Serra Cafema
Skeleton Coast - Namibia
Serra Cafema Camp is located in the extreme north-west of Namibia and is undoubtedly the most remote camp in Southern Africa. This camp is only reachable in a 3hr, light aircraft trip from Windhoek. It is just inland from the Atlantic Ocean and the Skeleton Coast. The cool Atlantic winds help keep the camp cool even in summer. Serra Cafema is Portuguese, and comes from the mountains to the north, of the same name.
The camp shares this region with the Himba, one of the last true nomadic people in Africa. The Kunene River is the only permanent source of water in this region, and the river creates a lush oasis along it's banks, surrounded by rugged mountains and sand dunes
This small, rustic and peaceful camp can be found under the large, shady Albida trees. Serra Cafema has a small plunge pool, dining room and bar. There are set daily menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee are available throughout the day.
Accommodation is in 9 raised, riverfront, fully-furnished, Meru style tents, with en-suite bathroom facilities. Each tent has a fan, mosquito nets and insect repellent is provided. There is a private deck, complete with comfy hammock, and it has breathtaking views that overlook the private wilderness. The honeymoon chalet has possibly the best views, but book early to get this chalet. Two chalets can be used together as a family unit.
Serra Cafema Camp is the ultimate African off-beat track and wilderness experience. Spend time in the breath-taking landscape of the Hartmann Valley to the south and game view desert-adapted wildlife, such as Oryx, herds of springbok, ostrich and even leopard.
Traverse sand dunes on 4x4 safaris, or float down the Kunene river on one of the camps boat trips, watching Kunene crocodiles basking on the river banks as you drift by.
For those who enjoy foot safaris, the remote mountain and river valley walking trails, will present a challenging, but safe pursuit. Many of their guests comment on how enjoyable these treks are.
Serra Cafema is often visited by the local Ovahimba. It gives guests an opportunity to learn about a completely different lifestyle and tradition.
- Nature drives
- in Hatman's valley using open land rovers.
- Quad Bikes
- and interesting and unique way of traversing the sand dunes
- Boating on the Kunene River
- Walks
- in the valleys and at the waterfalls
- Himba village
- Visit a real working Himba village and learn about the lifestyle of these people
- Full day outings
Directions:
Access is by light aircraft only. The flight from Windhoek takes 3 hours 20 mins.
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