Zannier Hotels Omaanda

A seamless sense of place resonates at Zannier Hotels Omaanda through traditional Owambo architecture and elevated views stretching across soul-stirring savannas to the distant Khomas Hochland plateau. Precious antiques, traditional fabrics and authentic ceramics continue the cultural context of the rush-thatched round huts, each with their own sunken bathtub and panoramic terrace.

Every day is an immersion into Namibia’s exoticism. Famously watch wildlife drink at the nearby watering hole, from your infinity poolside seat. Try local delicacies prepared at the Ambo Delights restaurant.

Discover the soulful healing of ancient Namibian therapies that fuse local roots, herbs and spices. As night falls, gather for star-lit fireside cocktails, around the authentic Boma. Relaxation is balanced by adventures through Omaanda’s partnership with N/a’an ku sê – a foundation dedicated to the conservancy of Namibia’s wildlife, land and cultures.

Breakfast with meerkats at sunrise; track a rhino or a herd of elephants going for a swim; spy a leopard climbing a Jackleberry tree or simply experience the nocturnal beauty of the savanna – all with your own private guide. When real life calls, Windhoek airport is only a 30-minute private transfer.

THE HISTORY
The story of Zannier Hotels Omaanda, the fourth realisation of Zannier Hotels (opened in July 2018) can be read like another sequel in an epic story of unbelievable journeys. It is the story of an encounter between Arnaud Zannier, our founder, and Angelina Jolie, an internationally famous artist loved for her engagement as well as her talent.

When she came across Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang, she was blown away and recounted to its creator the existence of another place – more than 10,000 km away – lying in a glorious natural setting that should be preserved and cherished in the same way that had been done in the Cambodian resort.

Mrs. Jolie spoke to our founder about the incredible work of a friend of her (Dr. Rudie van Vuuren) with the N/A’an ku sê foundation, involved in the reintroduction and protection of the Namibian wild life.

Curious about this country he did not know, Arnaud decided to visit Namibia. He immediately fell in love with the beauty of the landscapes and decided to establish there to share with conscious guests the emotion he felt at that time.

He eventually met Dr. van Vurren and felt passionate with the extraordinary opportunity that came to him: the possibility to acquire, with the N/a’an ku sê foundation, a huge piece of land previously set aside for cattle breeding, and turn it into a 9000-hectare safe conservancy reserve.

Today, the Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê ensures the preservation of the local natural wealth and the durability of the wildlife. Guided by the same philosophy of magnifying the timeless quality of a location in discrete sophistication while maintaining the highest respect for the natural environment and local traditions, Arnaud opened Zannier Hotels Omaanda.

In the midst of the Zannier Reserve, this lodge is offering guests the matchless opportunity of experiencing the majestic beauty of this site in discrete and exceptional luxury.

Zannier Hotels’ Namibian adventure however only just begun. Zannier Hotels Sonop, the second Namibian property of the group, opened a year later. Located more in the South within the Namib Desert, the tented camp offers another opportunity to discover wild Namibia.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Our huts are built in traditional Namibian style, with rounded corners and hand- finished thatched roof. The design is simple and understated; the deep, warm colours are evocative of the earth, sand and natural environment. The interior decoration is composed of rare objects and precious antiques from African culture.

These huts are spacious and boast a private terrace with magnificent views overlooking the nearby ‘dam’ (small lake) and the distant hills of the Khomas Hochland plateau. The bedroom has a king-size bed (convertible into Hollywood twin beds), a walk-in dressing room and an open fire place.

All huts offer a bathroom with separate toilet, walk in shower, double sink and a large bathtub with a view. Every hut at Zannier Hotels Omaanda has a flat screen television, free Wi-Fi, an integrated sound system, a safe, a minibar, and is equipped with an air conditioning system.

ONE-BEDROOM HUTS
The eight 1-Bedroom Huts are built in traditional Namibian style, with rounded corners and hand- finished thatched roof. The design is simple und understated; the deep, warm colours are evocative of the earth, sand and natural environment.

The interior decoration is composed of rare objects and precious antiques from African culture. These huts are spacious (60 sqm interior) and boast a private 20 sqm terrace with magnificent views overlooking the nearby ‘dam’ (small lake) and the distant hills of the Khomas Hochland plateau.

The bedroom is fitted with a king-sized double bed which is convertible into Hollywood twin beds, a desk, an armchair and a large walk-in dressing room. There is an open fireplace shared by the bedroom and the bathroom.

The bedrooms are equipped with flat screen TV, Sound Bar with Bluetooth Connectivity and Wi-Fi. The huts also offer a minibar, a laptop-size safe, a Nespresso machine and an electric kettle.

All rooms are fully air-conditioned. With a walk-in rain shower, separate WC, double vanity and a large bathtub with stunning views, the bathrooms are spacious and comfortable. Guests will feel completely at home in this wonderful location in the middle of the Savannah.

