Doro Nawas Camp

The open-plan communal area has a long indoor dining area, a lounge with comfortable sofas and a fireplace, a bar, curio shop and a small picture gallery. Below it is an open-air courtyard with a firepit and squashy beanbags. Climb a few stairs to the rooftop terrace with its all-round views – meals are often served here, followed by an animated chorus of local songs performed by the staff, and it's popular with stargazers. Nearby is a small pool to wash off the desert dust.

At the foot of the hill are 16 chalets (one is a family unit). All have stone bases, canvas walls and thatched roofs. The units have a large bedroom (with a double bed or twins that can be wheeled onto your veranda for a night under the stars) and padded wicker chairs. There's no aircon, but the chalets are spacious and cool, and have ceiling fans. There's an en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower, accessed via sliding glass doors.

Game drives concentrate on the valleys and the riverbed and whilst this isn’t a big game area, you may encounter desert-adapted elephant and plenty of antelope. The highlight is undoubtedly Twyfelfontein, the largest collection of prehistoric rock art in Africa, the Petrified Forest and the Organ Pipes. There's also a walking trail near the camp (great for birders) and after dark, a guided walk will reveal captivating nocturnal creatures such as scorpions, which fluoresce under UV lights, and bat-eared fox. Doro Nawas is convenient for self-driving visitors, who can safely make their own way to the sights.