Reviews of Doro Nawas
Wildlife sightings and reviews
493 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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"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
"Doro Nawas review"
We came here to go on a desert adapted elephant tour. We saw elephants driving ourselves on the way in and an elephant on the way out...but none on the 5 hour tour...which I understand. If you want a guarantee then go to a zoo...but Ahhhh!!!!. They saw them in the afternoon and made a point of coming to tell us they had seen 18 elephants...which somehow was supposed to make us feel better.
This lodge was beautiful and had a gorgeous view. I think in the morning they need to remember that their guests are freezing and maybe keep the dining area warmer so I don't have to wear a hat and gloves to breakfast. ...Keeping the glass doors closed still allows us to see the gorgeous view. For anyone driving in, we had to pass a Doro Nawas camp on the road that was a little confusing.
Our room was clean. The room service excellent. We appreciated the hot water bottle and special attention from the room staff. I would have loved a robe (since the morning air was so cool) and a blow dryer... The staff was really trying to give excellent service and sang for us one night. The top of the lodge was a terrific place for night star photography. It was a fine place to stay to go to Twefelfontein, the petrified forest, and organ pipes. I would have like to have taken in the living Museum as well." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
With regards to the check in, an unfortunate situation arose in camp beyond anyone's control that saw only one manager handling more than one meet and greet. The camp has apologised to the guests for this unusual situation. The camp team has looked into ways that managers might adapt their meet and greets depending on the situation they find themselves in.
"Desert Elephant safari"
The Desert Elephant Safari with Ryan was a highlight. It took Ryan a long time to locate the elephants but once found we spent a good time viewing them and learning about them. The scenery we saw during the search was great.
We would also recommend the living museum which is about 5-10 minuted drive." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Perhaps the swimming pool could be heated with solar panel so that it could be enjoyed during the whole year." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"Close up views of Desert Elephants."
Lovely tents, if a bit dark, but with nice views and a lovely terrace where you could push the bed out for the night! It is,however
chilly and very windy so think that is probably unlikely!
Rather strange meal!
Amazing trip out to see the Desert Adapted Elephants! Able to get really close to them, including a week old baby! Freezing trip back to camp in open jeep!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
However, the staff were very friendly, if slightly chaotic, the food was fine and the rooms were lovely. Hot water bottles at night (they were COLD nights) .
We had a memorable dinner on top of the 'fort', with moroccan-type candles everywhere. Really special.
The trip to see the desert adapted elephants was wonderful. We spent hours with them and our guide really knew his stuff." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
The accommodation is excellent with spacious rooms sliding doors giving uninterrupted views to the mountains beyond. Staff were so helpful and their evening singing and dancing very enjoyable
The lodge affords easy access to other local attractions but the highlight was the safari to search for desert adapted elephants
Michael shared his knowledge and enthusiasm with us , successfully tracking the elephants to the local village and then moving the jeep to various locations to watch these amazing animals. Had the priveledge of watching 20 elephants including a 7 day old one in their natural environment.
It was the only lodge that we could not use hair dryers in the rooms but considering everything else that Dora Nawas has to offer this did not affect our stay." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Meals a bit school dinnerish but well prepared and were fine. The huge room and views were special" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Outstanding in all aspects"
We arrived with low fuel levels expecting to find fuel available close to the site. This was not the case and there was not even an emergency stock available for travellers - only diesel. This resulted in a 150 km detour on poor gravel roads to refuel. Fuel should be provided for the surrounding area." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Sleeping under the stars"
There was little wildlife, but this is a tough environment, especially in a drought year. We did not find the region very compelling, perhaps because it looked quite a bit like the U.S. desert southwest. But the rooms at Doro Nawas were very nice and being able to roll your bed out onto the deck and sleep under the stars was magical." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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