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Doro Nawas Airstrip

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Doro Nawas Airstrip

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Remote airstrip serving Namibia's Damaraland wilderness lodges.

Location
Damaraland, Namibia
Doro Nawas Airstrip (ICAO: FYDN) is a small, privately operated bush airstrip located in the Damaraland region of northwestern Namibia. It serves primarily as an access point for guests traveling to the Doro Nawas Camp and surrounding wilderness lodges in this remote, arid landscape. The airstrip is typical of Namibian bush strips, featuring an unpaved or gravel runway suitable for light aircraft and charter flights. It is not served by scheduled commercial airlines, and access is predominantly arranged through lodge-affiliated charter operators or fly-in safari packages.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is typically arranged by the Doro Nawas Camp or affiliated lodges directly from the airstrip.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate here; access is exclusively via private charter and safari-affiliated light aircraft operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Damaraland region, one of Namibia's most scenic and remote wilderness areas.
  • ›Serves primarily as a fly-in access point for Doro Nawas Camp and nearby safari lodges.
  • ›The airstrip is suitable only for small light aircraft and charter planes.
  • ›No public transport or scheduled services operate to or from the airstrip.
  • ›The surrounding area is known for desert-adapted wildlife, including black rhino and elephant.
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A remote desert gateway opening Damaraland's ancient wilderness to travellers

Doro Nawas Airstrip is a small private bush strip located in the Damaraland region of northwestern Namibia, primarily serving the Doro Nawas Camp and surrounding wilderness lodges. It operates as a fly-in access point for guests exploring one of Africa's most dramatic desert landscapes, characterized by ancient rock art, free-roaming desert-adapted elephants, and vast volcanic terrain. The airstrip is not a commercial facility and handles light charter aircraft only.

Terminals
  • Bush Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air arrival point with no formal terminal building, serving lodge transfers exclusively.
Ground Transport
  • Lodge transfer vehicles arranged by Doro Nawas Camp
  • Private charter ground transfers
Nearby Hotels
  • Doro Nawas Camp
  • Damaraland Camp
  • Desert Rhino Camp
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the airstrip itself. All meals and refreshments are provided at the associated lodges, which typically offer full-board dining experiences featuring locally inspired cuisine in open-air bush settings.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights to Doro Nawas are exclusively via private charter operators; book well in advance through your lodge.
  • Luggage is strictly limited on light aircraft — soft-sided bags under 15 kg are typically required.
  • Arrive at the departure airstrip early as schedules depend on weather and multi-leg routing.
  • Mobile connectivity is extremely limited in Damaraland — inform contacts of your itinerary before arrival.

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