163 Exclusivity in the heart of the Okavango Delta; set amongst the shady trees and water of the Okavango Delta, in a 260,000 acre private concession, is the luxurious and intimate Baines Camp. The camp's namesake, C19th artist Sir Thomas Baines, drew inspiration for his paintings when looking at the Okavango waterscape stretching from the camp. Baines' Camp features five luxurious suites set on elevated platforms in the tree line. Wooden decks offer expansive views over the water of the Boro River and a lagoon teeming with wildlife. The elevated suites feature a luxurious bedroom, with softly draped fabrics creating a romantic atmosphere of a bygone era. WHYWE LIKE IT We love the intimacy of Baines' Camp with a maximum of only 10 guests at a time. The location is fantastic in the NG32 private concession, and, as an added bonus, Stanley's Camp extends the guests of Baines' Camp the unique and educational opportunity to interact with habituated elephants. Botswana, Okavango Delta BEST TIME TO GO June to November HOWTOGETTHERE Nearest International Airport: Maun Transfer: by air 15 minute flight - Mack Air Charter - to the camp's private airstrip & 30 mins by road road to the camp Transfer Vehicle: light plane and open land cruisers SAFARIS Driving, walking, canoe. Baines' Camp offers activities including walking safaris, morning and night game drives, motorised boat and Mokoro ( dug- out canoe) excursions ( seasonal). Optional extra activities include helicopter flights and the unique elephant interaction experience. WILDLIFEYOUMAY SEE Wildlife to be seen includes lion, leopard, giraffe, hippo, wildebeest and wild dog and a wide variety of birds. Guests can also enjoy up close interaction with a trio of elephants. LOCALACTIVITIES Elephant interaction ( pre- booking recommended) Game viewing from open- sided 4 x 4 vehicles Mokoro ( dug- out canoe) excursions Motorised boat safaris Walking safaris helicopter flights FACILITIES Swimming pool, bar, laundry, electricity, ceiling fans, mosquito nets ACCOMMODATION Total 5 luxurious suites ( plaster under thatch), all en suite UNIQUEACCOMMODATION INFO All rooms have a private viewing deck and fully mobile beds, giving guests the option of sleeping under the stars WHYWE LIKE THE ROOMS The elevated suites feature a luxurious bedroom with ensuite bathroom, with softly draped fabrics creating the romantic atmosphere of a bygone era. The four- poster beds are fully mobile, giving guests the option of slumbering under the star- laden skies. Each room also has a replication of one of Sir Thomas Baines's original paintings. BOOKING INFO Reservations Manager: Joanne Beatt Reservations Hotline: + 44 ( 0) 844 544 0045 Email: bainescamp@ miradatravelgroup. com Tel: + 27 ( 11) 438 4650 Fax: + 27 ( 86) 601 3068 BROCHURES UK: Exclusive Retreats Renette Hartridge Email: renette@ exclusiveretreats. co. uk Tel: + 44 ( 0) 20 7190 7711 USA: Santuary Retreats Ron Veno Email: rveno@ sanctuaryretreats. com Lisa Sayers Email: lsayers@ sanctuaryretreats. com Tel: + 1 ( 630) 954 2944 Ext 457 SEASON Low Season: January – May, November, December High Season: June – November CANCELLATION POLICY 31 days prior to arrival 10%; Less than 30 days 100% Baines' Camp OKOVANGO DELTA BOTSWANA 16 Okavango Delta

137 Baines' Camp MANAGEMENT Tel: + 27 11 438 4650 Email: southernafrica@ sanctuaryretreats. com www. sanctuaryretreats. com/ lodges PAYMENT Bank transfer AVERAGESTAY 2 - 3 nights Room Prices PPPN: between US$ 620.00 to US$ 1030.00 AWARDS & ACCOLADES Travel & Leisure hardcover book ' Editor's Pick' of the hottest new hotels Telegraph. co. uk ' Baines Camp offers safari- goers one of the most luxurious ways to sleep out at night.' Sydney Morning Herald ' Baines Camp is one of the… most exclusive of the African camps catering to those who want a bit of pampered luxury.' RIVER RECEPTION 23 1 5 4 LAGOON STAFF VILLAGE The main area features an oversized deck for outdoor dining and views over the lagoon Mobile beds give guests the chance to slumber under the African sky The unique elephant interaction experience Botswana