/* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0cm;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria;mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} Drotsky?s Cabins is a family business, and since it has been here for a long time, its owners are extremely knowledgeable about the Shakawe area, as well as the flora and fauna in this part of the Okavango Delta in Botswana.Guests at Drotsky?s Cabins are accommodated in six A-frame chalets overlooking the wide Okavango River. The chalets are simple, clean and comfortable, and exude the charm of years gone by. The bar at Drotsky?s Cabins is also frequented by locals, apart from tourists, so you are guaranteed to hear some fascinating stories about the Shakawe region of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The dining area overlooks the Okavango River ? note that meals have to be pre-booked, and paid for when you arrive. The campsite is situated behind the chalets, below a huge canopy of trees offering welcoming shade.The papyrus channels and lush vegetation of the river make Drotsky?s Cabins a haven for fishing and birdwatching. Also be on the lookout for hippos and crocs in the Okavango River.Botswana?s famous Barbel run takes place sometime between August to October and Drotsky?s Cabins in the Okavango Delta is the place to experience this phenomenon. The fish congregate in schools of thousands. The fish then swim upstream, slapping their tails on the water as they swim through the thick papyrus reeds in the river. Apparently this slapping noise disorientates the smaller species of fish in the Okavango River and they become easy prey. The noise and frenzy attract lots of birds, as well as tiger fish ? so if it?s a tiger fish you are after, come to Drotsky?s Cabins near Shakawe in the Okavango Delta.Drotsky?s Cabins is very popular for boating and offers a number of guided boats of varying sizes. Lawrence of the Okavango is a boat with legendary status in this part of the Okavango Delta near Shakawe. Fishing tackle is available on site.Nearby attractions include the Tsodilo Hills (a World Heritage site with important rock art), the Drotsky Caves (accessible by 4x4 vehicle only) and the Mahango Game Park.Drotsky?s Cabins is a very popular lodge in the Okavango Delta, so it is advisable to book well in advance. Although the sand on the road can be quite thick, you are able to reach Drotsky?s Cabins in a normal 2WD car.