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Doro Nawas Camp

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Doro Nawas Camp is situated in the ruggedly beautiful Damaraland area of Namibia, on a small rocky outcrop within the floodplain of a small tributary of the Huab River. This destination is a joint venture between Namibian investors and the local community. The camp is located on the edge of the dry Aba-Huab River with spectacular views of the Etendeka Mountains to the north and the red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein (famous for its San rock engravings) to the South.

The unique lodge design allows for an unspoiled panoramic view of this diverse and dramatic landscape, which varies from tabletop outcrops, small canyons, dry riverbeds to savannah and grassland vistas. The magnificent terrain holds all the possibility for a sighting of the rare desert-adapted elephant while enjoying a nature drive or relaxing, viewing the stars from the rooftop of the main area or from your private unit veranda.

Guests at Doro Nawas are housed in 16 units built of a combination of natural stone and canvas walls with wood and glass doors and shaded by thatch roof. The design and décor relates to the surrounding scenery, with attention to comfort and luxury in these sometimes-abrasive semi-arid desert conditions. Each unit consists of a bedroom that leads out to a veranda and outdoor shower. En-suite facilities include a shower, ‘his and her’ basins and a flush toilet. On warm evenings the beds can be easily be wheeled out of the rooms so guests can enjoy a night under the stars.

The main area is made up of indoor and outdoor rooftop dining areas, residential pool area, bar, curio and small gallery and leads to a picturesque courtyard and staircase to the roof that allows for relaxing sundowners and stargazing. Enjoy wholesome meals in the dining room and in the lovely evenings absorb the dazzling African skies from your rooftop terrace before settling down for the night in your safe and comfortable room. On many nights the lodge manager will join you on the roof and happily point out various constellations with his laser pointer.

Activities generally revolve around the game found in the riverbed and along the valleys that sometimes fill with floodwater in the rainy season. There is also a fascinating expedition to the local rock art site at nearby Twyfelfontein with some of the most renowned San art engravings in Namibia. Doro Nawas Camp provides an excellent base for exploring the local area in game drive vehicles and creates a wonderful opportunity to contribute to economic empowerment of the local community while enjoying a luxury safari experience.

The lodge is situated near the Aba-Huab river, the prefix 'Aba' is a Damara word which means the carrying of a child on a mothers back, suggesting the infant flowing into the larger Huab River. During winter all of these rivers are empty and only in summers with good rains do they flow for a brief period of time (this is a situation which is true of nearly all rivers in Namibia).

Doro Nawas will provide a memorable quality service in a luxury safari lodge for self-drive and fly-in guests while sharing economic and empowerment benefits with local communities. The combination of Africa past and present makes for a fascinating visit.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 16 Check in time: 12.00 Check out time: 10.00 Hotel / Lodge Facilities Room Facilities Children Restaurant Fitness Centre Swimming Pool Laundry Service Non Smoking Rooms Spa Lounge Disabled Access Internet Secure parking En-suite bathroom Television Telephone Room Service Mini Bar Air- Conditioning Fan Mosquito Nets Tea / Coffee Making In room safe High Chairs Cot Babysitting (pre-book) Unit details: Comfortable, combination canvas and natural walled and thatched roofed units Roll out beds with mosquito nets Writing desk, luggage racks, fans and cupboards Veranda En-suite facilities and outdoor shower

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Doro Nawas Camp description:

• Living area combining indoor and roof top dining area,
  
• Indoor courtyard
  
• Residential pool area
  
• Bar
  
• Curio shop and small gallery
  
• Public/communal ablution

Game viewing:

• Desert elephant, oryx, kudu, springbok, ostrich and variety of other species that can live in a desert environment. Possibly black rhinoceros and Hartmann’s mountain zebra. Excellent birdlife – Rupell’s Korhaan among other endemics.

Activities:

• Game drives in four open 7-seater Land Rovers
  
• Guided walking safaris
  
• This is a wonderful area for enjoying the desert environment. There are no large concentrations of game as the desert cannot sustain the numbers. And yet there are the fascinating contrasts and observing animals eke out an existence in the dry terrain. Desert elephant are best seen here.

Suggested Daily Schedule:

• Below is only a suggestion as to what may happen in camp
• 05h30 - Wake Up
  
• 06h00 - Full breakfast
  
• 06h30 - Depart on morning activity, either a walk or drive
  
• 13h00 - Lunch
  
• 15h30 - Tea and eats.
  
• 16h00 - Afternoon game drive or walk
  
• 19h00 - Dinner and stargazing

Electricity & Water

• Camp has 220v generator power
  
• Fans and lights in rooms powered by 220v power
  
• Solar heated water for showers
  
• Video battery recharging facilities available. Hence please bring spare batteries and also adapters.

Drinks:
Drinks on game drives and house-wine at dinner are included. All other drinks are excluded unless pre-arranged (for an extra cost all drinks can be included). For guests booked on a DBB basis, no drinks are included in the tariff.

Laundry
A daily laundry service is included in the nightly tariff.

Rate - valid from 1 November 2007 - 30 November 2008
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (DBB)

Fully Inclusive (FI) - meals, activities & local brand drinks

Activities & Additional Meals - only applicable if booked on a DBB rate

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

Doro Nawas is situated close to Twyfelfontein, entrance to the camp is 800 meters passed the D2612 on the C39 between Khorixas and Palmwag