Reviews of Doro Nawas
Wildlife sightings and reviews
499 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"
We did take the evening drive to look for the elephants and happily found them but even if we hadn't the ride in the riverbed at sunset was gorgeous. The tours are a little pricey but the experience of being in this setting for a couple of days was unmatched for us." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Desert elephants a highlight"
The rooms were also splendid so first impressions not always correct! The elephant drive was a huge success, with a lot of elephants to the pound and the guide excellent. The visit to the village was really interesting and the people really keen to share their way of life with us. Anyone who thinks they have a hard life should definitely go there and experience how happy and welcoming these people are in very difficult circumstances. We also learnt that empty coke cans keep elephants away from your tomato plants!
The staff were friendly and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas"
We went on the trip to find the desert elephants- we were very pleased we had done this. We saw lots and would thoroughly recommend to others.
We visited the other local sites by car ourselves which was very easy to do." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Fantastic Elephant Safari at Doro Nawas"
"Doro Nawas review"
We were lucky that our guide was able to find the group of desert elephants very quickly and we were able to follow them into the small village where there is a water tank. In addition, the village was holding its big celebration at the time. However, if the elephants had been somewhere else that day, it might not have been such an outstanding experience." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Really one of the best places I have ever stayed in the world.
Thanks to everybody there making this an experience of a lifetime." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"Friendly team at Doro Nawas"
"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: 15n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
"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
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