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"
An amazing drive in, a warm greeting, all the staff were extremely friendly and attentive - over and above. We had an exceptionally knowledgeable guide, Stephanos, whose gentle manner and patient answering of all our endless questions - from elephants' feet to Namibia's government and education system - was much appreciated.
Exceptional food cooked by Francisca (every part of every meal was outstanding - from green beans to scrambled eggs), lovely pool with a view, and we loved being able to sleep and shower outside, although our room - and the lodge itself - was stunning. The information book Wilderness puts in the rooms is really helpful.
We can't say enough good things about Doro Nawas and its staff." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
7 sightings
"Doro Nawas review"
The food in the camp was a bit hit and miss - there was little choice. Sometimes it was delicious and at other meals it was odd or disappointing eg some lamb chops with virtually no meat but lots of fat!" See all these reviews: 7n in South Africa; 4n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Highlight was getting the bed pushed out on the terrace and sleeping under the starry sky. Amazing experience seeing the dark sky, Milky Way, shooting stars and even the international space station passed over!
Nearby Twyfelfontein petroglyphs (Rock paintings and engravings) is well worth a visit.
Doro Nawis is great place to stay - wish we had had more than one night there." See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Truly remarkable setting and views. The food was exquisite.
Everything about this lodge was great." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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Elephant
3 sightings
"Doro Nawas review"
The night creature tour is not very substantial, nor the visit to the cultural museum and rock formation." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
1 sighting
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Doro Nawas review"
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Doro Nawas review"
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Doro Nawas review"
Nothing was too much trouble, and the welcome was impressive including the a capella singing to greet us, entertain us at supper and wave us goodbye at the end.
The rooms were well appointed and spacious with plenty of hot water and other amenities. You could sleep under the stars and the staff would roll out your bed and ensure you had extra blankets and a hot water bottle. It was magical.
The food was delicious, with barbecues and tables under the stars on one night.
The guiding staff were around the evening before pointing out stars and constellations. The early start the next day was wonderful with the sun rising over the desert. Our guide showed us how to spot tracks, and we headed off to find desert elephants - surprisingly friendly. Our guide was hugely knowledgeable on flora and fauna as well as animal behaviour. Again a lot of birds as well as elephants, giraffes, baboons, ostriches, tree squirrels and much more.
It was also really interesting to be part of a community project and to see this in action.
The pool was wonderfully refreshing and lovely to use" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Doro Nawas review"
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Zebra
1 sighting
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