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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Doro Nawas Camp News, September 2008
Doro Nawas Team
Exciting news is that we had two newborn baby elephants in our area recently - one was born on the 26th of August and the other on the 13th of September.
Unfortunately the second baby died after a day and we never found the place where her mother left her, but the calf's remnants was probably quickly finished off by the nocturnal predators in our area. The first born is thankfully doing fine and is well protected by her mother and the herd. The everyday sighting of these special desert-adapted elephants and, especially the baby at the moment makes for unforgettable guest experiences.
Although these elephants are probably the biggest drawcard here at Doro Nawas Camp, the area has many other attractions. The beautiful ochre-coloured rocky landscape of this southern Damaraland area seems to span an eternity as one gazes out from camp and this is beautifully framed by the flat-topped Etendeka Mountains in the distance. Sunsets are amazing at the moment whether out on a nature drive at some remote spot, drink in hand, or as seen from the rooftop of camp itself. The Namibian night sky has to be one of the most spectacular on the planet and our star-studded Milky Way is a sight to behold.
Trips to Twyfelfontein which houses one of the largest collections of San rock engravings and paintings etched on a red sandstone canvas has to be another of the areas highlights. Nearby, other geological features like Burnt Mountain and the Petrified Forest add further interest to the area.
Birding in our area, although not rich in numbers, is certainly rich in endemics. From the croaking calls of Rppells Korhaan that are heard at first light to the constant chatter of Lark-like Buntings that always seem to be around. The ephemeral Huab and Aba-Huab river systems are lifelines in the area and attract a range of bird species that move along these mostly dry watercourses: Bare-cheeked Babbler, Carp's Tit and Damara Hornbill to mention a few.
Other wildlife such as gemsbok (oryx), springbok, meerkats and bat-eared foxes are also often seen with predators like cheetah occasional visitors.
Damaraland is one of those must-see destinations in Namibia, and probably the world, so we look forward to hosting you here soon.
