Sanctuary Baines' Camp

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. This is Sanctuary's smallest and most intimate camp, with only five luxurious suites. Set in a grove of trees, and surrounded by papyrus beds, this low environmental impact camp has been built using commercially grown wood and recycled tin cans.

Named after the 19th century explorer and painter Thomas Baines, this camp is raised above the permanent water of the Boro River while wooden walkways connect the main areas and luxury rooms. The 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.

The five suites at Sanctuary Baines' are opulent and luxurious, with en-suite 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.

Chef Steve, head chefs at Sanctuary Baines' Camp, grew up in the area with his parents who from an early age taught him how to fish, track animals and pole a traditional mokoro. Luckily for us he soon realised his passion was creating mouthwatering dishes in the kitchen and in 2006 he joined the Sanctuary Retreats team hoping to realise this dream. Today Steve is an excellent chef and too happy to share one of his favourite dishes. If you are celebrating a special occasion we could arrange a special private dinner by the pool for a romantic night under the African stars, the perfect way to start an evening under the African sky.