All you need to know

Intro

Opened in May 2014 the the Zarafa Dhow Suites, under canvas is one of the largest tents ever built in Africa, with a floor space of 210 square metres (2,260 sq. feet). It has its own private vehicle, safari guide, chef, manager, and entrance to the camp.

Highlights

Fashioned of the same sentiment as Zarafaâ€™s main camp, the Dhow Suites are the ultimate private retreat in northern Botswana, located on the fringes of Zibadianja Lagoon in Botswana's 320,000 acre Selinda Reserve. Operating entirely exclusively and catering to just four adults, or five if the group includes a child, the Suites are hosted separately from main camp with private chef and staff.

Need To Know

Dhow Suites at Zarafa Camp has two main bedrooms, a central living and dining area, itâ€™s own pool and fireplace. Guests staying in the dhow suites are secluded from the main camp so privacy is ensured. It is being booked by some of the most discerning travellers in the world who want to experience the bush as a private group or family, and know that there will be no sudden instagram images or media appearing. Time and private moments are invaluable and Great Plains Conservation management respects that.

Safaris

Driving, walking, canoeing, boating, fishing. Early morning and late afternoon/early evening 4x4 open vehicle game drives, guided wildlife bush walks, canoeing and boating on Zibadianja Lagoon on HES ZIB when water levels permit.

Wildlife

There are over eight thousand elephant in the reserve with impressive pods of hippo, crocodiles and bird life. Wild dog have dens near the camp. Lions, cheetah and leopard are regularly sighted.

Quick Facts

Region

Africa

Property Type

Safari House / Villa

Average Stay

4 nights

Average Price

USD7,440-USD10,800 per unit, sleeping 4. Additional price for 5th person (child) sharing.

Child Policy

Zarafa Dhow Suites caters for up to 4 adults and 1 child sharing, or 2 adults and 3 children sharing from the ages of 6 years upwards.

Accommodation

Each unit has a large fireplace, copper bath, private outdoor shower made in the interesting Victorian needle shower style overlooking the lagoon. Evening private dining is either outside under the stars, or in the spacious private dining room. It has an exclusive wine list of new world and French wine, and excellent Relais & ChÃ¢teaux standard cuisine.

Accolades

Best Safari House in Botswana - Safari Awards 2014
Top International Hideaway by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report 2014
Pure Awards 2013 - 'Most Life Enriching Experiences" Great Plains Conservation
Relais & Chateaux Environment Trophy Winner 2013
Great Plains Conservation - Safari Awards Winner 2013 for Best Accommodation Group in Africa.
Andrew Harper Grand Award 2013
Ecotourism accredited by Botswana Tourism Organisation
Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009: Great Plains Conservation â€“ Winner Best for Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats