Camp Doros

The main area feels like a sophisticated desert outpost with its spacious lounge warmed by crackling fireplaces and a dining room where hearty meals emerge from the largely solar-powered kitchen. The bar serves sundowners overlooking endless Mopane groves, whilst the tiny plunge pool provides blessed relief from Damaraland's heat. A campfire deck becomes the evening's social hub under star-drunk skies. Everything here champions sustainability – from recycled furniture to sophisticated waste management that sets new standards for desert camps.

Six elevated tents blend seamlessly into the boulder-scattered landscape, each offering twin or double beds, solar-powered lighting, and 220V charging points. The walk-in canvas accommodations feature proper en-suite bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets, plus private decks with daybeds for absorbing those jaw-dropping Damaraland vistas. One family tent caters to those with younger adventurers. These aren't luxury suites – they're comfortable, functional bases that keep the focus firmly on the extraordinary wilderness beyond your tent flaps.

The headline act is tracking desert-adapted black rhino with experienced Rangers – an adrenaline-charged pursuit that often involves abandoning vehicles to stalk these elusive creatures on foot. Nature drives reveal Damaraland's incredible ecosystem, whilst guided walks unlock the desert's smaller secrets. Three-night stays add desert elephant encounters and visits to Twyfelfontein's ancient rock engravings. Evening star-gazing tutorials showcase the southern hemisphere's cosmos, whilst sundowner spots provide perfect backdrops for contemplating this timeless landscape. And every activity supports crucial conservation efforts.