The brand new "Premier" quality Zibadianja Camp, one of Africa’s smallest safari camps is open.

ACCOMMODATION:
This breathtaking camp has four large and luxuriously appointed double or twin “marquis style” canvas tents that accommodate a maximum of 8 guests. It is the perfect camp for small groups who are looking for privacy combined with superb accommodation and great wildlife viewing (often directly from ones bed!). Each of the spacious tented rooms is expansive and is close on 100 square meters in size (or around 1000 square feet). Each one of the tents tent is positioned along the edge of the forests to take advantage of the spectacular view over the floodplains and savannas, while offering cool shade. Each tent comprises a spacious bedroom, an en-suite bathroom with copper bath & shower (as well as an additional outdoor shower for those who prefer the outdoors). The adjoining, comfortable lounge with its private pool rounds off our guest accommodation. A large shady veranda is standard as are overhead fans, flowing and seductive mosquito nets, and a beautiful handcrafted copper fireplace, strategically placed between the bathroom and bedroom for the winter months. The furniture has been designed and handcrafted by Don Young and his team specifically for Zibadianja and is made from recycled ancient hardwoods.

LIGHTING & POWER:
A silent generator and a bank of solar panels charges batteries that provide 220v day and night via an inverter system. We are experimenting with an evaporative cooling system that will cool the rooms in summer.

THE MAIN AREA:
Continuing the marquis style of the accommodation, the main area is all under canvas with an emphasis on the view and the wildlife viewing out front. Furnished in the same ‘campaign’ style furniture, the main area evokes the wonderful and traditional safari ambiance. Lounge and dining facilities may be enjoyed under cover or on the full length deck shaded by giant broadleaf trees.

POOL:
Instead of one communal pool, each guest tent at Zibadianja has its own private plunge pool looking onto the plains of Selinda.

MEALS:
Meals are generally table d’hôte and include a light breakfast at dawn, a hearty brunch on return from the morning activity, afternoon tea and snacks before the afternoon activity, rounded off with a sumptious dinner in the evening. Special meals and requirements can be catered for on request. All local drinks, wines and beers are included in the tariff. One of the advantages of a small camp is that we can be flexible with meal times and can adjust meal times to suit wildlife sightings and individual guest's preferences.

SHOPPING:
A small boutique shop stocks locally made goods and quality African artifacts. Payment can be by credit card (Visa and Mastercard only), travelers cheque or cash.

LAUNDRY:
A complimentary same day laundry service is offered.

ACTIVITIES:
There is no set routine at Zibadianja. We are small enough to be flexible. However, from experience, we recommend that wildlife activities are conducted when the wildlife is most active. Generally we explore the reserve in the early morning, late afternoon and at night. The midday siesta time can be spent at one of our waterholes in an elevated hide. However, Zibadianja Camp is located in the heart of a brilliant wildlife area and often the best wildlife viewing at midday could be from your room! Wildlife and nature drives are the primary activity and are conducted in our open, 4x4 Toyota Landcruisers specifically adapted for our conditions. Walking is also encouraged and can either be a short walk from camp or as a full morning’s activity. Walks are led by licensed guides who are firearm experienced. A private vehicle and guide service is available, but this must be booked in advance to guarantee the service. Private vehicles and guides are on a first-come-first-served basis and are at extra cost.

ACCESS:
Zibadianja is only accessible by air by private charter or via northern Botswana’s daily “air taxi” service. Our licensed (Category B) airfield is a thirty minute drive from camp. The coordinates are S18°33.95’; E23°30.73’.  Flying times:
From Maun - 45 minutes;
Kasane - 50 minutes;
Motswiri - 15 minutes.