Wilderness Doro Nawas offers a true cultural immersion amid the Namib’s dramatic desert scenery. Located in the Doro !Nawas Conservancy, which covers 412,000-hectares in Damaraland. Set on the edge of the dry Huab River Valley, the camp has glorious views stretching in every direction. It’s the perfect destination from which to venture out and explore some of the areas geological phenomena including petroglyphs and San rock art at Twyfelfontein, Namibia’s first World Heritage Site
Guests can look out for desert-adapted elephant, oryx (gemsbok), springbok, and a variety of other species including bat-eared fox and black-backed jackal, with the occasional glimpse of black rhino, and cheetah. Birdlife is excellent, with several Namibian endemics, such as Damara red-billed hornbill, Carp’s tit and Rüppell’s korhaan. Back in camp guests can look forward to a refreshing swim in the pool and delicious, locally inspired cuisine enjoyed around the campfire. Later, they can marvel at the stars with their guide, or take a fascinating and informative guided night walk.
The design and décor of the 16 natural-walled rooms (including a family unit) easily blend in with the surrounding scenery, and open to glorious views across the vast desert landscape. The airy verandas offer cool shade by day, and by night provide a wonderful space for stargazing and sleep-outs. An inviting private outdoor shower provides respite from the heat.The shared main area includes beautifully appointed indoor and outdoor dining areas, a sparkling pool and a Safari Trading Store.
