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Doro Nawas is nestled against a small hill on the edge of the dry Aba-Huab River overlooking ancient plains with glorious views of the rugged Damaraland area. The landscape ranges from boulder-strewn floodplains to curious rock formations surrounded by sand dunes. This is prime desert elephant territory and the herds traverse the riverbed daily in search of water and foliage.
Guests are housed in 16 natural walled units, the design and décor unique to the surrounding scenery. Each unit consists of a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower and a veranda for stargazing or sleep outs. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas, a residential pool area, bar and a small gallery exhibiting Namibian art. The lodge provides an excellent base for exploring the local area in game drive vehicles and on foot. Guests can view Africa's largest collection of petroglyphs - prehistoric rock engravings - and San rock art at Twyfelfontein. These activities are included if the lodge is booked on a Fully Inclusive basis and offered as extra activities booked at the lodge if booked on a DBB basis.
Wilderness Doro Nawas has spectacular views of the flat-topped mountains of the Etendeka Range, which begins north of the Huab River. The camp comprises 15 canvas and thatch double rooms with en-suite facilities. Each is built on a raised wooden deck, with gravel pathways linking the rooms to the main area. The beds are equipped with wheels to roll out onto the deck for sleep-outs under a canopy of infinite stars.
There is one family unit consisting of two bedrooms, each with two three-quarter beds, and own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each bedroom, while a shared outdoor deck and seating area connects both units (each of the rooms is separated by a short boardwalk).
Property Facilities
Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool
Room Facilities
Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Cultural Tours
While the landscape does not support huge herds, desert-adapted life such as springbok, gemsbok and even elephant can be seen on nature drives which are topped off with a river lunch or scenic walk at "Little Table Mountain”.
Learn more about the survival strategies of the desert-adapted flora and fauna of this challenging environment. Adaptation to the desert environment is the miracle of all that survives here.
After dark, another realm of the Namib awakes. Walks reveal some of these captivating critters such scorpions which fluoresce under UV lights.
Visit the ancient San rock art engravings at Twylfelfontein, a World Heritage Site, as well as the Petrified Forest, Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes, all unusual and incredible geological phenomena.
Back of house tours and camp chats about the Doro !Nawas Conservancy, the Damara/Nama language and traditions offer rewarding insights into the community, while the Damara Living Museum displays the traditional culture of the Damara people.
Sleep out on your veranda under the starry skies of the Namib. and be lulled to sleep by the evocative nocturnal sounds of Africa.
Namibia is known for its clear night skies, and with no light pollution this is the ideal spot from which to learn about the stars and planets that whirl above us.
A number of endemic bird species call Wilderness Doro Nawas’ rocky slopes and seemingly barren valleys home, such as Ruppell’s korhaan or Benuela long-billed lark.