Description
Zarafa Camp overlooks the Zibadianja Lagoon - the source of the world-famous Savute Channel. The camp evokes a sense of old-style safari with its four large, luxuriously appointed double or twin 'marquis style' tents. Hosting a maximum of eight guests, the emphasis at Zarafa Camp is on offering a personalised and private experience to guests - perfect for those who favour a more intimate experience or those who prefer the entire camp for their own, exclusive use.
Built on a palm island in a sea of floodplain savannah, Zarafa puts the emphasis on intimate hospitality in the tradition of a bygone safari era.
There are four huge and stunning tented rooms with views onto the Zibadianja Lagoon. The thatch bar and viewing deck are great for spotting wildlife whilst meals are taken in the warmth of the well appointed "mess tent". Siesta time can also be spent in the sunken hide at the waterhole’s edge. The Selinda Reserve is host to a wide variety bird species (300+) and wildlife, including hippo, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, wild dog, lion, plenty of elephant and several species of antelope. Night drives allow guests to see such nocturnal species as porcupine, spring-hare, hyaena and perhaps even the elusive leopard.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Zarafa Camp consists of four spacious tents with verandas, positioned under cool and shady trees with breathtaking vistas of the Zibidianja Lagoon. A large bedroom, en-suite bathroom, featuring a copper bath and both indoor and outdoor showers, are standard.
Childcare
There is a minimum age of 8 years but younger children may be accepted if booking the whole camp.
Facilities
Zarafa camp has a plunge pool for guests to enjoy between safaris there is also a curio shop, a hide for game viewing.
Activities
Activities at Zarafa Camp are flexible to suit guests' particular interests and include morning, afternoon and night game drives with experienced professional guides in custom-built 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers. Short guided nature walks from camp are encouraged, to introduce guests to some of Africa's less prominent wildlife. Guests can relax in camp and enjoy a massage too.
When to travel
Botswana’s winter is during our British summer, and the weather is hot during the day, but it isn't a stifling heat, and cold at night. The summer months (British winter) can be hot and humid and there is a chance of rain. Botswana has one rainy season which runs between mid-December and runs through to mid-March.
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Location and directions
Linyanti, Botswana
Zarafa Camp is located near the Zibadianja Lagoon, the source of the Savute Channel in The Selinda Reserve, Linyanti, Botswana.
How to get there
11 hour international flight to Johannesburg, followed by a 2 hour international flight to Maun. Zarafa Camp is only accessible to guests by seat-in plane air transfers or private charters (45 minute flight). On arrival at the airfield, it is a 45-minute to one-hour game drive transfer to Zarafa Camp, including time for brief game viewing stops en route.
