- Info
- Images
- Video
- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
Sanctuary Baines' Camp is situated on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, within a vast private concession area. With its abundant wildlife, it's a top-tier safari destination. The camp offers 6 luxurious suites on elevated platforms, built using 150,000 recycled tin cans from the community - recycling with a twist! From the terrace of your suite, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Boro River and the lagoon. Relax on your "Skybed" or "Starbath" and admire the starry sky.
ACCOMMODATION
Check-In: from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-Out: by 10:00 AM
Included: All meals, tea/coffee, local alcoholic and soft drinks (excluding premium brands and champagne), wildlife observation activities, laundry service, medical emergency evacuation, park fees
Accommodation features: Restaurant, Bar, Pool
ACTIVITIES
Game drives, Bush walks, Bird watching
Helicopter scenic flights, Boat trips / Mokoro excursion
ADDRESS
NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust Okavango Delta
Tel.: 011 438 4650
Web: www.sanctuaryretreats.com/camps-baines
Getting to the camp:
Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is located in the 260,000-acre private NG32 concession which neighbors the game-rich Moremi Game Reserve. The camp is accessible by air and has its own registered private airstrip located approximately 45 minutes from the camp.
Flying times: (dependent on multiple pick-ups and drop-offs)
Maun to Baines’ airstrip - 15 minutes
Chief’s airstrip to Baines’ airstrip - 10 minutes
Kasane to Baines’ airstrip - 1 hour 30 minutes
Livingstone to Baines’ airstrip via Kasane airport - 2 hours
Livingstone to Baines’ airstrip via Kazangula and Kasane - 2 hours and 30 minutes
PLEASE NOTE:
All inter-camp flights are provided by Mack Air. A maximum of 20kg of luggage per person is allowed for light aircraft flights, including hand luggage and camera equipment. Maximum luggage dimensions are 30cm x 35cm x 70cm.
Suite
There are six suites elevated above the surrounding wetlands, with large windows and private decks framing expansive views of the Boro River and Okavango Delta. All feature an outdoor bath and shower on the deck, perfect for a dreamy soak between the shimmering waters below and the shimmering stars above.
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Mokoro Excursion, Safaris, Sleep Outs
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Boating, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Mokoro Excursion, Safaris
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' Lodge, 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.)
Find out how to track and follow even the most elusive of animals in the Okavango. With the lodge being set in a private concession, there is the opportunity to get very close on foot in perfect safety with one of our guides. This is an exciting activity and a little nerve wracking for first-timers who have only ever driven around in a safari vehicle and enjoyed sitting above lion, elephants and other animals. On foot, one cannot approach these animals, obviously, but learning about them, walking their walk and seeing the bush at their level is a wonderful and educational experience.
One of the best ways to see the wildlife around Baines' Lodge is in one of the locally made dugout canoes, known as mokoros. These used to be carved from ebony but are now made from commercially grown wood and fibreglass to protect the fragile environment of the Okavango. In one of these traditional crafts it is possible to float around the waterways and lagoons that make up the delta, looking for crocodiles in the water, but also getting a remarkable view of the plains game from a new and exciting angle. This gentle and informative mode of safari is unique to the river Bushmen, comprising three different tribes who made the Delta their home. For the less intrepid, the camp also has motorised speedboats that can be used when the rivers are in flood. (All water based activities are seasonal and based on the water levels of the delta)
These scenic flights involve flying west towards the permanent delta, exposing areas which are unreachable by vehicle or boat and showcasing the sheer enormity of the Okavango Delta. There is the option of the doors being removed for unrestricted photographic opportunities. Choose between 30, 45 or 60 minute tour in a one turbine Bell Jetranger helicopter with 3 seats. This activity is offered on a year round basis. Being a personalised activity, it's up to you what time of day you would like to do the activity, however we would recommend early morning and late afternoon as this time usually provides the best light for photography. Preferred flight times can be requested on booking.
