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Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema

Serra Cafema: Information from the owner

General information

Type
Tented Camp
No. of rooms
8

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Serra Cafema, which contains our own observations and views.


Last updated by Owner
12 Feb 2024
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Facilities at Serra Cafema

Property facilities
Bar, Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available
Room facilities
Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Activities on site
Bird Watching, Boating, Game Drives, Massages, Quad Biking, Walks (Guided)
Nearby activities
Cultural Tours, Quad Biking

Room types at Serra Cafema

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Family Accommodation

There is one spacious family unit consisting of two bedrooms, each with two three-quarter beds and their own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each bedroom, while a shared outdoor deck connects the units.

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Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)

The camp comprises seven ultra-spacious canvas en-suite rooms under thatch. Each has been built on a wooden deck, with elevated walkways linking them to the main area. The view from each suite is spectacular, overlooking the Kunene River and mountains of Angola.

The suites’ elegant interior design pays homage to Himba culture, and each includes a comfortable sunken seating area, an extra-large bed with a canopy and netting, and indoor and outdoor showers.
The large deck is ideal for private dining or simply unwinding and soaking in the sights and sounds of this unique wilderness.

Activities at Serra Cafema

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Wilderness Serra Cafema – Birding

Wilderness Serra Cafema’s prime location means that it has a unique combination of water and desert birds.

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Wilderness Serra Cafema – Boating Trips On The Kunene River *

Boating on the wondrous Kunene River provides our guests with the opportunity to venture through the lush riverside oases. Nile crocodiles and water birds seem out of place in this surreal, lunar-like landscape.

* Seasonal and water levels permitting.

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Wilderness Serra Cafema – Full-Day Outing To Marienfluss Valley With A Packed Picnic Lunch

For a truly remote experience, the vast expanse of the Marienfluss Valley offers a much-needed sense of space and enables new interpretation of the concept of beauty. A safari at Wilderness Serra Cafema will leave you in awe of the natural beauty of Namibia and its wildlife..

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Wilderness Serra Cafema – Nature Drives & Walks In Hartmann's Valley

Informative nature drives in open game vehicles allow guests to experience the true Namib in its unbridled glory. A broad spectrum of wildlife, from desert-adapted oryx, springbok, and Hartmann’s mountain zebra are familiar sightings. While walking provides unique opportunities to see the smaller denizens of the desert, from the famous fairy circles to the desert chameleon.

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Wilderness Serra Cafema – Quad Bike Excursion

One of our highlights, guided quad bike excursions through the fragile environs, is conducted with the utmost care along specifically allocated pathways, so as to tread lightly on the dunes and preserve the unique and delicate habitat of this landscape.

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Wilderness Serra Cafema – Visits To A Himba Community

In this isolated area, the Himba people continue their traditional semi-nomadic way of life and, when they are in the area, guests have an opportunity to learn about their lifestyle and customs.

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