Sanctuary Baines' Camp

Please note:                         

•   The rates are valid from 04 January 2021 to 02 January 2022.                                            
•   The additional charges listed are only a guide. Some charges may fluctuate daily and others are subject to change without prior notice. Please check at the time of booking.                                            
•   Intercamp flights are quoted on a ‘seat in aircraft’ basis inclusive of meet and greet service on arrival and airport tax on departure from Maun and Kasane Airports.                                            
•   Intercamp flights and road transfers can only be carried out during daylight hours and are subject to weather conditions.                                            
•   The timing and duration of flights and transfers may differ considerably depending on factors beyond control of Sanctuary Retreats and operators involved.                                            
•   Luggage Restrictions on light aircraft is 20KG per person including hand luggage – Strict Luggage dimensions of 30cm (11,8 inches) wide, 35cm (13,8 inches) high, 70cm (27.5 inches) and may not be exceeded.                                            
•   Private vehicle is subject to guide/vehicle availability and cannot be guaranteed.                                            

These rates are in US$ per person per night and include VAT.
Rates are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without prior notice anytime at the sole discretion of Sanctuary Retreats. All bookings are subject to the Sanctuary Retreats trading terms and conditions.

Rates Include

• Airstrip transfers (or return airport transfer from/to Kasane Airport for Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero),
• All meals, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (with exception of premium brands and Champagne),
• All game viewing activities (with the exception of Walking with Elephants activity at Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp & Sanctuary Baines’ Camp),
• Laundry services, emergency medical evacuation and park fees.

Rates Exclude

• International and domestic flights, landing fees, and road transfers to and from other camps and lodges,
• Travel insurance, boutique purchases, gratuities and all other items of a personal nature.

Accommodation Information

• Triples are subject to availability at time of confirming a booking.
• The following are the maximum numbers of triple rooms/tents available per night in each camp or lodge: 
• - Sanctuary Baines’ Camp - 1 triple room per night 
• There is one guide room at each Sanctuary Retreats lodge or camp which can be booked at a rate of $180 per night, subject to availability.
• Long Stay Rates
  Long stay rates depend on duration of total stay and season of travel. The total stay can be in one lodge or camp only, or be made up of shorter stays in two or more Sanctuary Retreats camps or lodges anywhere in Africa together. Stays in more than one camp or lodge do not need to be consecutive, but must belong to one itinerary. For example, if booking a total of 6 nights with Sanctuary Retreats in 3 different camps with 2 nights in each camp, use the ‘5 – 7 nights’ rates for each of the camps.

Single Occupancy

• There is no supplement for single occupancy of a maximum of 3 rooms/tents per camp/lodge (maximum 2 in Sanctuary Baines' Camp) in Low season (excludes Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp and the Honeymoon Suite at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero).  

Children Policy

• Children aged 6 and over are welcome at Sanctuary Baines’ Camp and Sanctuary Chief’s Camp.
• Children aged 15 and younger are required to share with an adult and are not permitted on walking safaris.
• A private vehicle must be booked for game drives for families including children aged 5 and under.

Child Rates (excluding Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite)

• One child aged 15 or younger stays free of charge in Low season when sharing with 2 adults, subject to availability of a triple room/tent.
• One or two children aged 15 or younger sharing with one adult in Low season pay the child rate.
• One child aged 15 or younger pays the child rate when sharing with 2 adults in Medium, High and Peak season, subject to availability of a triple room/tent. In all other circumstances children pay the applicable adult fare.

Child Rates (Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite)

• One child aged 6 - 15 inclusive stays free of charge in Low season when sharing with a minimum of 4 paying adults, subject to availability of a triple room/tent.
• A second child aged 6 – 15 inclusive staying with a minimum of 4 paying adults pays child rate in Low season.
• One or two children aged 6 – 15 inclusive pay child rate when sharing with a minimum of 4 adults in Medium, High and Peak seasons.
• In all other circumstances children pay the applicable adult fare.
• For example one child aged 6 - 15 inclusive staying with 3 adults pays the applicable adult fare in Low, Medium, High and Peak seasons.
• Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite additional services
• The rates for the Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite include the following additional services at no extra charge: exclusive use of a game drive vehicle, private safari guide, private chef, dedicated waiter and housekeeper, and premium brand drinks and champagne.

Payment Terms

• A non-refundable 20% deposit is payable within 7 days to confirm a booking with the balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
• If a booking is made 60 days or less before arrival the full cost of the booking is payable immediately to confirm the booking.
• Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of the booking with cancellation penalties payable to Sanctuary Retreats.
• All cancellations should be made in writing and cancellation charges are calculated on the total value of the booking.

Cancellation Terms

• All cancellations should be made in writing. Cancellation charges are calculated on the total value of the booking.
• Cancellations received from the date of booking to 61 days prior to arrival incur a 20% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations received from 60 days to 31 days prior to arrival incur a 50% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations received from 30 days prior until arrival incur a 100% cancellation fee.
• Additional fees apply for cancellation of airline tickets and other services which will be advised as soon as possible after receipt of the written cancellation. Special cancellation terms apply for group bookings and exclusive use of a lodge or camp and will be advised at time of booking.

PLEASE NOTE 

• The additional charges listed are only a guide. Some charges may fluctuate daily and others are subject to change without prior notice. Please check at the time of booking. 
• Intercamp flights are quoted on a ‘seat in aircraft’ basis inclusive of meet and greet service on arrival and airport tax on departure from Maun and Kasane Airports.
• Intercamp flights and road transfers can only be carried out during daylight hours and are subject to weather conditions. 
• The timing and duration of flights and transfers may differ considerably depending on factors beyond the control of Sanctuary Retreats and operators involved. 
• Early departures from lodges may be necessary to accommodate intercamp flight schedules. 
• Luggage on intercamp flights is restricted to 20kgs per person in soft side bags.
• Walking with Elephants activity has a minimum of 2 guests and maximum of 10 guests; is subject to availability; minimum age is 9 years.
• Elephants are on leave between 15 January - 15 February on an annual basis.

The fantastic array of wildlife here can be explored in 4x4 vehicles, by boat, canoe, or on foot. The delta has about 122 species of mammals, over 400 species of birds and 1300 species of flowering plants.

Whenever you are visiting, there is always something to be seen from the wooden deck surrounding the main dining room. So don't be too surprised to see a hippo sleeping under your private viewing platform. There's also a good chance of seeing lion, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, impala, zebra, wild dog and hyena.

RECENT SIGHTINGS AT SANCTUARY BAINES' CAMP

Elephants have been seen regularly recently at the camp which has been a real treat for the guests! Hippos have also made a regular appearance at the camp.

Sightings of elephants and hyenas have been very high for guests while enjoying a Sanctuary Baines' Camp game drive!

Lion sightings in the Delta have been rather good of late, with buffalo and antelope also seen regularly.

Elephant, lion and hyena sightings were plentiful in June at Sanctuary Baines' Camp, much to the delight of the camp's guests. Buffalo, wild dog and leopard sightings were also quite good recently. Interesting sightings were: Some wild dogs were spotted eating impala close to the camp's airstrip.

Plains game are plentiful and guests spotted lions, leopard and hyenas. Our guides also spotted two male giraffes fighting - this behaviour is shown as they try to prove their strength to the other males in the area.

Our guides also spotted lots of beautiful flamingo. These stunning birds congregate in the wetlands each summer and can be seen in huge numbers.

Predator sightings were excellent and included those of leopards, hyenas and lions.