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Botswana - Okavango Delta
Intimacy is guaranteed at Sanctuary Baines' Camp, an exclusive hideaway perched above the Boro River in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
The smallest camp in our portfolio, with just six beautiful suites, every detail of the space has been crafted to foster romance and connection. From the star baths and sky beds found on each private deck to the camp's elevated position on raised platforms high above the water, you won’t find a better spot for blissed out adventures à deux.
Named after the 19th century explorer and painter Thomas Baines, a pioneering spirit runs through the camp’s design, with its wide wooden walkways that connect and surround the large communal areas and luxurious, stilted standalone suites, all of which are decked out in bold, dynamic décor.
The extended decking of this papyrus-fringed camp ushers in the world-famous Okavango Delta, ensuring guests feel fully part of this extraordinary wildlife-rich ecosystem, where desert meets wetland and wilderness meets luxury.
One of the finest places to experience the magic of this location is at the swimming pool. The ideal spot to observe the varied wildlife present here, watch hippos wallow at the edge of the lagoon or get to know one of the many elephants who live in the area.
Proudly eco-friendly, this property was built using only commercially grown wood, with more than 150,000 recycled aluminium cans incorporated within the walls to provide insulation. We encouraged our local community in Maun to collect cans, with a fee paid for every can, which were then recycled to form the backbone of the camp’s structures.
6 Suites
Swimming Pool
Wildlife
Game Drives
Boat Trips
Mokoro
Helicopter Excursions
Night Drive
Walking Safari
Solar Panels
Children aged 16+
Camp Manager
Beatrice Arabang
Beatrice Arabang joined Sanctuary in 2006 as a Spa Therapist, at Chobe Chilwero. Since then, Beatrice has covered a few departments and positions, from running both Sanctuary Spas in Botswana, to Relief Lodge Manager and currently, she is acting General Manager for Sanctuary Baines' camp.
Highlights
The best of Sanctuary Baines’ Camp
- Ideal for honeymooners, with romantic sky beds and star baths on each private deck
- Located on a private concession allowing walking safaris and night drives
- Seasonal mokoro excursions and motorised boating available
- Eco-friendly camp built from recycled cans
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ACCOMMODATION
Six stilted suites
Sanctuary Baines' Camp, the smallest and most intimate camp in the Sanctuary collection, features just six luxurious light and airy suites. Raised on stilts and complete with curved terraces overlooking the river, large windows flood the rooms with light and frame the endless Delta horizons.
Activities At This Camp
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Game Drives
The Okavango Delta is a protected area that offers a peaceful haven for its abundant big cat and bird population, ensuring that animals can thrive without disturbance. Experience the region’s remarkable creatures up close with expert guides on game drives in open 4x4 vehicles as you navigate the concession’s diverse landscapes – think desert, dry savannah, lagoons and swamps all within close proximity.
Mokoro & Motorised Boat Excursions
One of the finest ways to witness the wildlife around Sanctuary Baines' Camp is from a locally made dugout canoe, known as a mokoro. These used to be carved from ebony but are now made from wood and fibreglass to protect the fragile environment of the Okavango. Float around the waterways and lagoons that make up the delta, scouting for animals such as crocodiles, while enjoying a remarkable view of the plains game from a new and exciting perspective.
Walking Safaris
Explore the art of tracking under the guidance of our expert staff, in pursuit of the most elusive animals in the Okavango. Located within a private concession, our camp offers the unique opportunity to safely approach these creatures on foot – a thrilling activity if you’ve only ever observed wildlife from the vantage point of a safari vehicle.
Scenic Helicopter Flight
Discover the breathtaking Okavango Delta from the air with Helicopter Horizons Scenic Flights, a fully personalised experience that showcases the untamed wilderness and diverse wildlife in widescreen. Soaring westward toward the permanent delta, the flights unveil areas unreachable by land or water, revealing the vast expanse of the Okavango, its permanent waterways, palm islands, lagoons, sweeping floodplains and remarkable game.
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Dining
Extraordinary cuisine at Sanctuary Baines' Camp
All Day Dining
Begin the day with a scrumptious full English and continental breakfast before embarking on your morning game drive. After afternoon game drives, unwind by the pool or enjoy a drink on your private viewing deck before reconvening at the main area for a three-course plated dinner.
What to expect
Expect a remarkable culinary experience at Sanctuary Baines' Camp, each of our expertly crafted meals is bursting with African spices and flavours with dishes such as Baked Kingklip and Chargrilled Eland on the menu, our meals from the grill are sure to impress.
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