Reviews of Doro Nawas
Wildlife sightings and reviews
504 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 - a unique place to stay"
On our first night we were served dinner under the stars on the roof terrace. On our second night we ate by the swimming pool.
The first morning we left at 6am for our desert elephant trip. After a short ride we stopped to be treated to a surprise sit down breakfast and a welcome in song from the staff. They had been up for ages preparing every possible item you could possibly want on the camp fire. A magical experience and one we will never forget.
We had an excellent guide for our desert elephant trip and saw lots and lots of elephants as well as being given much information about the natural history of the area.
The rooms were very comfortable and spacious and the restaurant and lounge areas are attractive and comfortable. Splendid views from the terrace and the rooftop.
This is a "must" place to stay - for its location and for the elephants but what made our visit extra special was the amazing treatment we were given by the staff who couldn't do enough to ensure we enjoyed our stay and who clearly enjoyed themselves too." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Wonderfully low-key; but everything was there that we wanted.
Easy access to rock engravings. We particularly enjoyed the Damara Living Museum
The walking guides were so informative .... and impassioned about their country.
We much enjoyed the staff choir.
One or two waitresses seemed a little distracted at our second breakfast." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"A true gem in every way."
The interior of the rooms are finished concrete with the traditional grass roof. The entire room is oriented to enjoy the breathtaking landscape, and the result is an incredibly peaceful and beautiful environment. In addition, the dinner at the lodge is a gourmet meal.
We used the lodge as a base to visit the Twyfelfontein rock paintings nearby. If I returned, I would also visit the Living Museum, which was recommended by one of the managers.
We had a wonderful conversation with one of the managers of the Doro !Nawas lodge (unfortunately, I can't remember his name, but he was from Windhoek). We were very happy to hear about Wilderness Safari's investment in local communities, to learn more about Namibia in general, and to hear about his experiences at the lodge and his trip to the U.S. many years ago.
I look forward to returning to Doro !Nawas. I find myself reminiscing about my wonderful time there on a near daily basis." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
They were very aware of my diet restrictions and tried very hard to make sure I had enough food. Meats were overcooked." See all these reviews: 14n in Botswana; 12n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
From the inside , the main building was great - large, with sweeping 360degree views. the staff was welcoming and showed us to our own building which was roomy, well-equipped with a roll-out star-gazing bed, and huge porch overlooking the desert.
We saw no animals from the lodge, but were taken in the morning on a jeep ride up the riverbed to find a large group of elephants who had just returned to the area. It was an outstanding trip, our first intro to african animals in the wild. They were spectacular, and the guide friendly and informative. meals and service were good - fresh, tasty and accommodating. A small pool was available to cool off - a necessity if hot." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 4n in South Africa; 2n in Zambia
"Great experience sleeping outside at Doro"
The rooms were lovely and very spacious although in the searing heat air conditioning would be good, there was only a ceiling fan. Massive patio doors on to a large deck area meant you could pull the beds outside and sleep under the stars, however the wildlife (moths, bats, lizards, birds) could make sleeping disturbed all the same it was a great experience. The outside shower was also good.
On the first night we had dinner outside on the roof and after dinner entertainment from the staff.
A good location from which to visit Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain and the rock paintings at Twelfylfontein. Afternoon tea was a nice touch too." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
We chose to spend our days staying at the lodge rather than driving to other nearby sites....we were driving past the cave drawings on our way to Swapkopmund when we left. The weather was very warm for us so we were happy to just sit and relax.
The staff was very nice and the sunsets were great." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Full of nice characters."
Bob was poorly one night so I ate on my own and the staff were really considerate. Some meals much better than others." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Everything started well when we were greeted at our car with a welcome drink and a chilled towel upon arrival. Our room was large and spacious, so should have been a pleasant place to spend two nights. We also really enjoyed our dinner on the first night.
However, the resort has no visible management and has too many rough edges to make for a pleasant stay:
* we had no hot water in our room for our entire stay. Nothing was done about this despite reporting the problem after our first night
* the reception desk is never manned and the gift shop is constantly locked
* we chose to have a late breakfast and had to request a long list of essentials when we arrived e.g. cereal bowls, cereal spoons, teaspoons, butter, coffee, etc
* birds walk all over the breakfast buffet
* restaurant and bar staff seem to spend more time in the kitchen than with customers
* lunch prices are exhorbitant at NAD 150 per person to eat in or NAD 135 per person for a lunch pack. This is a rip-off if you normally just have a toasted sandwich for lunch
As seems to be customary for resorts in the north that offer game drives, dinner is served at 8pm.
This has the potential to be a nice resort, but is currently very poorly managed and should be avoided." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
The staff were less friendly than at Hoodia and less concerned with individual needs. There was no mosquito net so one didn't feel like pushing the bed outside although the room was hot. Outside, there was not even a small trail to walk from camp which was frustrating." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
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