Thank you Deb, Ben, Weston, Phineas, Sidney and all the staff at Baines River Camp for a memorable end to our African adventure!
We were thoroughly spoiled in what was by far the best kept camp/lodge we stayed at through Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. A little bit of luxury (beautiful colonial styled rooms complete with air con!) set on a piece of paradise with wonderful common area, stunning bar overlooking the pool and restaurant quality food. Easy access to the Zambezi river means loads of river activities as well as easy travel to the national park where your guide can meet you for a drive to see the elephants and lions (and leopards if you're lucky!).
We can’t wait to go back one day!

Baines is a special place – so wild and wonderful. I have had the privelege of visiting Baines a couple of times with Africa Memories Travel. The staff at Baines are incredible – they all have smiles that extend from ear to ear, are courteous, friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome… to me this is indicative of the fulfilment they have in their jobs and good management. Ben and Debs, the managers at Baines, are a lovely couple they are passionate and enthusiastic, ensuring your stay exceeds all expectations. The accommodation is first class and the facilities excellent.

Johan Marais' Elephant Workshop is excellent – I enjoyed every minute in the boardroom learning and going out into the field (the bush) enjoying - spending time with these majestic but gentle giants is so rewarding particularly with new understanding of these beautiful creatures from Johan's workshop – to understand their social dynamics, communication tools, make-up and their threatened existence on this earth gives one a new perspective on the fragility of their survival… that… we / man are responsible for! We were so fortunate to have the elephants ‘join us’ for lunch on the banks of the River in the park… gently browsing in the background whilst we enjoyed just quietly watching and appreciating… very, very special indeed.

The fishing is great - I managed to land a beautiful 12 pound Tigerfish which I was very proud of. The river guides certainly know where the hot spots are and incredibly helpful with teaching you how to fish right! The canoe safari is a must - being at water level in the channels off the Zambezi River and watching the incredible birdlife and wildlife on the river banks is nothing short of spectacular. The game drives into the Lower Zambezi National Park is just stunning - there is something very special about this part of the world... it's completely wild and untouched... definitely worth a visit.

Baines, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful, well managed lodges in the Lower Zambezi. Definitely worth a visit and worth every penny! To get to Baines is a short flight from Lusaka - the views from the air are breathtaking. Africa Memories Travel takes care of every detail, including the flights from Lusaka. I can highly recommend the elephant workshop and there are also photographic workshops and fly-fishing clinics that are just as enjoyable. The conference room is stunning - mixing business with pleasure is very motivating at Baines I can assure you... with incredible views of the Zambezi River, you can't help but feel inspired.

To visit 'real Africa'is a privelege indeed.. do it in style and comfort... Baines River Camp is definitely worth a visit.