Serra Cafema

Looking across the river the scenic mountains of Angola, a remote sense of peace envelopes you at Serra Cafema. Looking across the river the scenic mountains of Angola, a remote sense of peace envelopes you at Serra Cafema.

Location

Serra Cafema is one of the most remote camps in southern Africa, located right on the banks of the fast flowing Kunene River which forms the boundary between Namibia and Angola whose big black rugged mountains give the camp its name.

Serra Cafema is set in a haven of beautiful old albida trees and luxuriant vegetation and the shade of the trees, the abundant birdlife and the sound of the river rapids create a relaxing and attractive environment from which to explore the fascinating desert landscapes.

Accommodation

The accommodation at Serra Cafema comprises of eight immensely spacious tented suites (one of which is especially for honeymooners), each set on a raised wooden deck with a thatched roof, large bed, comfortable furniture including a hammock and sunken sofa on the veranda, and an en-suite with shower.

In the central area, the Ozonganda, you’ll find both indoor and outdoor dining areas, a lounge, a well-stocked library, and the swimming pool. All of these areas have their own spectacular views of the river and mountains beyond.

You can explore the Kunene by boat, go walking along the riverbank and in neighbouring valleys, and can take quad bike excursions across the pristine dune-scapes, all in the company of highly expert desert guides.

To move further afield, the camp is equipped with desert-adapted four wheel drive vehicles, which provide opportunities to visit little oases to see smaller desert animals.

Positive Impact

We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.

Community

Here, the local Himba people share their space, wildlife, and culture with us. In turn, Serra Cafema supports them with their expressed needs, namely educational programmes, a mobile medical clinic and nutritional aid.

Environment

Serra Cafema’s parent company, Wilderness is committed to making a positive impact in the areas it does business. One of their most ambitious commitments is their target to double the wilderness they help to protect by 2030. They are doing this by addressing multiple areas of sustainable development through their three-impact pillar plan: education, empowerment and protection.

Conservation

Wilderness’ model of low-volume conservation tourism ensures that the regions they are aiming to protect remain as they should be wild.

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