Baines’ Camp has been built with 150,000 recycled tin cans and with the help of the population of nearby city Maun. People have been asked to collect as many tin cans as possible and have been rewarded. Cans, which ensure insulation from heat and cold, have been stacked on top of one another, overlaid with mesh, Hessian cloth and cemented with elephant dung. Project provided income for local communities and created awareness of recycling.
Baines’ Camp is located on the Boro river, between age-old trees and the Okavango Delta, the fourth longest river in Africa. Its area is placed on a private concession bordering the “Moremi Game Reserve”. The camp, named after the famous 19th century explorer Thomas Baines and features six luxurious suites set on elevate platforms in front of three wooden decks that offer a breathtaking view over the river and the lagoon. It's Sanctuary Retreats' most exclusive, environmentally friendly camp, completely built using commercially grown wood and recycled cans.
