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Botswana

Zarafa Camp

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Overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon within Botswana’s Chobe National Park, Zarafa Camp personifies old-world luxury.

Accommodations at the camp consist of four “marquis style” tents. For maximum privacy, each tent is positioned on the forest’s edge away from their neighbors. The 1,000 square foot tents also have a large lounge with a leather sofa, armchairs, mini bar, and writing desk. The bedroom has overhead fans and mosquito nets. While the spacious en suite bathroom comes with a copper bath and shower, double sinks, and an outdoor shower complete with wraparound shower-heads. Each tent also enjoys a private verandah running the length of the front of the tent with a private plunge pool, outdoor lounge, and sweeping view of the lagoon. The Zarafa Dhow Suites is an intimate, two room exquisite tented villa with two bedrooms located adjacent to the main camp. One of the largest tents on the continent it also includes a swimming pool, exercise bike, and full-body outdoor showers.

The brain child of National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert,the camp takes full advantage of its 320,000-acre location in the Selinda Reserve of northern Botswana. The camp overlooks the crystal-clear waters of the Zibadianja Lagoon, the source of the famous Savute Channel. The area is well-known for its large animal population and hippos and elephant can often be seen from the bedrooms. Lions, leopards, hyenas, buffalos, and African wild dogs can be found here too.

Residents of Zarafa Camp can customize daily activities at will. While guests are encouraged to take short guided nature walks from the camp, most popular are morning, afternoon, and nighttime game drives in pursuit of the Chobe’s incredible diversity of wildlife. Herds of grassland wildlife including kudu, buffalo, zebra, and giraffe share the landscape with predators including cheetah, lion and leopard. Over 300 varieties of birds can be seen as well. The HES Zib, Zarafa’s special pontoon boat, includes couches, a dining area, and bar where guests can comfortably enjoy a floating brunch or sundowners while watching hippos play in the water. Anglers will enjoy catch and release fishing. A photographer’s dream, each tent has a professional Canon camera set and photos will be downloaded on a DVD before departure. Not forgetting the kids, they can enjoy the Young Explorers program.

Under an impressive canopy of African ebony trees, the camp boasts a sizable main lounge, with adjacent library, and dining area. There is also a curio shop and ‘jungle gym’ for a good work out. An in-room massage is also available. It’s also one of the most eco-friendly camps around.

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Botswana

Zarafa Camp

PLAN MY TRIP

Overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon within Botswana’s Chobe National Park, Zarafa Camp personifies old-world luxury.

Accommodations at the camp consist of four “marquis style” tents. For maximum privacy, each tent is positioned on the forest’s edge away from their neighbors. The 1,000 square foot tents also have a large lounge with a leather sofa, armchairs, mini bar, and writing desk. The bedroom has overhead fans and mosquito nets. While the spacious en suite bathroom comes with a copper bath and shower, double sinks, and an outdoor shower complete with wraparound shower-heads. Each tent also enjoys a private verandah running the length of the front of the tent with a private plunge pool, outdoor lounge, and sweeping view of the lagoon. The Zarafa Dhow Suites is an intimate, two room exquisite tented villa with two bedrooms located adjacent to the main camp. One of the largest tents on the continent it also includes a swimming pool, exercise bike, and full-body outdoor showers.

The brain child of National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert,the camp takes full advantage of its 320,000-acre location in the Selinda Reserve of northern Botswana. The camp overlooks the crystal-clear waters of the Zibadianja Lagoon, the source of the famous Savute Channel. The area is well-known for its large animal population and hippos and elephant can often be seen from the bedrooms. Lions, leopards, hyenas, buffalos, and African wild dogs can be found here too.

Residents of Zarafa Camp can customize daily activities at will. While guests are encouraged to take short guided nature walks from the camp, most popular are morning, afternoon, and nighttime game drives in pursuit of the Chobe’s incredible diversity of wildlife. Herds of grassland wildlife including kudu, buffalo, zebra, and giraffe share the landscape with predators including cheetah, lion and leopard. Over 300 varieties of birds can be seen as well. The HES Zib, Zarafa’s special pontoon boat, includes couches, a dining area, and bar where guests can comfortably enjoy a floating brunch or sundowners while watching hippos play in the water. Anglers will enjoy catch and release fishing. A photographer’s dream, each tent has a professional Canon camera set and photos will be downloaded on a DVD before departure. Not forgetting the kids, they can enjoy the Young Explorers program.

Under an impressive canopy of African ebony trees, the camp boasts a sizable main lounge, with adjacent library, and dining area. There is also a curio shop and ‘jungle gym’ for a good work out. An in-room massage is also available. It’s also one of the most eco-friendly camps around.

Coming soon!

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts

Coming soon!

Journeys