Zannier Hotels Sonop
A luxurious 1920’s style camp in the remote Namib Desert
Lounge, dining area, bar, and infinity pool
Ten very private, permanent tented suites with stunning desert views
Game drives, horse riding, electric bikes, hiking, outdoor cinema, yoga, and hot air ballooning
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Standout property
Old world romance meets new world luxury! This is one of the most beautiful lodges in Namibia, with incredible views over the sparse desert surroundings. Not your typical stay for a visit to Sossusvlei, but it teams up very nicely with a property closer to the gate.
Activities
Zannier Hotels Sonop is a spot for beautiful, romantic seclusion in the Namibian desert. Please note, some of these depend on weather conditions and/or guide availability, as shown by an asterisk below:
Expertly guided game drives
Guided safari walks*
Day trip to Sossusvlei
Hot air ballooning
Yoga
Horse riding
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These take place during the morning and the afternoon. Drives cover a lot of ground, traversing the plains of the 89,000-hectares to see what wildlife you can find.
Set out on foot in the company of a knowledgeable and experienced guide, to observe the concession’s plants, insects, and birdlife. Sometimes it’s possible to track big game too.
Go and see the world-famous dunes. This is a full day excursion with a lot of driving (6hrs!). You’re better off designing your itinerary to include them! Talk to one of our specialists.
This activity is available at extra cost. You can take to the skies to marvel at breath-taking views. Please note it’s a 90-minute transfer to the balloon site, and again, maybe best done from Sossusvlei.
They have daily classes to suit all levels. It’s a pretty magical place to do this while gazing out across the desert.
For those who can ride, this is a lovely way to view the landscape and get off the beaten track!
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
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The main area has a magnificent infinity pool, fitness centre, spa and daily yoga.
Infinity pool
Spa
Daily yoga
Fitness centre
Dining is haute cuisine and there’s an open air cinema (we recommend a movie beneath the Namibian night sky!). There are electric mountain bikes…and also stables for those who fancy a gallop across the plains.
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For a lodge that doesn’t have a wide range of safari activities, the rooms must be spectacular: and they are!
Private veranda
Living area
Telescope
Freestanding bath
The 10 tented luxury suites are impeccably designed, with colours and materials that reflect the location and surrounding desert, all designed by local Namibian architects. Each room has a large bedroom with a king-sized four-poster bed, beautiful bathroom with free-standing bath, a breezy living area littered with antiques, and private wooden verandas that look out over the expanse of desert – complete with telescope to view the stars!
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Real expertise doesn’t come from a few trips to Africa. All our specialists have either been guides, run the camps, or grown up and lived in Africa. That’s over 600 years of genuine safari experience.As Seen In
