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Type: Luxury Lodge

Summary: An exclusive luxury lodge in the Namib Desert

Feature: Elegant colonial-inspired luxury in captivating surrounds

Rooms: 10 tented suites

Location: Sossusvlei and The Namib Desert, Namibia

Star rating: 5 Star

Nearest airport: Windhoek Airport

Transfer: Zannier Hotels Sonop is located in the Namib Desert, approximately 500km from Windhoek, a five hour drive. The hotel is equipped with its own landing strip, allowing guests to access the lodge from any African airport with small planes. The nearest international airport is Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport from which it is a one hour and 20 minute plane journey.

Luxury Holidays At Zannier Hotels Sonop

In the heart of the Namib Desert, ten tented suites emerge from the vast landscape, straddling the rocky outcrop from which mesmerising views across thousands of acres of private Namibian wilderness stretch out. Inside these canvas oases, elegant 1920s British Colonial-inspired décor takes you back to a bygone era, a time of elegant adventures and old-world exploration. Five-star facilities including an impressive heated outdoor infinity pool perched on the edge of the desert, a spa and fitness centre, a stunning communal lodge building, and a cocktail & Cigar Lounge designed in the style of an authentic gentlemen’s club, ensure this luxury lodge is perfect for discerning travellers looking for a unique stay in an awe-inspiring setting. Start the day with a desert yoga experience, taking in the tranquillity of your breathtaking surroundings whilst exercising body and mind, before embarking on a desert adventure on foot, electric bike, horse-back or by 4x4. As night falls, it’s time for star-gazing, open-air cinema, and savouring exceptional cuisine in the daily gala-style dinner, an unforgettable five-course gastronomic journey that exudes sophistication. Combining outstanding service, opulent accommodation, memorable excursions, and spectacular vistas, Zannier Hotels Sonop promises an unparalleled once-in-a-lifetime experience surrounded by Namibia’s untouched beauty.

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Why Zannier Hotels Sonop is so special...

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Hotel Experiences

A variety of outdoor excursions in the 5,600 hectares of the private desert reserve, and beyond in the Namib Desert, promise to excite and enthral. Explore the captivating landscape, where oryxes, brown hyenas, rabbits, foxes, jackals, kudus and leopards roam free, choosing between venturing out on foot, or riding a horse from the hotel's own stables. Electric mountain bikes and comfortable 4x4s offer an alternative way to discover the wonders nearby, and other activities can be organised on demand - perhaps taking to the skies on a memorable hot air balloon ride or enjoying an intimate private dinner, just the two of you and the breathtaking views.

Hotel Experiences at Zannier Hotels Sonop

Spa Breaks

A spa with two double treatment rooms offers a wellness menu designed to relax, revitalise, and rejuvenate, administered by expert therapists and using only the finest natural and organic ingredients. A serene relaxation area is the perfect place to take a moment to yourself after one of the sumptuous treatments. Yoga and meditation are available, and there is also a well-equipped fitness room complete with free weights, benches and barbells, and a variety of cardio equipment. And after all that exercise, there's nowhere better to relax than at the impressive outdoor heated infinity pool, gazing out across the desert as you take a dip in the refreshing water.

Spa Breaks at Zannier Hotels Sonop
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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

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Overview

Overview

Eight one-bedroom and two two-bedroom tents boast panoramic desert views revealed through roll-up canvas sides, and inside elegant interiors ooze luxurious, old-world charm. Offering 42㎡ of space, one-bedroom tents can accommodate two adults and one child aged between 6 and 12, whilst larger two bedroom tents spanning 75㎡ are suited to larger families or groups of friends. A plush king-size bed, living area with comfortable armchairs, desk and telescope are joined by antique items and vintage touches inside, and a separate bathroom with double vanity, decadent bathtub and rain shower is wonderfully relaxing. Two-bedroom tents offer two en suite bathrooms alongside a common living area. Every tent at Zannier Hotels Sonop is equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, a Nespresso machine, kettle, safe, air conditioning system, heating and a docking station, with equipment powered solely by the lodge's solar panels.

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Gourmet cuisine is served against a breathtaking desert backdrop in the lodge's communal area at the centre of the camp. Start the day with a delicious a la carte breakfast, later take a seat for light bite dishes in the restaurant for lunch, or choose to luxuriate by the shimmering infinity pool, where the pool bar serves drinks and all-day small bites. A traditional afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the lounge or on the terrace overlooking the desert landscape, and dinner is an elegant affair - a five-course meal served to a communal table laid with the finest silverware by Butlers in black-tie and white gloves. Guests can extend the evening in the nostalgic surroundings of the Cocktail & Cigar Lounge, where cocktails and fine spirits are available to refresh, and a billiard table and parlour games can entertain.

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Namibia Travel Information

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Windheok

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Currency

Namibian Dollar

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Voltage

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Climate

Namibia enjoys an average, three-hundred days of sunshine a year. Whilst the winter months (from July to September) are cooler and the most popular time to visit is generally between April and June, it's worth bearing in mind that during the summer (from November to February) the country bursts into life with vibrant floral displays and many wildlife and bird species giving birth to their young during this time. Rainfall isn’t as much of a concern as you might think, and with fewer travellers you'll often enjoy more intimate experiences.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and South African Airways direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Onward connecting flights with South African Airways and Air Namibia to Windhoek.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Johannesburg: 10 hours, 50 minutes.
Onward connecting flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek: 2 hours.

Scenery

Discover Namibia, a unique destination brimming with some of nature’s best, untamed artistry and astonishing landscapes - from the mindboggling Skeleton Coast to The Namib, the planet’s oldest living desert and namesake of this land. Picture a swathe of rolling sand dunes glowing red at sunrise and plunging down to the coast; picture vast scoops of wilderness dotted with lush oases, ancient valleys and gigantic clay pans. Add a scattering of striking green mountains, rushing rivers, wetlands and regions almost lifted from space with their peculiar, lunar-like settings. The result? Sheer natural beauty that is truly unparalleled.

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Wildlife

Namibia’s remote setting is home to vast conservation areas filled with wildlife, where species such as giraffe, gemsbok, springbok, elephant and lion are all perfectly adapted to desert life. The region also showcases fantastic birdlife - Benguela Long-Billed Larks, Jaegers and Skuas are just a few species in the feathered community. Unforgettable outings include the opportunity to track Black Rhino on foot, as well as a scenic flight along the wild and wonderful Skeleton Coast, stretching as far as the eye can see. Along its stark shores, colossal colonies of Cape Fur Seals huddle for warmth, while, offshore, shipwrecks are a poignant reminder of the area’s harsh marine history.

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Adventure

Expect top-class adventures to rival Africa’s best. Join guided eco-treks on foot, jeep or quad bike and explore Namibia’s mesmerising dune landscapes. Meet some of the world’s last nomadic people, the intriguing Himba tribe, and learn all about their traditions and culture. Climb ‘Big Daddy’, the showpiece of Sossusvlei, soaring 300m skywards from a red sand valley. Impress friends at home and capture a sunrise shot of Dead Vlei, a huge clay pan ringed with blazing red dunes, offset by brilliant blue skies and golden rays. Round off an adventure-filled day by dining beneath the stars – Namibia’s clear skies are famous for showcasing nature’s finest cosmic diamonds.

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