Serra Cafema

About

Serra Cafema is one of Namibia’s most remote camps, accessible by light aircraft and surrounded by an immense landscape that sees very few visitors. Its design draws inspiration from the local Himba culture, using natural materials, stone, canvas and thatch to sit comfortably within the environment. The camp operates in partnership with the community-owned Marienfluss Conservancy, with tourism supporting local employment, education, healthcare and conservation initiatives.

Rooms

Accommodation comprises just eight spacious riverside suites, including one family unit, each elevated above the ground and positioned for privacy amongst the trees. The suites combine canvas, timber and thatch with interiors influenced by Himba culture, and feature large beds, generous en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, sunken lounge areas and private decks overlooking the Kunene River. The sound of the river and views towards the wilderness of southern Angola create a particularly peaceful atmosphere.

Dining

Dining at Serra Cafema makes excellent use of its remarkable riverside location, with meals served at camp as well as in carefully chosen settings throughout the surrounding wilderness. Sunrise breakfasts beside the Kunene, bush lunches, outdoor boma dinners and sundowners overlooking the desert can all form part of the experience. Menus incorporate locally sourced Namibian produce and regional influences, complementing the camp’s strong connection to its surroundings and local communities.

Activity

Days at Serra Cafema are less about traditional big-game safari and more about exploring one of Africa’s most unusual landscapes. Nature drives and guided walks venture into the Hartmann and Marienfluss valleys in search of desert-adapted oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s mountain zebra, while carefully managed quad-bike excursions provide an exhilarating way to explore the dunes. When water levels permit, boat trips along the Kunene reveal Nile crocodiles and prolific birdlife.