Baines Camp, Moremi Wildlife Reserve , Okavango Delta, Botswana
Set in a grove of trees, and surrounded by papyrus beds, Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is built on raised platforms high above the Boro River in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. We encouraged the local community in Maun to collect cans, with a fee paid for every can, which were recycled to form the backbone of the camp’s structures. Baines’ is also one of only two camps to offer you the opportunity to walk with elephants.
This is Sanctuary's smallest and most intimate camp, with only five luxurious suites. The five suites at Sanctuary Baines' are opulent and luxurious, with ensuite facilities and four-poster beds. Traditional safari ceiling fans create a cooling breeze at even the hottest times of the year. Should you wish, your bed can be wheeled out onto the private wooden deck for a night under the stars, overlooking the shimmering waters of the Boro River where hippo can often be spotted. Or take an indulgent soak under the stars on your own private viewing deck in our opulent star bath. At Baines' Camp, the sky's the limit
There is a communal swimming pool, and the wide wooden deck that surrounds the main dining and sitting room is the ideal place to relax while observing the varied wildlife present here. See prowling lions looking for prey at the edge of the lagoon that the camp overlooks, or watch one of the many elephants who live in the area. Start the day with a delectable meal consisting of a full English and continental breakfast, before departing for your morning game drive. Elegant high teas are served in the afternoon just before departing for your afternoon game activity. On return, relax at the pool or sip on a cocktail before dinner.
Activities:Game Drives
Famed for its big cat and bird population, the Okavango Delta is a peaceful haven where animals have been protected for decades and know they will not be disturbed. At Baines' Camp, you have the opportunity to see animals up close with your expert guide on morning and evening game drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles. A night game drive is the perfect means to see some of the nocturnal animals one wouldn't see during the day time. The concession also boasts a diversity of landscapes with desert, dry savannah, lagoon and swamps all in close proximity. During higher water levels game drives will be combined with motorised boating excursions. (Night drives are seasonal, depending on water levels.)
Walking Safari
The wildlife is spectacular all year round and because the camp is set in a private concession, there is the opportunity to get very close on foot in perfect safety with one of our guides.
Mokoro & Motorised Boat Excursions One of the best ways to see the wildlife around Sanctuary Baines' Camp is in one of the locally made dugout canoes, known as mokoros. In one of these traditional crafts it is possible to float around the waterways and lagoons that make up the delta, looking for hippos and crocodiles in the water, but also getting a remarkable view of the plains game from a new and exciting angle.
Other Activities ( Optional)
- Living with Elephant Interaction
- Scenic Flight Over the Delta ( 30 minutes, 45minutes & 60 Minutes)
WHY SANCTUARY BAINES' CAMP
- Offers unique Living with Elephants activity
- Romantic sky beds and star baths on your private deck
- Located on a private concession which means we can offer walking and night drives
- Mokoro excursions available all year round
- Eco-friendly camp built from cans
