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Serra Cafema

Desert Camp

One of the Most Remote Camps in Southern Africa

The newly rebuilt Serra Cafema brings asoftness to the wild landscapes of Namibia,while embracing local culture in everyaesthetic.

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Why it's unique

One of southern Africa's most remote camps featuring rugged desert wilderness and authentic culture.

Serra Cafema, on the Kunene River with Angolan dunes beyond, features thatched roofs, black walls, and Himba-inspired decor. Built with reclaimed materials and local craftsmanship, it focuses on community and environmental care. Enjoy activities like boating, dune exploration, and wildlife viewing, with unique species like gemsbok and crocodiles.

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The stay

Serra Cafema at a glance.

Type: Desert Camp
Ideal For: Family · Couples
Experience: Wildlife Viewing
Geography: Desert
Collection: Off the Grid · Family Trips
When To Go: Anytime

Where it is

Kaokoveld Desert, Namibia

Serra Cafema

Kaokoveld Desert, Namibia

Rugged desert meets the wild Atlantic in one of the most remote regions of the world.

How To Get There

The camp is accessible by small aircraft from Doro Nawas in Damaraland, Namibia.

Flora & Fauna

You’ll spot elephants, oryx, giraffes, jackals, lions and maybe even an elusive brown hyena.

Cultural Impact

The camp is a joint venture involving local communities and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.

Journeys

Journeys built around Serra Cafema.

Namibia10 Days / 9 NightsThis Is Namibia: Stars Above, Sand Below

Kulala Desert Lodge
Kaokoveld Desert
Serra Cafema

Explore Namibia’s untamed beauty on an epic air safari. Soar over colossal dunes, Skeleton Coast shipwrecks, desert wildlife, salt pans, and encounter elephants, rhinos, and flamingos for an unforgettable adventure.

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In the magazine

Namibia Stories

StoryAfrica’s Wildest Reaches: Where Safari Still Feels Like ExplorationFrom the shipwreck-scattered Skeleton Coast to the flooded channels of the Okavango Delta to the river valleys of Zambia — these are the wilds of Africa that haven't been smoothed over.Read the story

StoryDesert Days, Wild NightsAuthor, humorist, guide, and safari connoisseur Peter Allison raves about why he just can’t get enough of Namibia’s timeless, wild, windswept, and ultimately ineffable beauty.Read the story

Story6 Spectacular Namibia Safari CampsVast, ancient, and otherworldly, Namibia stuns with sculpted burnt-orange dunes, sun-cracked salt pans, and the shipwreck-strewn Skeleton Coast.Read the story

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