Reviews of Doro Nawas
Wildlife sightings and reviews
502 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Doro Nawas and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Doro Nawas review"
The food was very good. We liked having our own table for meals (instead of having to sit with all the other guests). The view from the dining room was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and responsive. On our second night the staff sang songs and danced. That was a special treat.
The game drives were good, no complaints. The drivers were friendly." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
We saw a herd of elephants by the side of the road as we neared the lodge, but didn't see them during our evening game drive from the lodge. We drove ourselves to see the rock carvings at Twyfelfontaine - highly recommended." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
"Doro Nawas was stunningly stark"
We also had a rewarding and interesting time viewing the Bushmen engravings at Twyfelfontein - which we did ourselves - we considered the tour cost to be too expensive.
As it happens, the World Heritage sight provides an excellent guide guide in any case.
The main facility is well located with excellent views from a beautifully shaded veranda" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas - an oasis in the desert"
Our outing to Twyfelfontein was a highlight - we drove ourselves. The rock engravings were fascinating. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The pertified foresr was also worth a short visit." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"An oasis in the desert"
The food was excellent and the staff very friendly indeed.
The excursion to see the Damara elephants was rewarded with a good sighting late in the afternoon. Very memorable.
Views from the Lodge and chalets were wonderful" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"A great place to stay"
Lovely accommodation, excellent food and superb staff.
Doro Nawas is high up, so the views are wonderful.
Several interesting places to visit while staying here." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia; 2n in South Africa
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Desert elephant hunt very exciting and (ultimately) successful." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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"Doro Nawas landscape is stunning"
One of the staff noticed in the morning that our car had a flat. He arranged to fix the tire while we were having breakfast. Great service.
I wish the food at the two Wilderness Safari lodges we stayed at was of higher quality." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"More than just elephants and rock carvings"
We also greatly enjoyed the Doro !Nawas-organised trip to Twyfelfontain where we again beneftted from an excellent guide, Jenny, going round the impressive rock carvings.
Furthermore, we found that Doro !Nawas also has a very solid birding proposition - better than we had expected. We did three birding walks with Mwizi, two close to the camp and the third at a beautiful canyon location with permanent water some 25 minutes away by truck. Together with taking the 'back way' to Twyfelfontain, this allowed us to find a range of interesting birds including several endemics.
The camp itself is well-run, the food is good and we thought the wine list to be better than average. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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