Botswana Camps & Lodges
Zarafa Dhow Suites by Great Plains Conservation
A Luxury Tented Camp in Botswana
Camp Details
The camp’s name, Zarafa (meaning Beloved One), is a nod to the story of the first giraffe to be taken from Africa to Europe as a gift to King Charles X of France. Zarafa Camp pays homage to this story of this iconic African wildlife species.
Today, the Dhow Suite at Zarafa is a stunning, private 210-square-meter (2,260-square-foot) 2-bedroom suite on raised decking under flowing canvas. Entering through the wooden Lamu door, exclusivity takes on a new meaning.
Although secluded, it is only a few minutes walk from Zarafa Camp.
At Zarafa Camp, guests can enjoy a beautifully appointed spa. However, they can also enjoy a range of treatments in the privacy of their suite or on the open-air deck alongside their private swimming pool.
WHY CHOOSE ZARAFA DHOW SUITES?
• Under a canopy of ebony trees, the main camp area offers a sizable main lounge, library, dining area and bush boutique.
• Entering through the wooden Lamu door, exclusivity takes on a new meaning.
• Zarafa means “the beloved one” or “the lovely one” in Arabic.
Staying at the Dhow Suite
What does the exclusive-use rate cover?
The Dhow Suite is sold only on an exclusive use basis as a villa residence of two suites with shared lounge, dining and pool, and comes with a private game drive vehicle, guide and chef. It is privately guided and hosted, and the rate includes all meals, scheduled wildlife viewing, return airstrip road transfers, laundry and drinks including premium spirits and champagne.
How does it relate to Zarafa Camp?
It is secluded but only a few minutes' walk from Zarafa Camp, so guests can use the camp's spa or take treatments in the privacy of their own suite or on the open-air deck beside their pool. The main camp area has a lounge, library, dining area and bush boutique.
How big is the suite?
It is a two-bedroom suite of 210 square metres on raised decking under flowing canvas, entered through a wooden Lamu door. Rates start from US$10,800 per villa per night in the January to March 2027 window, and the minimum age is six.
Activities
Zarafa Dhow Suites Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 April - 14 June; 01 October - 19 December | – | US $ 12625 |
| 2026 | 15 June - 30 September; 20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | – | US $ 18815 |
| 2027 | 11 January - 31 March | – | US $ 10800 |
| 2027 | 01 April - 14 June; 01 October 2027 - 10 January 2028 | – | US $ 13725 |
| 2027 | 15 June - 30 September | – | US $ 20445 |
Rates are Per House / Villa unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
An exclusive use villa residence consisting of two suites, shared lounge, dining and pool including private game drive vehicle, guide and chef. Privately guided and hosted.
Rates Include – accommodation, scheduled wildlife viewing activities, all meals, return airstrip road transfers, laundry services, nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne
Staying at the Dhow Suite
What does the exclusive-use rate cover?
The Dhow Suite is sold only on an exclusive use basis as a villa residence of two suites with shared lounge, dining and pool, and comes with a private game drive vehicle, guide and chef. It is privately guided and hosted, and the rate includes all meals, scheduled wildlife viewing, return airstrip road transfers, laundry and drinks including premium spirits and champagne.
How does it relate to Zarafa Camp?
It is secluded but only a few minutes' walk from Zarafa Camp, so guests can use the camp's spa or take treatments in the privacy of their own suite or on the open-air deck beside their pool. The main camp area has a lounge, library, dining area and bush boutique.
How big is the suite?
It is a two-bedroom suite of 210 square metres on raised decking under flowing canvas, entered through a wooden Lamu door. Rates start from US$10,800 per villa per night in the January to March 2027 window, and the minimum age is six.
Activities
Child Policy
CHILD POLICY
Zarafa Dhow Suite
– Minimum age is 6 years.
– Child rates and private vehicle requirements do not apply because camp is sold on exclusive use basis only
Staying at the Dhow Suite
What does the exclusive-use rate cover?
The Dhow Suite is sold only on an exclusive use basis as a villa residence of two suites with shared lounge, dining and pool, and comes with a private game drive vehicle, guide and chef. It is privately guided and hosted, and the rate includes all meals, scheduled wildlife viewing, return airstrip road transfers, laundry and drinks including premium spirits and champagne.
How does it relate to Zarafa Camp?
It is secluded but only a few minutes' walk from Zarafa Camp, so guests can use the camp's spa or take treatments in the privacy of their own suite or on the open-air deck beside their pool. The main camp area has a lounge, library, dining area and bush boutique.
How big is the suite?
It is a two-bedroom suite of 210 square metres on raised decking under flowing canvas, entered through a wooden Lamu door. Rates start from US$10,800 per villa per night in the January to March 2027 window, and the minimum age is six.
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