Lodge
Zannier Hotel Sonop
About the lodge
An overview of Zannier Hotel Sonop.
Zannier Hotels Sonop is a luxurious and unique tented camp nestled in the dramatic landscapes of the Namib desert. Resting on top of boulders in the Karas Region, this exceptional property blends lushness with the allure of 1920s British colonial adventure.
Highlights
- Luxurious tent accommodations inspired by the early 20th-century British explorers. Furnished with antiques and handcrafted furniture, offering a unique blend of colonial elegance and modern luxury.
- Exclusive desert experiences including horse riding excursions, electric e-bike trails, and an outdoor cinema.
- Breakfast and dinner atop the Sonop Dune.
- Hot air balloon safari.
- Helicopter tours.
You Should Know
- One-bedroom tents can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child aged 6–12 years.
- Two-bedroom tents can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children aged 6–12 years.
The Details
Zannier Hotels is a collection of distinctive boutique hotels and resorts known for their unique, authentic, and luxurious experiences. Founded by Arnaud Zannier, the group focuses on providing hospitality deeply rooted in the local culture and environment of each location. Their properties are characterized by a commitment to simplicity, understated elegance, and a high level of personal service.
Price Includes
- All meals and beverages, except premium spirits and champagne.
- Two non-private nature drives and selected experiences.
- Walking trails.
- A 30-minute horse ride safari.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Jul 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Zannier Hotel Sonop personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
Full board - All meals, all beverages except premium spirits and Champagne, two non-private nature drives and selected experiences
R 8 990
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Full board - All meals, all beverages except premium spirits and Champagne, two non-private nature drives and selected experiences
R 12 520
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Zannier Hotels's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
20% Honeymoon Discount
20% discount on the room rate
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Valid
- 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026
- Booking
- Valid only for new bookings from date of issue of this promotion (22 October 2025)
- Proof
- A copy of marriage certificate not older than 6 months is required for the offer to be valid
- Combinable
- Not combinable with any other special offer except the Honeymoon Amenities
Honeymoon Amenities
Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival; one 60-minute spa treatment per adult per stay (choice of 'Customized Touch' treatments)
Honeymooners staying a minimum of 2 nights at Zannier Hotels Sonop (and/or Zannier Omaanda) receive complimentary honeymoon amenities: a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival and one 60-minute spa treatment per adult per stay (choice of 'Customized Touch' treatments). Valid year-round and combinable with any other special offer. If staying at both lodges, amenities are applied only once at the guest's chosen lodge. A marriage certificate dated within 6 months of travel is required.
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Proof
- A copy of marriage certificate not older than 6 months is required for the amenities to apply
- Combinable
- The honeymoon amenities are combinable with any other special offer
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Zannier Hotel Sonop: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
No dedicated family unit.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Zannier Hotel Sonop.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Zannier Hotel Sonop: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.