Situated in the North western part of Botswana, Shakawe offers the most spectacular fishing and birding paradise, this area is not for big game viewing. The carmine bee-eater can be seen from October to March.
This small town has few shops where you can stock up and a filling station.
Between August and November one can experience the catfish run. These catfish swim upstream causing a feeding frenzy and attracting many bird species.