Reviews of Doro Nawas
Wildlife sightings and reviews
496 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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"Elephants at Doro Nawas"
Our tent was beautiful, huge and I loved the outside shower. Its position was stunning, overlooking the desert and over to the mountains.Completely private --we could have been on our own, We didn't spend a complete night sleeping out but moved our bed out about 5am in time to watch the sunrise! A lovely treat to be able to do this and in comfort in a proper bed!
We drove ourselves to the organ pipes and Twyfelfontein and enjoyed those without wanting to devote too much time to them. We enjoyed relaxing around the pool and had a lovely early morning walk with a guide where we tracked the desert elephants. We didn't see them on foot but later that day we went on a drive and watched a herd of eight at close quarters. The adults were feeding whilst the youngsters caused chaos and were very amusing.
The staff entertainment here was the best - they were brilliant !!" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
We went on our own to the rock art site - very interesting - but the petrified forest was not worth the minor diversion" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Mozambique; 2n in Zambia
"Sleeping under the stars at Doro Nawas"
Desert elephants another highlight. Petrified forest disappointing - guide very offhand. Unfortunately this is where we ran out of steam a bit so didn't visit the rock paintings /burnt mountain/organ pipes. But what a place to relax!" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
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Desert Elephants were avmazing !" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Wonderful rooms in a dramatic location"
Great view from the communal areas and pool." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"The Place to see desert elephants"
"excellent lodge"
lister is very good and enthusiastic guide, english needs a bit more polish." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Doro Nawas review"
Everything was excellent and we felt that we had known the staff for ever!
Top marks for the manager." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Exciting elephant safari"
The staff could not have been more helpful, and quite often if we were just sitting around would come to make sure everything was all right and there was nothing we needed.
The accommodation was first class, but sadly it was a bit chilly for sleeping under the stars, although a lovely idea!
We all particularly enjoyed the off-road elephant safari." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Luxury in the desert"
Morning views from the rooms have to be seen to be believed.
This is only a 2-3 night stay at most even though we did not want to leave. The elephant drive in the moring was VERY good and we were lucky to go with Barnabus and Isabelle. The latter was a vet studying the elephants. Between them they were more than we could have hoped for.
We saw two families of elephant and got he most amazing experience and pictures.
Seeing the night skies with a very good expnataion from the roof of the main lodge was another very good experience. This was done by the manager at the lodge.
The food was very good and the trip to Twyfelfontein was also very good on the hottest afternoon we had. The quide at the carivings was poor and did not really want to show us arouond. Barnabus tried very hard to make up for her lack of interest. The sundowner on the way back was also very good." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
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