Doro Nawas
Lodges in Damaraland - Namibia
The luxury, 5 star graded Doro Nawas Camp, is situated on a rugged, rocky hill, on the edge of the dry Aba Huab River. The elevated site, supplies endless and spectacular views of the Etendeka Mountains, and red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein. (Famous for its San rock engravings.)
This relatively new camp has already built up good reputation for itself, mainly because of the close working relationship between them and the local community, who partly own it. All of the staff at the lodge come from the surrounding villages, and have been specially trained to fill specific roles and positions here.
Lovingly prepared wholesome meals are served in either the indoor or outdoor rooftop dining areas. There is also a pool area, and bar and full laundry service. The curio shop and small gallery, lead to a picturesque courtyard and staircase to the roof, a tranquil and cracking site for a sundowner, nightcap, or spot of stargazing. It is not uncommon, for the lodge manager to join you on the roof, giving you the benefit of his knowledge of various constellations and galaxies with his laser pointer!
Guests will be accommodated in one of the camp's 16 chalets. They have all been built from a combination of a stone base and canvas walls, supported on wooden posts, which also prop up the thatched roof. Each chalet is of an open-plan design, with a large bedroom, a double bed, a couple of comfortable, padded wicker chairs, and a ceiling fan.
Sectioned off from the bedroom is the flush toilet, shower, and twin washbasins, each with it's own large mirror. The luxury amenities continue with complementary shampoo, body lotion and hand cream are provided, not to mention a couple of big towels. There is a large set of sliding glass doors, that open out onto a veranda. Guests can take an outdoor shower, and then relax and unwind on the deck, whilst admiring the terrific views of the magnificent environment.
The spacious chalets are lovely and cool during those hot summer days. It is also possible on the warmer evenings, to wheel the beds out of the rooms, and enjoy a night under the stars. Power is supplied to the lodge from a generator.
Activities revolve around the game found in and around the Haub River Valley, that occasionally fill with floodwater in the rainy season; a favourite being a guided 4x4 trip to track desert-adapted elephants. Many of their guests also head out on a fascinating expedition to the local rock art site at nearby Twyfelfontein, with some of the most renowned San art engravings in Namibia, which usually calls in at the Petrified Forest. There is also a walking trail in the vicinity of the lodge, which can be done with or without a guide.
Doro Nawas Camp. A luxury safari experience, whilst creating a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the economic empowerment of the local community.
- Desert Elephants
- use a guide and a 4x4 vehicle to track desert-adapted elephants, normally in the Huab River Valley
- Twyfelfontein
- guided trips to visit the Bushman rock art at Twyfelfontein, which also take in the petrified forest and the organ pipes
- Walking Trail
- this can be done with a guide, or on your own
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

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