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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"Doro Nawas review"
The potentially outstanding visit to Twfelfontain was somewhat let down by an unsatisfactory - apparently totally bored - guide called Honey. We registered this at Twfelfontain and Dora !Nawas but you might also like to follow up.
The visit to Burnt Mountain is not really worth while under the full sun. Compensation was an extended viewing of desert - adapted elephants! The guide put in an effort beyond the call of duty to ensure this.
The roof top telescope was an unexpected and much appreciated bonus!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Damaraland excursion from Doro Nawas:
Although the excursion was thoroughly enjoyable the fact the trip to see the local rock art also involved seeing the elephant there was a high degree of duplication." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in Zambia
"Doro Nawas review"
The staff were really friendly and helpful. During our stay it was one of our birthdays. When the staff found out, they prepared a huge birthday cake with candles and wheeled it out of the kitchen and sang happy birthday and then some other local songs from the area, which was a lovely experience.
The only very slight negative would be that the buffet food was a little cold and didn't seem to match the high standards of the starters and desserts." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 6n in Mozambique
"Exceptional"
Special mention must be made of Susan (waitress) who had an ever present smile and infectious laugh. Our guide Lister provided a great morning drive and after 90 minutes of tracking we were fortunate enough to follow a herd of 14 desert elephants for 2 hours.
We cannot speak highly enough of this accommodation - it was a real highlight of our trip." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Excellent desert elephant safari"
Would rate as excellent except we like to get out walking in our surroundings and this wasn't possible at this location without a guide. If there was someway of including some walking it would be heaven.
The wheel-out onto the balcony beds are inspired. Loved it" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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"On a high at Doro Nawas"
Another lovely place with beautiful views from the hilltop main lodge. The staff were helpful and cheerful; Johann was the perfect host and appeared to be everywhere at all times for eveyone (maybe he has a twin?). We had a puncture to our car and Johann was insistent that they fixed it before we left. It was this sort of attention to guest needs that made this a special place." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Charming staff, stunning setting"
The staff happily taught us a few words of their local language, which uses various clicks that are very difficult to reproduce! They also sang for all the guests at the end of our meal, which was lovely and very entertaining. The manager here - Johann - was superb, a real gent and very obliging. He was very knowledgeable about astronomy, insects and just about anything else you could throw at him! A man who clearly loves his job and is very good with people. We particularly enjoyed our stargazing session with him on the roof, we learned a lot!
The room here was superb. We went for a guided morning walk, which was very enjoyable. Our guide, Arthur, showed us lots of different tracks and explained a lot about trees and plants as well. We were very happy here." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"The desert elephants were the highlight!"
The highlight, however, was the game drive which culminated with very good sitings of a herd of around 35 desert elephants." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Memorable bonuses were sleeping on private terrace under the stars, a knowledgable guide by the manager to the astronomy of the night sky from the lodge rooftop, finding desert elephants which was our main reason for being there. Also the delightful simple swimming pool with a view over the plains." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia
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