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. Doro Nawas Camp rests on a sparse, rocky hill in central Damaraland
in the breathtaking Aba-Huab River Valley, a short distance inland from the
Skeleton Coast.
This luxury accommodation commands spectacular views of the
Etendeka Mountains and the red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein. This diverse
and dramatic landscape varies from tabletop outcrops, small canyons and dry
riverbeds, to savannah and grassland vistas. Doro Nawas Lodge is known for the
close working relationship established with the local community, who share
ownership in the lodge. All of the staff at the lodge come from the surrounding
villages, and have been specially trained to fill specific roles and positions
here.
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. Visit the Damara Living Museum and learn about the fascinating
traditional culture of the Damara people. This combination of Africa past and
present makes for a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Wildlife viewing at Doro Nawas Camp concentrates on the game found in the
riverbed and along the valleys that fill with floodwaters during particularly
good rainy seasons. There are no large concentrations of wildlife, but this arid
environment is home to desert-adapted elephant, gemsbok, springbok and variety
of other species such as bat-eared fox. This includes the occasional glimpse of
the endangered black rhino and cheetah. Birdlife is excellent with several
Namibian endemics, such as Damara Hornbill, Carp's Tit and Rüpell's Korhaan.
A visit to Doro Nawas Camp is also a wonderful opportunity to contribute to
economic empowerment of the local community while enjoying a luxury safari
experience.
The synergy and symbiosis of this development is a logical and mutually
beneficial one that in 2004 resulted in Damaraland Camp and the Torra
Conservancy being the proud recipient of the United Nations Development
Programme Equator Prize for biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation.
In 2005 the project was further recognised with the award of the prestigious
World Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow Award in the conservation category.
Doro Nawas is based on similar principles and is a joint venture between
Wilderness Safaris, the Doro Nawas community and a Namibian empowerment company.
The enormous Doro Nawas Conservancy is 407 300 hectares and represents some 450
community members who, in addition to acting as landlords in the conservancy,
together hold a 40% share in Doro Nawas Camp. As with Damaraland Camp, all camp
staff have been sourced from the community and trained by Wilderness Safaris
with the same benefits as at Damaraland Camp flowing to the conservancy and its
members. The aims of this venture, as with those of Damaraland camp can be
summarised as follows:
• To create a high-income, low-impact tourism camp for sustainable tourism
• To train members of the local community in all aspects of tourism
• To create immediate employment in a previously low-employment area
• To uplift the local area financially and socially
• To allow local wildlife numbers to increase and stabilise.
Doro Nawas provides a memorable quality service in a luxury safari lodge for
self-drive and fly-in guests while sharing economic and empowerment benefits
with local communities.
Morning activity from 7h30 until
12h00:
· Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain & Organ Pipes
· Aba - Huab River Safari
Afternoon activity from 2h30 until 18h00:
· Twyfelfontein (not including Burnt Mountain & Organ Pipes)
· Petrified Forest
Walks are free of charge.
No age restriction, under
6 years old sharing with parents: free of charge.
6 - 12 years old sharing
with parents or in family unit: above discounted rates.
13 years old and above:
full rate even if sharing with parents.
All
Wilderness Safaris' establishments: due to a high demand the full balance is due strictly not later than
10 weeks prior to arrival!
Special meals can be booked
in advance. Rates are subject to change without prior notice should tax be
increased or Government levies introduced. Rates include Value Added Tax.
