Set in the 300,000 acre of the Selinda Reserve of Botswana, Zarafa has gone totally solar from October 2008. It is probably the first premier quality camp in Africa to convert totally to solar power to generate all the camp’s 220v electricity demands, including the running of ice machines, deep freezers and a number of other energy hungry appliances. Only recycled hardwoods and canvas were used in the construction and a bio-gas system converts vegetable waste into usable cooking gas.
Zarafa Camp (Botswana’s first Relais & Chateaux property) is located in an extraordinary location, under the shady canopy of jackalberry and red ivory trees, overlooking the patchwork of savannas and floodplains of Zibadianja Lagoon's southern shores. These uninterrupted views provide sightings of the private 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve's prolific wildlife. The Camp offers4 luxury double or twin tents, at a maximum of eight guests. Zarafa Camp’s tents are 1000 square foot (100m2), airy and set on raised decking, under flowing canvas. They feature a bedroom, living room and a full en-suite bathroom with shower and tub. Extensive decking includes a private plunge pool and outdoor shower. The main area is furnished in the same style as the tents and evokes a traditional safari ambience. Activities at Zarafa Camp are flexible to suit guests’ particular interests and include drives with experienced professional guides in 4x4 cars. Short guided nature walks from camp are encouraged, to introduce guests to some of Africa’s less prominent treasures.
