NAMIBIA - Dora Nawas Camp, Kunene

Doro Nawas Camp is located in the dry Aba-Huab River Valley, within the Doro Nawas Conservancy in central Damaraland, in north-western Namibia. This is prime desert-adapted elephant country.

The camp commands spectacular views of the Etendeka Mountains to the north and the red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein in the south. Twyfelfontein is a World Heritage Site and offers a wonderful display of petroglyphs (prehistoric rock art) created by passing San peoples and giving us a fascinating insight into this ancient time.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation at Doro Nawas Camp consists of 16 bedrooms built from a mix of natural stone and canvas with wood and glass doors, shaded by a thatched roof. En-suite bathrooms also include an outdoor shower and all rooms have a veranda for stargazing or sleep outs. The night skies in this part of the world are incredible!

The main building of Doro Nawas Camp is perched atop a sparse, rocky knoll and comprises an indoor and outdoor dining area, swimming pool, bar and local curio display. The camp is built to take advantage of the endless Damaraland views. There is a staircase to the roof and memorable sundowners are enjoyed here, as well as fabulous night sky contemplation.

ACTIVITIES AND WILDLIFE:

Activities revolve around extensive game drives and exploratory hikes and a “must do” trip to the fascinating Twyfelfontein San art engravings.

Wildlife viewing at Doro Nawas focuses on the game found in the riverbed and along the valleys that fill with floodwaters during particularly good rainy seasons. There are no large concentrations of wildlife, but this arid environment is home to desert-adapted elephant, gemsbok, springbok and variety of other species such as bat-eared fox. Cheetah and the endangered black rhino are less frequently seen but exist here too. Birdlife is excellent with several Namibian endemics, such as Damara Hornbill, Carp's Tit and Rüpell's Korhaan.

A visit to Doro Nawas Camp is also a wonderful opportunity to contribute to economic empowerment of the local community while enjoying a luxury safari experience.