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Zambia

Baines’ River Camp

PLAN MY TRIP

Nestled on the northern banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Baines River Camp’s expert staff and its remote wilderness location offer an unforgettable experience in an area some call the “real Africa”.

Accommodations at the camp consist of eight colonial style bush suites with additional rooms available for pilots and specialist guides. Each suite has a choice between a king-sized bed or two twins dressed in pure down blankets and fine linens. The elegantly furnished suites also come with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, mini-bars, and personal safes. A private veranda overlooks the river for exceptional views. For families or small groups, the Baines Cottages comes with two en suite bedrooms as well as a spacious open‐plan dining, lounge and kitchen area. A wide veranda with a lovely river view is ideal for al fresco dining.

Named after the famous artist and explorer Thomas Baines, the camp is located near the Lower Zambezi National Park, the first carbon-neutral national park and opposite Mana Pools National Park. Once the private game reserve of Zambia’s president, the park comprises 2,542 square miles of true wilderness away from the large crowds. A small area on the valley floor is home to many of the bigger mammals including elephant, buffalo, hippo, waterbuck, kudu, zebra, and crocodiles, and occasionally, roan, eland, and the Samango monkey. There are plenty of birds in the area including fish eagles, red-winged pratincole, the elegant crested guinea fowl, black eagle, and vast swarms of quelea.

Daily game drives are conducted in open safari vehicles best suited for photographing wildlife with the help of the camp’s guides. During the cool winter months, walking safaris are a popular activity for studying the smaller animals and the vegetation of the region in greater detail as well as learning tracking skills and medicinal uses of plants. River cruises on the Zambezi are the ideal way to spot pods of hippos, snapping crocodiles, and bathing elephants. Of course, a sunset cruise in the best way to end the day. But anglers will enjoy a chance to catch the elusive tiger fish. The camp also provides specialized photographic workshops, birding weeks, and fly-fishing clinics, each hosted by internationally renowned expert guides.

The colonial-styled main lodge area houses two lounges, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and the Selous Bar which are all open to nature and marvelous views of the river. There is also a Trading Post, library, two private work stations for downloading photos, and a refreshing swimming pool. Beauty and spa treatments are performed in the privacy of one’s own suite. At night, guests gather around the boma fire pit for a drink and a chat.

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Zambia

Baines’ River Camp

PLAN MY TRIP

Nestled on the northern banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Baines River Camp’s expert staff and its remote wilderness location offer an unforgettable experience in an area some call the “real Africa”.

Accommodations at the camp consist of eight colonial style bush suites with additional rooms available for pilots and specialist guides. Each suite has a choice between a king-sized bed or two twins dressed in pure down blankets and fine linens. The elegantly furnished suites also come with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, mini-bars, and personal safes. A private veranda overlooks the river for exceptional views. For families or small groups, the Baines Cottages comes with two en suite bedrooms as well as a spacious open‐plan dining, lounge and kitchen area. A wide veranda with a lovely river view is ideal for al fresco dining.

Named after the famous artist and explorer Thomas Baines, the camp is located near the Lower Zambezi National Park, the first carbon-neutral national park and opposite Mana Pools National Park. Once the private game reserve of Zambia’s president, the park comprises 2,542 square miles of true wilderness away from the large crowds. A small area on the valley floor is home to many of the bigger mammals including elephant, buffalo, hippo, waterbuck, kudu, zebra, and crocodiles, and occasionally, roan, eland, and the Samango monkey. There are plenty of birds in the area including fish eagles, red-winged pratincole, the elegant crested guinea fowl, black eagle, and vast swarms of quelea.

Daily game drives are conducted in open safari vehicles best suited for photographing wildlife with the help of the camp’s guides. During the cool winter months, walking safaris are a popular activity for studying the smaller animals and the vegetation of the region in greater detail as well as learning tracking skills and medicinal uses of plants. River cruises on the Zambezi are the ideal way to spot pods of hippos, snapping crocodiles, and bathing elephants. Of course, a sunset cruise in the best way to end the day. But anglers will enjoy a chance to catch the elusive tiger fish. The camp also provides specialized photographic workshops, birding weeks, and fly-fishing clinics, each hosted by internationally renowned expert guides.

The colonial-styled main lodge area houses two lounges, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and the Selous Bar which are all open to nature and marvelous views of the river. There is also a Trading Post, library, two private work stations for downloading photos, and a refreshing swimming pool. Beauty and spa treatments are performed in the privacy of one’s own suite. At night, guests gather around the boma fire pit for a drink and a chat.