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Areal view of the Zarafa Dhow Suite
Areal view of the Zarafa Dhow Suite
Photographer credit: Great Plains Conservation
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Wildlife and safari experience at Zarafa Camp
Wildlife and safari experience at Zarafa Camp
Photographer credit: Great Plains Conservation
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The Zarafa Dhow Suite overlooks the Zibadianja Lagoon
The Zarafa Dhow Suite overlooks the Zibadianja Lagoon
Photographer credit: Great Plains Conservation
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Dhow Suite Common Area
Dhow Suite Common Area
Photographer credit: Great Plains Conservation
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Dhow Suite Exterior View
Dhow Suite Exterior View
Photographer credit: Great Plains Conservation
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Dhow Suite Clawfoot Tub and View
Dhow Suite Clawfoot Tub and View
Photographer credit: Great Plains Conservation
The Dhow Suite at Zarafa is an intimate, two bedroom, exclusive use tented suite located on the 130,000-hectare Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana. The Reserve is home to some of the classic species, such as leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, Red lechwe, zebra and giraffe, and is also a refuge for more uncommon species such as African wild dog, cheetah, roan and sable. The Suite is located adjacent to Zarafa Camp and overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon. Zarafa Camp and the Dhow Suite are the brainchild of the founders of Great Plains Conservation. The suite 210 square metres (2,260 sq ft) set under flowing canvas, with canopy ceilings and completely open (yet netted) sides. Entering through the heavy wood Lamu door transports guests to a lavish space of deep reds, browns, brass and copper. Central to The Dhow Suite is a full lounge and dining area, with two identical bedrooms off either side of the main area. A large decking area fronts onto the suite with a 5 x 2.5 metre swimming pool and views of pristine Botswana wilderness. The Dhow Suite at Zarafa successfully retain a clearly African feel, while balancing that delicate relationship between personal and informal and romance and adventure.
The Dhow Suite at Zarafa, an immense 210 square metres (2,260 sq ft) in extent, is under beige, flowing canvas, with canopy ceilings and completely open (yet netted) sides. Entering through the heavy wood Lamu door transports guests to a lavish space of deep reds, browns, brass and copper, evoking richness and beauty. Central to The Dhow Suites are a full lounge and dining area fitted dining table, coffee table with cappuccino machine and a full-length leather couch and chairs. Two large bedrooms are connected to either side of the main area designed with an open layout bathroom with impressive copper claw foot bath, indoor shower, separate loo and double basins and even an open fire, with copper flue, to heat the room in winter. A large decking area fronts onto the suites with a 5 x 2.5 metre swimming pool, exercise bike and outdoor showers for each room, all with views of pristine Botswana wilderness. The adjoining main camp has a curio shop for those who need retail therapy and an in-room massage is also available.
