Shakawe is a village situated in the northwest corner of Botswana, positioned at the beginning of the Okavango Delta. Its location places it in close proximity to the borders of Namibia and Angola.
The settlement serves as a primary staging post for travelers visiting the Tsodilo Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located approximately 40 km away. It also functions as an entry or exit point for Botswana and provides access to the Caprivi Strip. For many holiday-makers in Southern Africa, Shakawe is a common starting point for fishing trips within the Okavango Panhandle.
The climate of the region is characterized by significant temperature variations, with a recorded high of 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) and a recorded low of −6.1 °C (21.0 °F).