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    Zarafa Camp, NG/16 Selinda Reserve

    Zarafa Camp

    Boutique Lodge · NG/16 Selinda Reserve, Botswana

    Ultra luxury
    from $2,070pp/night
    PlnrScore 72
    Best time
    May, Jul, Aug
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Low malaria risk

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    An exquisite, award-winning ultra-luxury camp overlooking the Zibadianja Lagoon, the source of the Savute Channel. Known for its exceptional wildlife viewing, including large herds of elephants, lions, and wild dogs, and its commitment to conservation. Offers a highly personalized safari experience with private decks and plunge pools.

    Why stay at Zarafa Camp

    • Intimate: only 4 rooms
    • 23 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    4 (up to 8 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    100% solar-powered, built from recycled materials, zero-waste policy, active conservation initiatives.

    Activities
    Walking Safari, Horse Safari, Sundowner, Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Dining, Bar, Library
    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements catered for upon request.

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    99

    Species

    23

    Mammals

    55

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Lion6 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant5 sightings
    • Burchell's Starling4 sightings
    • Leopard4 sightings
    • Common Hippopotamus4 sightings
    • Impala4 sightings
    • Plains Zebra4 sightings
    • Chacma Baboon4 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe4 sightings
    • Wattled Crane3 sightings

    Best time to stay at Zarafa Camp

    Best months:
    May
    July
    August
    Jan
    Fair24°C176mm
    Feb
    Great25°C87mm
    Mar
    Great25°C82mm
    Apr
    Excellent23°C6mm
    May
    Excellent21°C0mm
    Jun
    Excellent18°C0mm
    Jul
    Excellent18°C0mm
    Aug
    Excellent21°C0mm
    Sep
    Excellent26°C0mm
    Oct
    Excellent29°C2mm
    Nov
    Great28°C22mm
    Dec
    Great26°C85mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Xorogom Airport (FBXR)

    20 km from the park

    International airport

    Maun International Airport (MUB)

    144 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo