Doro Nawas Camp

Destination

Namibia

Doro Nawas Camp is located in the dry Aba-Huab River Valley, within the Doro !Nawas Conservancy in central Damaraland, and commands spectacular views of the Etendeka Mountains to the north and the red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein in the south. Accommodation at Doro Nawas Camp consists of 16 units: a mix of natural stone and canvas walls with wood and glass doors, shaded by a thatch roof. Each unit, is designed to blend into the surrounding scenery, and consists of a bedroom, en-suite bathroom (with outdoor shower) and a veranda for stargazing or sleep outs. The main building of Doro Nawas Camp is perched atop a sparse, rocky knoll and offers unspoilt panoramic views. This diverse and dramatic landscape varies from tabletop outcrops, small canyons and dry riverbeds, to savannah and grassland vistas. The main area is made up of indoor and outdoor dining areas, pool area, bar and local curio area. A staircase to the roof allows for relaxing sundowners and stargazing. Doro Nawas Camp provides an excellent base for self-drive and fly-in guests. Activities revolve around extensive game drives and exploratory hikes through this unparalleled landscape. A trip to the fascinating Twyfelfontein San art engravings is not to be missed. Namibia's first World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein has the largest collection of petroglyphs (prehistoric rock art) in Africa. This combination of Africa past and present makes for a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Directions To Doro Nawas Camp

Doro Nawas Camp is located in Kunene, Namibia.

Area Attractions

Situated a short distance inland from the stark Skeleton Coast and just north of the true Namib Desert, Doro Nawas Camp in the Doro !Nawas Conservancy exists within one of the driest, most desolate regions in all of Africa. In this arid environment the ceaseless processes of life revolve around harnessing the near non-existent water in the most economical way possible. Desert adaptation is the miracle of the surprisingly rich diversity of fauna and flora surviving here. The landscape ranges from boulder-strewn floodplains, canyons and dry riverbeds to curious rock formations surrounded by sand dunes. Namibia's geological formations are amongst the oldest in the world. The Petrified Forest is a collection of 280 million-year-old fossilised tree trunks. Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes, a mass of perpendicular dolerite pillars, are also vast and ancient. The principle source of water in the Doro !Nawas Conservancy comes from the famous Namibian early morning mists generated by the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean colliding with the hot desert air of the Skeleton Coast. This daily cycle of airborne moisture rolls inland along the various depressions and canyons formed by ancient rivers. As the dew settles it is eagerly harvested by plants, animals and insects before the burning Namibian sun climbs into the sky. Doro Nawas Camp rests on a sparse, rocky knoll in the breathtaking Aba-Huab River Valley. In times of good rainfall this landscape is transformed into a carpet of golden grass and beautiful desert flowers. Obviously this scrub landscape cannot support vast, concentrated herds of wildlife, but nevertheless boasts a varied and surprising assortment of desert-adapted species around Doro Nawas Camp. The Doro !Nawas Conservancy supports healthy populations of the unique desert-adapted elephant, a special highlight here. Other game species complementing this landscape include gemsbok, kudu, springbok, steenbok and occasionally the rare desert-adapted black rhino. Carnivores include brown hyaena, bat-eared fox and black-backed jackal. Birding is excellent at Doro Nawas Camp. Raptors include the Secretarybird, Booted Eagle, Black-Chested Snake-Eagle, Martial Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture and Pale Chanting Goshawk. The endemic Benguela Long-billed Lark is common on the rocky slopes here - its plaintive whistling call an evocative sound. Other endemics include Rüpell's Korhaan, Monteiro's Hornbill and Bokmakierie. During heavy rainy seasons, seedeaters like Red-billed Quelea are in abundance at Twyfelfontein 'Dam' and there is always the odd Gabar Goshawk looking for a tasty meal here.