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Take a light aircraft from Maun to Selinda Airstrip ~45 min, or from Kasane ~50–55 min flight time. Transfer from Selinda Airstrip to Zarafa lodge ~45–60 min by open 4×4 (wildlife/track dependent). At Great Plains Botswana camps, rates include the light-aircraft flights & airstrip transfers/inter-camp hops per routing with a min-stay of 2 nights rule apply.
All camp suites have similar layouts, with mosquito-netted king/twin beds, lounge, copper soaking tub, indoor shower plus outdoor shower, and an expansive deck with a plunge pool. All four suites also feature a personal in-suite fireplace, brilliant for cool winter mornings/evenings on the lagoon. For families/couples travelling together, the Dhow Suite delivers two en-suite bedrooms flanking a central lounge/dining area, a private pool, and fully private staff (guide/chef/butler).
Refined, Relais & Châteaux–calibre bush cuisine served on deck or by candlelight. Zarafa’s kitchen is a guest-facing, interactive space, and the team loves firing up the pizza oven for casual lunches or impromptu evenings. The wine cellar holds hand-picked estates for thoughtful pairings. Private dining is standard in the Dhow Suite with your own chef.
Neutral layers for cool dawns (Jun–Aug), light rain shell (Nov–Mar), polarized sunglasses, wide-brim hat, swimsuit (plunge pool), soft daypack; add a beanbag for photography on open 4×4s.
For Photographers, long lenses and patience on the lagoon can yield skimmers and elephant. When water’s up, request a boat-in/drive-back combo one afternoon. Each tented suite comes with a complimentary professional camera & lens kit and high-quality binoculars, ready for game drives.
Levy proceeds support anti-poaching, habitat protection and community partnerships in the Selinda landscape; camp operations follow low-impact, solar-led practices.