TWO-BEDROOM HUTS
The 2-bedroom huts were designed with families or small groups in mind. They promise ultra-modern comfort while maintaining the authentic Namibian style of design and architecture. Warmth and strength of colour, original pieces of furniture and decoration, every detail is a reminder of the richness of African culture.

A roof of thatch, hand-finished by local craftsmen, perfectly completes these rooms of traditional circular design. The spacious huts (120 sqm) open onto a 26 sqm terrace and are an ideal place for a quiet retreat while watching stunning sunsets or the wild animals roaming on the veld nearby.

Each bedroom has its own bathroom and shares a cosy living area with a large fireplace. The bedrooms are fitted with a king-sized double bed convertible into Hollywood twin beds, a desk, an armchair and a large walk-in dressing room.

Each bedroom is equipped with a flat screen TV, a sound bar with Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi. They also offer a minibar, a laptop-size safe, a Nespresso machine and an electric kettle.

All rooms are fully air-conditioned. With a walk-in rain shower, separate WC, double vanity and a large bathtub with stunning views, the bathrooms are spacious and comfortable.

DINING
From breakfast all the way through to dinner, at Zannier Hotels Omaanda, our aim is to promote the use of local and sustainable produce. We take pride in sourcing with passionate producers, and to prepare simple yet distinguished dishes, reflecting a deep respect for nature and the ingredients that it gives us.

Our team of passionate chefs will be happy to arrange anything you’d like, and, of course, can accommodate any particular diets or nutritional requirements.

BREAKFAST
In the morning, Zannier Hotels Omaanda serves an ‘à la carte’ breakfast. From fresh juices and fruit, warm baked breads with jam, granola and health bowls, pancakes and waffles to savory dishes such as eggs, bacon, sausages, vegetables and charcuterie, a wide selection is available.

LUNCH
Lunch is made up of mezze-style sharing plates and copious salads. Composed of fresh vegetables, meat, fish, home-made breads and much more, our platters are a serious affair.

POOL BAR
Our pool bar can be found on the edge of the heated swimming pool overlooking the savannah. Here, Zannier Hotels Omaanda guests can relax refresh themselves on the deck while enjoying one of the wide selection of drinks, cocktails and snacks.

LOUNGE BAR
Our lounge bar serves refreshing homemade juices, a wide variety of cocktails, fine wines, exclusive gins and vintage liqueurs in a relaxed atmosphere. When it’s time for an aperitif, our bartender will take you on a cocktail journey using some fine local spirits. After dinner, come back and enjoy a magical and stylishly romantic end of evening cocoon by our ‘boma’, a traditional African outdoor fireplace.

AMBO DELIGHTS – RESTAURANT
Morning, midday and evening, the welcoming Ambo Delights restaurant, offers a cuisine inspired by the best local products. Set in a welcoming decor, the restaurant offers a varied and refined cuisine throughout the day, from home-made breakfast to small delicious dishes to share at lunch, as well as food from the grill or game meat on a spit at dinner.

Our team of passionate chefs, led by the Namibian chef Maria Mumbala, offer an inventive and creative cuisine. The cuisine on offer is substantial with wonderfully generous pieces of ‘game meat’, fresh fish, and vegetarian dishes. The gastronomic ‘pièce de résistance’ has to be dinner: a delicious four-course meal.

Offering a culinary discovery of Namibia the cuisine is prepared from seasonal and, where possible, organic ingredients. This is of particular importance to us, so as to remain in balance with the nature that surrounds us and engage in sustainable behaviour. An enormous open fire adds a particular charm to the atmosphere, while live cooking simply increases the impression of sharing.

ALL-DAY DINING
Guests of Zannier Hotels Omaanda can also choose to indulge in snacks and meals at any time of the day. Whether from the privacy and comfort of their rooms, or on a sun lounger by the pool, a wide variety of meals and drinks are on offer. Of course, no request is too great for our teams, who do their best to fulfil your every wish.

POOL SIDE
Majestic yet melting into the background, the 15m by 4m heated outdoor infinity pool offers a superb view over the savannah, from sunrise to midnight dip. Between midday and 4pm, guests can take a meal in the restaurant that lies right next to the pool in keeping with the peaceful rhythm of the place.

The pool bar lies a few metres away and provides refreshment throughout the day. Between excursions or other activities, Zannier Hotels Omaanda guests can refresh themselves on the deck while enjoying one of the wide selection of drinks, cocktails and snacks.

EVENING EXPERIENCE
Dinner finished, one’s only desire is to prolong the evening in the bar. Designed to be refined yet cosy, this is the ideal spot to take an aperitif or sundowner.

Open from 5pm to 11pm, it offers a remarkable selection of wines and spirits as well as a wide range of cocktails. The relaxed atmosphere of the bar encourages an evening playing cards or trying out the wooden games.

