Baines’ Lodge overlooks the floodplains of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, a vast patchwork of seasonal waterways, lagoons and islands harboring hippos, lions and leopards. Rebuilt in 2025 to the highest standards, Baines’ Lodge features an open-plan design defined by columns rather than walls, creating fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. Chic but understated, the lodge’s six suites pair soft tones inspired by local flora with rich timbers and walls in muted colors that reflect the changing seasons on the delta. The camp’s main area hosts a bar, lounge, firepit and oversized deck for outdoor dining, with the swimming pool located right next door. Baines’ Lodge is an ideal choice for guests seeking an intimate safari property with a distinctive sense of place.
This is the heart of the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, a unique and uniquely beautiful wetland habitat – the largest inland delta on earth, in the midst of the Kalahari. The grassy plains of the delta flood seasonally and between May and September are transformed into a 15,000-square-kilometre patchwork of winding waterways, lagoons and tiny islands, teeming with wildlife – elephants, lions and resident and migratory birds in particular. Baines’ Lodge is an oasis within this oasis, where low-impact luxury meets grand-scale wilderness.
