Zannier Hotels' Namibian property — 15 private lodges on a nature reserve outside Windhoek, designed as a contemporary Herero village.
BrandZannier Hotels
DestinationWindhoek
RegionAfrica
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingPrivate nature reserve
Best ForDesign-led travelers on first Namibian safaris, repeat Zannier Hotels guests collecting properties, couples seeking architectural distinction over conventional safari-lodge format.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized concierge service
ButlerStandard
Private PoolNo
Built2018
Zannier Hotels Omaanda opened in 2018 on a private nature reserve outside Windhoek, with 15 private lodges designed as a contemporary interpretation of a Herero village. The property is the second Namibian commission for Arnaud Zannier's Belgian family-owned collection, following Sonop's British col
Key Features
Exclusive private lodge
Wellness spa
Gourmet dining
Outdoor activities such as guided safari tours
Eco-friendly design
Dining
Ambo Delights
Signature Experience
Morning game drives across the private reserve, returning to a tented suite designed to hold the savannah view rather than block it out.
Zannier's Herero-village-inspired architecture on a private reserve within reach of Windhoek — a design-led alternative to Namibia's safari-lodge standard, at smaller scale than the country's larger luxury operators.
Signature Suite: Tented Suites
10 tented suites with panoramic views across the savannahs, designed to immerse guests in the Namibian experience.
Best time: May through October delivers Namibia's finest luxury conditions, with the dry winter season offering excellent game viewing, dramatic desert landscapes, and the most comfortable temperatures for exploring the Namib's extraordinary dunes.
Demand: Windhoek serves as the luxury gateway to Namibia's extraordinary wilderness, maintaining consistent demand from international luxury safari travelers. The dry season from May through October sees maximum demand as the gateway to Etosha, Sossusvlei, and the Skeleton Coast.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Windhoek properties offer excellent value as part of Namibia itineraries, with the finest boutique hotels and safari lodges maintaining competitive pricing relative to East African alternatives. Fly-in safari packages from Windhoek to Sossusvlei command premium rates reflecting the extr
Insider tip: Arrange a private hot air balloon flight over Sossusvlei's ancient red dunes at dawn, timed to touch down as the sun breaches the Namib's ancient horizon - a Namibian luxury experience executed exclusively through the finest desert camp operators that delivers the most cinematic dawn in Africa.
Avoid: Avoid the brief rainy season from December through March when some Namibia desert roads become impassable and the dramatic desert landscapes that define the luxury safari experience lose the crisp clarity of the dry season.
