Zarafa Dhow Suite for Families
Zarafa is one of the most exclusive camps in Botswana with just four luxuriously appointed marquee style tented suites. With a maximum of eight guests, the emphasis here is on individual hospitality, privacy and serenity
Zarafa is one of the most exclusive camps in Botswana with just four luxuriously appointed marquee style tented suites. With a maximum of eight guests, the emphasis here is on individual hospitality, privacy and serenity
Zarafa is one of the most exclusive camps in Botswana with just four luxuriously appointed marquee style tented suites. With a maximum of eight guests, the emphasis here is on individual hospitality, privacy and serenity
Zarafa is one of the most exclusive camps in Botswana with just four luxuriously appointed marquee style tented suites. With a maximum of eight guests, the emphasis here is on individual hospitality, privacy and serenity
Location
Tucked away in the furthest corner of the Chobe National Park, Linyanti is described as the ‘hidden gem of the Chobe.’ Secluded and remote, the Linyanti Swamp covers vast tracts of marshy swampland that attract huge congregations of game and birds.
Dense woodlands border the vast, ancient floodplains and host an abundance of wildlife, including the world’s highest densities of elephant in the dry winter months.
Herds of elephant, buffalo, and zebra congregate along the river, while giraffe, impala, and roan antelope feed on the succulent vegetation in the dense riverine forests. Overwhelming numbers of birds flock to the waters, including pelicans in the thousands.
And where there is food, there are predators – big cats abound with lion and cheetah frequently seen while the elusive leopard keeps a distance until nightfall.
Dense woodlands border the vast, ancient floodplains and host an abundance of wildlife, including the world’s highest densities of elephant in the dry winter months.
Herds of elephant, buffalo, and zebra congregate along the river, while giraffe, impala, and roan antelope feed on the succulent vegetation in the dense riverine forests. Overwhelming numbers of birds flock to the waters, including pelicans in the thousands.
And where there is food, there are predators – big cats abound with lion and cheetah frequently seen while the elusive leopard keeps a distance until nightfall.
Ultra-Luxury Two Bedroom Suite
Set apart from the main lodge, this two-bedroom suite is 2,200 ft2 of palatial accommodation with a private pool, living rooms and magnificent bathrooms.
Relax on the expansive veranda with its views of the lagoon — you won’t have to wait long to see an elephant amble past. After a thrilling day on safari in your private vehicle or out on the lagoon in your private boat, enjoy a delicious dinner al fresco prepared by your personal chef.
Relax on the expansive veranda with its views of the lagoon — you won’t have to wait long to see an elephant amble past. After a thrilling day on safari in your private vehicle or out on the lagoon in your private boat, enjoy a delicious dinner al fresco prepared by your personal chef.
Safari Activities Just For You
Safaris at Zarafa are completely flexible and there is no set routine. Activities are arranged to suit you, with opportunities to explore the reserve by open vehicle and on foot.
The midday siesta time can be spent at one of the waterholes near the camp in an elevated hide. Located in the heart of a bustling wildlife area, you may find the best game viewing could be from your own suite!
While your children join their guide for a ramble around camp, why not indulge in an in-room massage?
The midday siesta time can be spent at one of the waterholes near the camp in an elevated hide. Located in the heart of a bustling wildlife area, you may find the best game viewing could be from your own suite!
While your children join their guide for a ramble around camp, why not indulge in an in-room massage?
Wildlife Of The Selinda Reserve
Zarafa is set on a private 135,000-hectare (330,000-acre) wildlife area located in northern Botswana.
What makes this locale special is that it follows the floodplains of the Selinda Spillway, the waterway that winds its way through dry countryside to connect the Okavango Delta in the west to the Linyanti and Kwando wetlands and rivers in the east.
Here you’ll find huge herds of buffalo, zebra and elephant. The predator sightings are always exciting, with thriving lion prides and abundant leopard, cheetah, wild dog and scavenging hyena.
What makes this locale special is that it follows the floodplains of the Selinda Spillway, the waterway that winds its way through dry countryside to connect the Okavango Delta in the west to the Linyanti and Kwando wetlands and rivers in the east.
Here you’ll find huge herds of buffalo, zebra and elephant. The predator sightings are always exciting, with thriving lion prides and abundant leopard, cheetah, wild dog and scavenging hyena.
Great Plains Conservation Safaris
Great Plains operate some of Africa’s most luxurious safari camps. What sets them apart is not only the six-star accommodation, but the attention to detail and exquisite service.
Parents will enjoy exquisite wine selections, while cuisine and guiding on a Great Plains safari is superb, catering to even the youngest member of your party.
Speak to us and we’ll carefully craft a family trip for you that combines some of Zarafa’s sister properties. Some of our favourites are equally exclusive, including the Duba Suite in the Okavango Delta and newly constructed Mpala Jena Suite in Zimbabwe.
Parents will enjoy exquisite wine selections, while cuisine and guiding on a Great Plains safari is superb, catering to even the youngest member of your party.
Speak to us and we’ll carefully craft a family trip for you that combines some of Zarafa’s sister properties. Some of our favourites are equally exclusive, including the Duba Suite in the Okavango Delta and newly constructed Mpala Jena Suite in Zimbabwe.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Conservation
Zarafa’s parent company; Great Plains Conservation (GPC) have set up The Project Ranger, a response to the Covid-19 crisis. The project fills a critical gap in the wildlife monitoring, surveying, and anti-poaching operations of existing NGOs in Africa through an emergency fund supporting those on the frontlines of conservation. Their aim is to raise $5 million to support the rangers and the critical work they do to prevent poaching.
Environment
In 2019 GPC began a new programme, Conservation Grows. Through the project they aim to restore indigenous trees to landscapes across Kenya, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Working with local communities and schools Conservation Grows teaches the value of indigenous trees and their critical role in functioning ecosystems.
Community
Since 2010, GPC have partnered with local women in the communities surrounding many of their camps to honour and support traditional handicrafts. Across camps in Botswana and Kenya GPC has purchased more than $30,000 worth of items from women’s craft groups over the previous three years.
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