Zarafa Camp - deck overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
Zarafa Camp - deck overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
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Zarafa Camp - Main area
Areal view of the main area at Zarafa Camp
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Areal view of Zarafa Camp
Areal view of Zarafa Camp overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
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Zarafa Camp - lunch time
Zarafa Camp - lunch time
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Zarafa Camp - fire pit
Zarafa Camp - fire pit
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Elephant in front of Zarafa Camp
Elephant in front of Zarafa Camp
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Zarafa Camp - Solar farm
The camp is run by an impressive solar farm of 170 panels with generator back-up;
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Zarafa Camp - Main area lounge
Zarafa Camp - Main area lounge
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Zarafa Camp - Main area deck
Zarafa Camp - Main area deck
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Zarafa Camp overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
Zarafa Camp overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
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Selinda Reserve Leopard
Selinda Reserve Leopard
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Hippo in the Selinda Reserve
Hippo in the Selinda Reserve
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Wild Dog Near Zarafa
Wild Dog Near Zarafa
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Selinda Reserve Elephants
Selinda Reserve Elephants
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Zarafa Game Drive
Zarafa Game Drive
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Lioness on the Hunt
Lioness on the Hunt
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Evenings around the Fire
Evenings around the Fire
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Zarafa Aerial View
Zarafa Aerial View
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Bounding Through the Marshlands
Bounding Through the Marshlands
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Zarafa Camp - deck overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
Zarafa Camp - deck overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
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Zarafa Camp - Safari Boutique
Great Plains Conservation Safari Boutique
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Zarafa Camp - Main area
Zarafa Camp - Main area
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Zarafa Camp - deck overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
Zarafa Camp - deck overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
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Zarafa Camp - Main area deck
Zarafa Camp - Main area deck
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Zarafa Camp - Main area
Zarafa Camp - Main area
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Zarafa Camp - Main area
Zarafa Camp - Main area
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Zarafa Camp - Freshly made pizza
Zarafa Camp - Freshly made pizza
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Zarafa Camp - main area overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
Zarafa Camp - main area overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon
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Zarafa Camp - Main area lounge
Zarafa Camp - Main area lounge
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Zarafa Camp - Main area
Zarafa Camp - Main area
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Zarafa Camp - Sunset drinks setup
Zarafa Camp - Sunset drinks setup
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Zarafa Camp - cuisine
Zarafa Camp - cuisine
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Zarafa Camp - Wine Cellar
Zarafa Camp - Wine Cellar
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Zarafa Camp - Dinner in the wine cellar
Zarafa Camp - Dinner in the wine cellar
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Zarafa Camp - Dinner in the wine cellar
Zarafa Camp - Dinner in the wine cellar
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Zarafa Camp is designed with exclusivity and privacy at its core. Each suite is positioned on the forest's edge, rimming the shores of the floodplains and far from a neighbour. The 305 square metre marquis style' canvas guest suites are expansive and open-air without exposing guests to the elements. Each of the three spaces of the suite is decorated with custom-made furniture, handcrafted from recycled ancient hardwoods. The raised decks, constructed of recycled African railroad sleepers, form the tent's foundation.
Upon entry is a large lounge appointed with a leather sofa, armchairs, personal bar and writing desk. Adjoining the lounge is the main bedroom and dressing area. Exiting the bedroom, a beautiful copper gas fireplace is strategically placed between the bathroom and the bedroom to allay the chill of the winter months. The main bathroom is comprised of a copper bath and shower, double sinks and private toilet. Off the bathroom, the raised walkway leads to the outdoor shower, complete with wrap around showerheads! The private verandah, running the length of the front of the suite, offers a private plunge pool, outdoor lounge and sweeping view of Zibadianja Lagoon's waters.
Each tent comes with its own professional camera body and zoom lenses for use during a stay. Photos are then downloaded as a souvenir at the end of your stay.
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.