The Dhow Suite at Zarafa is undoubtedly one of Botswana’s most beautiful Great Plains Conservation Réserve Collection safari camps. Zarafa means “the beloved one” or “the lovely one” in Arabic. The name comes from a giraffe presented to Charles X of France in 1826 by the Viceroy of Egypt. The giraffe was transported from Africa to France in a traditional Dhow.
Today The Dhow Suite at Zarafa is a stunning two-bedroom tented suite located on the private 130,000-hectare (320,000-acre) Selinda Reserve of northern Botswana. The 210 square meters (2,260 square foot) Suite is on raised decking under flowing canvas. Entering through the wooden Lamu door, exclusivity takes on a new meaning.
The Dhow Suite at Zarafa is closed whilst it receives a comprehensive refresh of all interiors and décor with new antique, campaign-styled furniture. The 2-bedroom Suite will reopen on the 28th of March 2023.