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Wilderness Serra Cafema
Marienfluss Conservancy (Hartmann's Valley), Kunene Region, Namibia · Wilderness · Grand Luxury
The lodge is situated on the banks of the Kunene River in the extreme northwest of Namibia, accessible only by light aircraft and a rugged 4x4 transfer. Founded in 2003 through a joint venture with the local Himba-owned Marienfluss Conservancy, Serra Cafema was significantly rebuilt and reopened in 2018 as a 100% solar-powered camp. Its design pays homage to the semi-nomadic Himba culture while maintaining a commitment to the conservation of the remote Hartmann’s Valley landscape.
- 8 rooms
- Opened 2003
History
Founded in 2003 through a joint venture with the local Himba-owned Marienfluss Conservancy, Serra Cafema was significantly rebuilt and reopened in 2018 as a 100% solar-powered camp. The lodge is situated on the banks of the Kunene River in the extreme northwest of Namibia, accessible only by light aircraft and a rugged 4x4 transfer. Its design pays homage to the semi-nomadic Himba culture while maintaining a commitment to the conservation of the remote Hartmann’s Valley landscape.
Experiences
- Himba village visit — Scenic drive to a Himba village with a welcome from Karime, ochre face painting, a myrrh smoke bath in a hut, and shopping for jewellery.
- Kunene River boat cruise — Boat cruise on the Kunene River bordering Namibia and Angola, with Nile crocodiles, a goliath heron and sundowners on a sandbank.
- Boma dinner — Evening boma dinner after the village visit, with discussion with the guide about the Himba community.
Amenities
- Riverside swimming pool and sunken lounge
- Guided quad biking excursions on sand dunes
- Seasonal boating and fishing on the Kunene River
- Guided nature walks and drives in Hartmann’s Valley mountain and desert terrain
- Authentic cultural interactions with the local Himba people
- Indoor and outdoor showers in stilted riverside villas
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