WILDLIFE SAFARIS, DESERT & NATURE HIDEAWAYS
Zannier Hotels Sonop How They Dazzle Us Set within 13,800 private acres of untouched Namibian desert
excursions include horse-riding from their own stables, private
wilderness, this Landing with ten tented suites is constructed
dining atop the sand dunes, electric fat-bike or walking trails,
on top of granite boulders in authentic 1920s British colonial
hot air balloon safaris and private sunset safaris. The magic
style. Stretching from horizon to horizon, captivating beauty and
continues after dark with a nightly gala-style dinner, open-air
boundless freedom surround you, and you can adventure from
cinema and stargazing under the endless African skies.
sunrise to sunset. On arrival, you immediately step back in time, transported to an old-world safari. It is utterly charming.
While the lodgings and amenities at Sonop are exquisite, perhaps the true appeal lies in the amazing location and wildlife. The
Every object and antique in each of the ten spacious tents has been
property plays host to leopards, hyenas, jackals and more.
carefully selected – be it binoculars and maps, travellers’ tales,
Exploring can be done from the comfort of a game vehicle, on
telescopes, antique desks, or handmade stationery – every item
horseback or on foot.
that is there is designed to ensure that each moment enhances the unique experience the team at Sonop is looking to create.
Their Sustainable Superpower
From the reception room to the partially walled bathroom
The designer behind this beautiful Landing is Arnaud Zannier,
with vintage bathtubs, through to each unit’s private terrace,
who leads Zannier Hotels Interiors and believes that sustainability
everything focuses on the richness of the desert and awe-
needs to come from the heart.
inspiring views and is executed with opulence and finesse. And to keep matters fresh and different, this is also a wonderful place
He says that when he started designing this Landing, he focused
from which to encounter a wide array of Africa’s desert animals,
on seeing the blanket of stars beneath which the first colonials set
including oryx, brown hyenas, rabbits, bat-eared foxes, jackals,
foot upon the Namibian boulders, and from this came the desire
and leopards.
and knowledge to recreate, preserve and sustain this privilege for future visitors.
Why We Love Them
There are solar panels on-site and plans in place to source and
With ten spacious tents furnished with antiques, colourful
save water. Additionally, they employ staff from the community,
carpets and precious wood, these lavish accommodations
helping them develop their unique talents to recreate the local
capture the look and feel of a bygone era. Panoramic views look
atmosphere that guests seek.
out onto otherworldly desert landscapes, while in-tent telescopes invite dreamy stargazing moments. The lodge captures the restorative essence of the desert landscape with a spectacular open-air infinity pool, spa, fitness centre and daily yoga to truly integrate their guest’s wellbeing with the natural world. When desert adventure calls, their guided
