Baines' Lodge

Baines' Lodge is the smallest camp in the A&K Sanctuary collection: six suites raised on stilts above the papyrus and linked by wooden walkways, on a private concession that borders the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. The lodge was completely rebuilt in 2025 and now runs entirely on solar power, with sustainably sourced timber, deep thatched overhangs and open-plan spaces that frame the floodplain like a painting.

Each suite splits evenly between indoors and out. A super-king bed, lounge and bathroom with rain shower and bath sit inside; a private deck with an outdoor shower and a lantern-lit Star Bath looks over the Boro River, where elephants and buffalo wander past. Communal areas gather around a dormant termite mound: an Explorer's Lounge with spotting scopes and a library, a circular open-sided bar for sundowners, a boma on the water for stargazing, and a slim turquoise pool edged by a timber deck. Leica binoculars are handed to every guest at check-in.

Because the concession is private, the days are flexible. Game drives, night drives and walking safaris run year-round, and when the water is high the guides take to mokoros and motorboats to explore the channels. Lions, leopards and wild dogs hold territories here through the year, and the birding is exceptional.

Stays are fully inclusive of meals, drinks, activities, laundry and the transfer from Baines' Airstrip, a 30-minute drive away. The lodge welcomes guests aged 16 and over.