Set
amongst the shady trees and water of the Okavango Delta, the
small and intimate Baines' Camp features just five luxurious
suites set on elevated platforms in the tree line. Wooden
decks offer expansive views over the permanent water of the
Boro River and a lagoon teeming with life. The elevated suites
feature a spacious bedroom , with softly draped fabrics adding
the romantic touch of a bygone era. The four-poster beds are
fully mobile, giving guests the choice of slumber under star
laden skies. Avid astronomers will delight in stargazing from
the privacy of their own deck.
This
exclusive lodge is named for famed nineteenth century explorer
and artist, Thomas Baines. The main area features an oversize
deck for outdoor dining and views over the permanent water
of the lagoon, as well as a swimming pool for refreshing sunbathing.
ACTIVITIES
This
area, situated on a private concession neighbouring the Moremi,
is superb for viewing all animal and bird species. Guests
may explore by land and water, often into the night to discover
nocturnal species. The permanent water of the camp will reveal
a world of floating safaris, atmospherically silent at the
gentle pace of a poled mokoro, or faster in a comfortable
shaded motorboat. A myriad of waterways, feathery beds of
papyrus, and animal species, large and small, are waiting
to be discovered. (Subject to water levels.) Sometimes there
is no better way to tune into the bush than on foot, and walking
safaris will be a speciality at Baines, with skilled, armed
guides introducing the area’s natural wonders. The
choice of activities will not end there. The unique and educational
elephant interaction is available to guests at Baines’.
**text
& photos courtesy of Sanctuary
Lodges
