Camp Doros

Camp Doros is deliberately small and intimate, and it is located in a core area for desert adapted black rhino with activities largely focused on tracking black rhino with an experienced and qualified Rhino Ranger team. Camp Doros is perched on a high bank overlooking a (generally) dry riverbed and groves of Mopane trees in the heart of Damaraland. Protected from the prevailing winds, the camp carries arguably the lowest environmental footprint of any camp in Namibia. The camp also has a spacious common area including bar serving area, dining room, lounge with fireplaces and a campfire deck, as well as a welcome plunge pool and sun deck. There is a focus on personalized service delivery, and this includes hearty and scrumptious meals which are prepared in a largely solar and wood-fired kitchen. The essence of the camp is immersive exploration of this incredible area.


About the Camp Doros

Camp Doros is deliberately small and intimate, and it is located in a core area for desert adapted black rhino with activities largely focused on finding the black rhino with an experienced and qualified Rhino Ranger team. Camp Doros is perched on a high bank overlooking a (generally) dry riverbed and groves of Mopane trees in the heart of Damaraland. Protected from the prevailing winds, the camp carries arguably the lowest environmental footprint of any camp in Namibia. Six shaded guest tents (one of which is a family unit) are raised on platforms and have twin and limited double beds, cupboards, solar power for lighting and charging points, as well as hot running showers and en suite flush toilets. The camp also has a spacious common area including bar serving area, dining room, lounge with fireplaces and a campfire deck, as well as a welcome plunge pool and sun deck. There is a focus on personalized service delivery, and this includes hearty and scrumptious meals which are prepared in a largely solar and wood-fired kitchen. The essence of the camp is immersive exploration of this incredible area. At a Glance

  • Open year-round.
  • Fully inclusive of all meals, local drinks and activities.
  • Open to everyone and available to be booked on a per tent basis.
  • Local airstrip at Onduli Airstrip – 75-minute guided nature drive into camp (pick-up daily at 15h00).
  • Access for self-drivers from Onduli Airstrip pick-up point (directions supplied upon booking confirmation) – 75-minute guided nature drive into camp (pick-up daily at 15h00).
  • See rates sheet for other pick-up options for fly-in guests.
  • Waiting lounge with ablutions located at Onduli Airstrip pick-up point.
  • Bookings of 5 rooms or more qualify for exclusive use - subject to availability and any existing bookings
  • 6 shaded en-suite Meru tents (one of which is a family tent).
  • Children 6 years and older welcome (6 – 12 years pay 50% of adult rate).
  • Private vehicle required for children 12 years and younger.
  • Kiddies’ menu and family-friendly activities available.
  • Families with children younger than 6 welcome if exclusive use if booked.
  • Open-air bathroom with flush toilet & hot water shower.
  • Day bed on deck.
  • In-tent 220V charging stations.
  • In-tent fan.
  • Shared plunge pool and sun deck.
  • Spacious communal lounge, dining room, campfire circle and deck
  • Minimum 2-night stays (3 nights recommended).
  • Activities include searching for the desert adapted black rhino, searching for the desert adapted elephant (only on 3-night stays), visit to rock engraving site (only on 3-night stays), nature drives and nature walks.
  • Artisan coffee.
  • 100% solar powered.
  • Separate WI-FI lounge.

The lodge is located in the of the .


Features

Room facilities include Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah,

The lodges appeals to a number of special interests such as Adventure, Birding, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife,

There are numerous activities on site such as Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Gourmet Picnic, Rhino Tracking, Walks (Guided),

Activities off site include Animal Encounters, General Sightseeing,

The property boasts a number of facilities Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant,

Languages spoken include and available services are


Activities

The lodge offers some unique activities to suit your tastes.

Rhino Tracking

You will receive a brief history on the rhinos in the area and the role of SRT and the Rhino Rangers which also touches on our partnership with the three Conservancies. This activity is run in conjunction with SRT working with Rhino Rangers who are based in the area. The Rangers will have left on foot around sunrise and headed to the nearby natural springs to look for fresh rhino tracks while you follow on in your safari vehicle in your own time. Once the Rangers have a good sighting, they will make contact with your guide and he will drive close to their position and ask you to climb off the safari vehicle so you can join the Rangers and start to approach on foot. During this process, the Rangers will show you how they tracked the animal and point out the indicators such as fresh tracks and fresh dung that they spotted along the way.

The time that can be spent watching the rhino is completely determined by elements such as wind and terrain which will influence the Rangers when they select the best way to approach. Wind speed and direction will play a major role in how close we can approach to the animals, and the Rangers will monitor them closely to make sure they are not disturbed by our presence. Once back at the vehicle the Rangers will explain how they identify the rhino and record all the necessary information. This is also a good time to voice any questions you have.



Sundowner Drive/Walk

This activity is normally done in the late afternoon after the morning’s rhino tracking, and it is generally welcomed after a few hours of relaxing back at the Camp. You can either go on a short drive to the sundowner location or you can walk from anywhere between 45 and 90 minutes to a point where you will meet your sundowner set up which will have been brought out by the Journey Magicians. After the sun has set you will head back to camp by vehicle to be there in time for a shower and then to have an enjoyable and tasty dinner.



River/Elephant Drive (Only on a 3 night stay)

There are two different options on offer and the choice between them may be determined by what has already been seen on the way into camp. The decision on this can be taken after consultation with your guide.



Petroglyphs

This is a fascinating activity that will allow you to explore a petroglyph and rock painting site that is not visited by many guests and has more plates than the Twyfelfontein UNESCO World Heritage site. This is truly a hidden gem and for those that wish to explore the area by vehicle and foot.



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