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Zannier Sonop
Hardap Region, Namibia · Zannier Hotels · Apex Luxury
Zannier Sonop opened on 1 July 2019 as a tented camp built among granite boulders on the edge of southern Namibia's Hardap region, bordering the 202,200-hectare NamibRand Nature Reserve. Its ten tents, styled in a 'smart British' 1920s colonial aesthetic, split into eight 42-square-meter one-bedroom units and two larger 75-square-meter two-bedroom tents with a shared living room.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 2019
About Zannier Sonop
- The camp sits on Sonop Farm along Road D707, built directly atop granite boulders at the southern edge of the Namib Desert.
- The 1920s 'smart British' colonial theme extends through the furnishings, built to evoke the romantic life of early-20th-century explorers rather than a typical safari-camp look.
- Sonop is reachable by a roughly 800-kilometer drive from Windhoek, or a short flight and 10-minute transfer from its sister lodge, Omaanda.
History
Zannier Sonop is a theatrical luxury tented camp perched on granite boulders at the southern edge of the Namib Desert, on Sonop Farm in Namibia's Hardap Region, bordering the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Opened on 1 July 2019, the camp evokes the golden age of early-20th-century exploration: its ten tents are furnished in a 'smart British' 1920s colonial style, conjuring the romantic life of yesteryear's wealthy explorers amid one of the world's oldest deserts.
The camp comprises ten tents in total — eight 42-square-meter one-bedroom tents and two larger 75-square-meter tents with two bedrooms and a shared living room — offering an intimate, cinematic desert escape under the Zannier Hotels banner.
Experiences
- Safari dining — Breakfast atop sand dunes, five-course gala style dining, cocktails and parlour games.
- Guided excursions: horse-riding — Guided horse-riding excursion offered by the lodge.
- Electric fat bike and walking trails — Guided electric fat bike or walking trails offered by the lodge.
- Hot air balloon safari — Hot air balloon safari offered by the lodge.
- Private sunrise or sunset safaris — Private sunrise or sunset safaris offered by the lodge.
- Open-air cinema and stargazing — Open-air cinema and stargazing under the African skies after dark.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
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