With the Ecoclubs, Wilderness Safari has implemented an important educational program for the youngest members of local communities with the aim of raising their awareness about biosphere conservation of their territories. The Children in the Wilderness program aims to educate the youth of Africa, inspiring and assisting them to preserve their magnificent natural heritage.The financial and educational empowerment of local communities is, in fact, fundamental so that they recognize that wildlife is their greatest resource and must therefore be protected, studied, valued and managed. The Eco-Clubs are an innovative informal project that adds to the many initiatives promoted by OCT such as the creation of grants and scholarships for schools and students. Eco-Clubs consist of weekly meetings at rural schools where interested students can discuss and expand their knowledge on environmental issues. The interactive and fun sessions are held in collaboration with community members, teachers, and area Wilderness camp staff. They allow children to have different mentors and help improve interaction between camp staff and the host community. Ecoclubs also provide Eco-Mentor Trainings that aim to develop teachers' knowledge of environmental issues so that they can implement more initiatives and projects that benefit students and the community. This is a project that partially compensates for the educational gap in southern Africa in terms of environmental education.
Serra Cafema is located in the extreme north-west of Namibia, on the banks of the Kunene River in the Hartmann Valley. Serra Cafema is an intimate and peaceful lodge with a unique mix of rustic and luxury elements nestled amongst shady Albida trees. Rapids just below the lodge provide a calming ambiance with guests often lulled into dreamland by the gurgling waters after a hard day exploring one of the driest and starkest regions in the world. Accommodation consists of 8 riverside Meru-style chalets on spacious and elevated decks blended craftily into the picturesque surroundings that celebrates the culture of the Himba people. Each fully furnished chalet features an en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan and mosquito nets as well as bug repellent. A Serra Cafema must: a late afternoon spent lounging in the hammock soaking up the breathtaking vistas of this incredible land overlooking the Kunene River. Serra Cafema has fully inclusive rates that are not just about its level of luxury, but they encompass elements that cannot be counted or measured, such as exclusive access to vast tracts of Africa’s best wildlife areas, creating a unique sense of seclusion, comfort, privacy and space. Visitors presence helps the conservation of all these areas.
