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Serra Cafema Campclick on any image above to view the full size images GENERAL INFORMATION
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 goes to sleep 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 breath-taking landscape scenes with springbok, ostrich and oryx dotted here and there, traversing the sand dunes in 4x4 Landrovers and boating on the Kunene River where we 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. Guests can get into some of the massive sand dunes to the west of the camp.
Game viewing in this area is limited to herds of Oryx and springbok in the Hartman’s valley. The Kunene River has a large population of Nile Crocodiles. Palm nut vultures are seen occasionally as well as a number of the Namibian endemics. There are also a number of endemic reptiles.
ROOMSNumber of tents: 8 tents comprising of: 1 x family tents. 1 x honeymoon tents. 4 x double tents 2 x twin tents. 2 x guide / pilot tents (i.e. 4 beds. Not the same standard as a guest tent) this camp can accommodate 16 guests plus tour leaders.
Tent details - En-suite bathrooms with indoor shower. Private viewing decks overlooking the Kunene river valley and the Serra Cafema hills. Standing fan, large mosquito nets, Large luxuriously thatched canvas tents which are raised off the ground.
DININGA three-course dinner is served in camp Stargazing.
FACILITIES
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AddressKunene, Namibia LocationSituated on the southern bank of the Kunene River. At the foot of the Hartman’s valley.
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