SERRA CAFFEMA CAMP

Remote camp in a rugged region of Namibia along the Kunene River

Intimate, luxurious and totally isolated from the world
Large thatch, timber and canvas suites line the Kunene River
Walkways lead to the sumptuous living area
Nature drives, cultural interaction, walks, quad biking, boating and birding
Serra Cafema Camp has spectacular rooms with total privacy

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Serra Caffema Camp

Serra Caffema Camp Description

Serra Cafema Camp is one of the most remote camps in all of Southern Africa and offers one of the most memorable experiences in Namibia. The small 16-bedded camp, whose only access is by aircraft, is located in the extreme north-west of Namibia and is further away from Namibia's capital city, Windhoek, than from Botswana's Okavango Delta. Serra Cafema shares this region with the wonderful and colourful Himba people who are some of the last true nomadic people of Africa. The Kunene River is the only permanent source of water and creates an oasis along its banks surrounded by rugged mountains and sand dunes. The camp is situated under big shady Albida trees overlooking the Kunene River and comprises 8 canvas and thatched chalets that are raised off the ground, each with its own en-suite bathroom. Other facilities include a small swimming pool, dining room and bar. One falls asleep at night to the gurgling water sounds from the rapid just downstream from camp. In stark contrast, during the day guests spend their time exploring one of the planet's driest deserts.

Activities include enjoying the breathtaking landscape scenes with springbok, ostrich and gemsbok (oryx) dotted here and there, traversing the sand dunes in 4x4 Land Rovers and boating on the Kunene River where one can watch for the Kunene crocodiles. Walking in the remote mountain and river valleys is also a highlight. Serra Cafema is often visited by the native Ovahimba families who live in the nearby vicinity, which gives guests the opportunity to learn about their lifestyle and traditions. One of the highlights of Serra Cafema is the carefully guided quad-bike excursions that tread lightly on the dunes, while allowing guests to experience a true desert.

Serra Cafema Camp: rugged and remote with fascinating encounters

The region is inhabited by the Himba – hardy pastoralists who roam the desert and lead a life in harmony with the indigenous plants and animals that thrive in these harsh conditions. Large herds of gemsbok, springbok and wild ostrich are some of the more prominent animals; you may also see a number of endemic reptiles and the Kunene has plenty of hungry Nile crocodiles.

Seven large thatch and canvas suites on stilts at the river's edge
En suite bathroom with additional outdoor shower
Private verandah with hammocks
Elevated walkways connect the rooms and main lodge
Lounge, dining area and bar in main lodge
Swimming pool
Laundry service

Serra Cafema
Kunene River
Namibia

Serra Cafema is on the Kunene River which marks the northern border of Namibia with Angola. On the edge of the Namib Desert and the Skeleton Coast Park, the camp is in a remote and rugged part of a country that embodies remote and rugged.

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