bread, cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers, and fruit. birds and tree squirrels provided entertainment. tshima bush camp’s location outside of maun is a bonus, as we always find maun to be dusty, crowded, and too much hustle-bustle. thank you, russell and verena – we’ll treasure our memories of all you did for us!…
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Date of stay: April 2020
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Response from Russell and Verena Lind and Lambertz, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded 3 Aug 2020
Hi JIm and Trudy You will never be forgotten. We often talk fondly of you. Hope you are well.
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We stayed at the property about a week ago. Russell and Verena were very friendly and made us welcome. Verena is an excellent cook and we thank her for spending so much of her time cooking for the guests. We highly recommend this place for the kindness of the hosts. Elisabeth Jean Pierre and Axel.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from Russell250, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded 2 Sep 2019
New York, New York. Many thanks for taking the time to right to us. Our regards to all of you
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We were greeted by our host Russell and Verena at the ned of the sand drive, this was a lovely start to another adventure in Africa. The tented lodge was great, very clean with running hot water. The evening dinner was the best food on our 18 day trip, breakfast was brought to the tent in the morning, nice touch..Throughly recommended, would be our place of choice in Maun for the bush feel with home cooking.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from Russell250, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded 23 Aug 2019
Hi Mr and Mrs G As always, we are so fortunate to get great guests like yourselves. We are truly happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. A pity that with your return you couldn't spend another night at Tshima. We would have enjoyed listening to more of your adventures from Mrs A. We look forward to your next visit Regards Russell
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Once again another great time spent with Verena and Russell from Tshima Bush Camp. Situated just outside Maun this is a Great place to get away and still experience the attention to detail by these wonderful people. With only 4 tents you will enjoy the Botswana bush experience.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Russell250, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded 21 Aug 2019
Thanks Garry It was your 4th stay with us. It is always such a pleasure to have you stay. Meeting your wife was a bonus. Till next time
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It was a surprise to find in the middle of Botswana such a warm welcome. We wish to thank Russell and Verena, the enthousiastic owners of the lodge, for the pleasant stay in the beautiful tents, the romantic breakfast and the fine diners by candle-light. We wish both of you great succes with the lodge and of course the four dogs cannot be forgotten. Many greetings from Lucrèce and Etienne, Mark and Petra
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from Russell250, Owner at Tshima Bush Camp
Responded 16 Aug 2019
Hi Lucrece Thank you so much for your review. It was great to have more people from Belgium visiting us again. It was a lot of fun to watch the elephants with you at the water hole at Nxaraga. We enjoyed "Stefan's" humour and wit. Regards to Ettienne, Marc and Petra
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PRICE RANGE
US$160 - US$166 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
BotswanaNorth-West DistrictNgamiland EastMaun
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tshima Bush Camp
What are some of the property amenities at Tshima Bush Camp?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Tshima Bush Camp?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Does Tshima Bush Camp have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Tshima Bush Camp offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Tshima Bush Camp have airport transportation?
Yes, Tshima Bush Camp offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Tshima Bush Camp?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Tshima Bush Camp?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Tshima Bush Camp?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, and Dutch.