Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Baines' Lodge is located in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, and is not within the Moremi Game Reserve itself. 

Sanctuary Retreats has embarked on major rebuilds of two of its luxury properties – Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Baines’ Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Gorilla Forest Camp is expected to relaunch as Gorilla Forest Lodge in May 2025. Baines’ Camp will reopen as Baines’ Lodge in early July 2025.

“Sanctuary Retreats' reimagined Gorilla Forest Lodge and Baines' Lodge stand as testaments to Abercrombie & Kent's commitment to sustainable tourism and authentic luxury. These landmark properties invite guests to experience Africa's unique wildlife and landscapes while contributing meaningfully to the protection of the environment and local communities,” said Paul Bauer, Senior VP, DMCs - Africa and Europe, for Sanctuary Retreats' parent company Abercrombie & Kent.

Gorilla Forest Lodge will feature 10 enlarged suites fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive decks. The spa and lounge areas of the lodge will also be expanded and upgraded with interior design upgrades throughout.

Baines’ Lodge, in the private NG32 concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, is undergoing an extensive architectural and interior redesign by Luxury Frontiers.

“Our design for the new camp fosters a deep connection with the natural environment and emphasises sustainable practices and principles, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and adventure of the Delta,” Luxury Frontiers posted on social media.

The lodge’s six suites will be enhanced with private decks offering star baths.