Baines Lodge, an A K Sanctuary property in Botswanas UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, reopened in August following a full redesign.
The lodge, the smallest in the Sanctuary portfolio, now comprises six suites raised on stilts above the Boro River within a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The suites are linked by wooden walkways and incorporate open-plan interiors with soft tones inspired by local flora, muted walls and timber finishes.
Communal spaces include the Explorers Lounge, a bush boutique and a swimming pool with the main lodge built around a dormant termite mound to preserve the natural ecosystem. The property operates entirely on solar power with a back-up generator.