Namibia Camps & Lodges
Doro Nawas, Damaraland, Namibia
A Tented Camp in Namibia
Camp Details
Feast your eyes on otherworldly panoramas, populated by intriguing desert-adapted wildlife and unusual flora. Engage with the local Doro Nawas community. Discover the fascinating ancient history and incredible geological phenomena of Damaraland. Glimpse black rhinos, desert-adapted elephants and more. Discover a diversity you never knew existed in the desertscape of Namibia at Doro Nawas.
Overlook ancient plains, with glorious views of rough-hewn Damaraland stretching in every direction. Doro Nawas blends in with the surrounding ochres and rusts, embracing the desert in hues of orange, pink, and gold. Fall asleep under one of the least polluted skies on Earth, a canopy of infinite stars.
A fortress on a rocky outcrop, the 16 wood, canvas, and thatch suites at Doro Nawas open to the desert with glorious views in every direction. An inviting pool and private outdoor shower provide respite from the hot, Namibian sun. The airy verandas offer a shady resting place by day and by night, a space from which to gaze at, and fall asleep under, a blanket of a million stars.
WHY CHOOSE DORA NAWAS?
- The ancient Twyfelfontein San rock art engravings, a World Heritage Site, is close by
- Sleeping under the stars is a must in this pristine environment
- An easily accessible base from which to see desert-adapted elephant
Questions about Doro Nawas
Can we visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings from Doro Nawas?
Yes, the ancient Twyfelfontein San rock art engravings, a World Heritage Site, are close by, and the camp works well as a base for the geology and ancient history of Damaraland. There is also engagement with the local Doro Nawas community as part of the experience.
Can you sleep outside at Doro Nawas?
Sleeping under the stars is part of the appeal here, under some of the least light-polluted skies on Earth. The sixteen wood, canvas and thatch suites sit on a rocky outcrop and open to the desert, each with an airy veranda for shade by day and stargazing by night, plus a private outdoor shower.
Is Doro Nawas suitable for younger children?
Children of all ages are accommodated and are permitted to join activities with other guests, which is unusual among camps of this type and makes Doro Nawas a practical Damaraland choice for families. Children up to sixteen share a room with an adult.
Activities
Doro Nawas Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 June - 31 October | – | US $ 702 |
| 2026 | 1 November - 19 December | – | US $ 583 |
| 2026 | 20 December 2026 – 5 January 2027 | – | US $ 656 |
| 2027 | 6 January – 31 March | – | US $ 480 |
| 2027 | 1 April - 31 May | – | US $ 585 |
| 2027 | 1 June - 31 October | – | US $ 744 |
| 2027 | 1 November - 19 December | – | US $ 618 |
| 2027 | 20 December 2027 – 5 January 2028 | – | US $ 695 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Doro Nawas Camp rates include – accommodation, all meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry, Namibian VAT & Tourism Levy, and local drinks – excludes premium imported brands and champagne.
Questions about Doro Nawas
Can we visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings from Doro Nawas?
Yes, the ancient Twyfelfontein San rock art engravings, a World Heritage Site, are close by, and the camp works well as a base for the geology and ancient history of Damaraland. There is also engagement with the local Doro Nawas community as part of the experience.
Can you sleep outside at Doro Nawas?
Sleeping under the stars is part of the appeal here, under some of the least light-polluted skies on Earth. The sixteen wood, canvas and thatch suites sit on a rocky outcrop and open to the desert, each with an airy veranda for shade by day and stargazing by night, plus a private outdoor shower.
Is Doro Nawas suitable for younger children?
Children of all ages are accommodated and are permitted to join activities with other guests, which is unusual among camps of this type and makes Doro Nawas a practical Damaraland choice for families. Children up to sixteen share a room with an adult.
Activities
Child Policy
- Children of all ages are accommodated and permitted to partake in activities with all other guests.
- Children up to 16 years must share with an adult/s in the same room.
Questions about Doro Nawas
Can we visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings from Doro Nawas?
Yes, the ancient Twyfelfontein San rock art engravings, a World Heritage Site, are close by, and the camp works well as a base for the geology and ancient history of Damaraland. There is also engagement with the local Doro Nawas community as part of the experience.
Can you sleep outside at Doro Nawas?
Sleeping under the stars is part of the appeal here, under some of the least light-polluted skies on Earth. The sixteen wood, canvas and thatch suites sit on a rocky outcrop and open to the desert, each with an airy veranda for shade by day and stargazing by night, plus a private outdoor shower.
Is Doro Nawas suitable for younger children?
Children of all ages are accommodated and are permitted to join activities with other guests, which is unusual among camps of this type and makes Doro Nawas a practical Damaraland choice for families. Children up to sixteen share a room with an adult.
Activities
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