But the friendly ambiance is energized with the nearby ‘boma’, this typically local place to meet and mingle, that welcomes guests and invites them to while away the later hours of their evening in pure contentment. The open fire provides an atmosphere of timeless intimacy, with a deep respect for ancestral traditions.

WELLBEING
At Zannier Hotels Omaanda, we created a space that is at one with nature, with the singular aim of promoting a holistic sense of wellbeing for our clients. Our aim is for our guests to feel a sense of calm, serenity, and rest from their daily lives. We hope guests will disconnect with the outside world, so as to connect with their inner selves.

We have therefore created a place where rest, fresh food, connection to nature, pampering and activities are front of mind. Our teams are present to ensure anything you desire can be accommodated, from particular nutritional requirements all the way to custom activities.

In turn, we have also created a spa that fits harmoniously with the rest of the resort. Its treatments, provided in a traditional hut, are inspired by local Namibian beliefs. Comprising two double treatment rooms, this space is dedicated to care of the body enabling perfect union of body, spirit and soul.

Our goal is to enhance the life and well-being of everyone who enters this space. We are pleased to offer you a collection of the finest, traditionally inspired spa treatments in Namibia.

The Spa treatments are all designed to purify and rejuvenate your body. They embrace age-old healing techniques, beauty recipes that replicate ancient Namibian beliefs, and cultural traditions with therapies designed to encompass mind, body and spirit.

Experienced therapists, with well- honed skills in the modern-day interpretation of treatments that have been handed down through the centuries, create a natural, relaxing and heartfelt spa encounter.

Upon arrival at The Spa, you will be welcomed with a selection of refreshing herbal beverages and fruits, before commencing a personalized treatment that uses only the finest organic, indigenous ingredients and delivers outstanding and long-lasting results.

In visiting The Spa our sole aim is to take care of your personal temple. It houses your mind, spirit and intelligence and we must nurture and care for it daily.

EXPERIENCES
Numerous excursions and tours, included in the services offered at the lodge, make a change between adventure and rest. Programmes are designed according to the individual desires of the guests and their thirst for adventure.

Each excursion offered at Zannier Hotels Omaanda is a totally unique, distinctive and magical experience, and is realised in partnership with N/a’an ku sê by local and experimented guides.

EXCURSIONS
Numerous excursions and tours, included in the services offered at the lodge, make a change between adventure and rest. Programmes are designed according to the individual desires of the guests and their thirst for adventure.

Each excursion offered at Zannier Hotels Omaanda is a totally unique, distinctive and magical experience, and is realised in partnership with N/a’an ku sê by local and experimented guides. For all-inclusive bookings, non-private excursions are offered twice-daily giving the possibility of discovering the savannah at sunrise or sunset and observing the wild life and flora.

CONSERVATION DRIVE
Our experienced guides will take you with our well-equipped open vehicles around the pristine 9,600-hectare reserve, showcasing the life of our conservation reserve.

Early drives at sunrise are ideal to observe the Namibian plains waking up, while evening drives reveal the elusive beauty of the nocturnal savannah. An experience that you will never forget.

PRIVATE SAVANNAH WATCH
Enjoy the luxury of a very personal experience & get close to the reserve’s wildlife. The exceptional skills and knowledge of our guides will make this tour a unique experience. Drinks and snacks to your individual taste will further enhance the experience on a culinary level.

RHINO TRACKING
Get on your walking shoes, grab your binoculars, and go out with our trackers in search of rhinos. Rhino tracking offers a great opportunity to learn about the habits and characteristics of this threatened species, the issue of rhino poaching, and on-going conservation efforts.

ELEPHANT TRACKING
Spot elephants roaming playfully in their natural habitat. An encounter with these iconic African animals will teach you about how intelligent and compassionate they actually are. Besides being a magnificent opportunity to explore nature, you will also learn much about the issues surrounding elephants’ conservation.

CARNIVORE TRACKING
Whether they are hidden in the bush waiting for a prey or comfortably basking in the sun, African hunters are extraordinary wild animals. You will have the opportunity to track majestic felines on the Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê, appreciate their wonder and gain true knowledge of their characteristics.

MEERKAT MANNERS
Spend the sunrise with meerkats, such incredible early-risers creatures, and witness how they go about their morning routine – basking in the sun and foraging for food. You will be amazed by the cuteness and ingenuity of these extremely social animals.

Living in clans, these omnivore mammals follow a well-organized matriarchal structure. Meerkats hunt together, and regularly rotate duties (such as babysitting) to different members of the colony.

ZANNIER RESERVE
In 2016, Zannier Hotels partnered with the Namibian N/a’an ku sê Foundation to create an immense nature reserve of 7,500 hectares. Today, the Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê actively contributes to the conservation and regulation of the flora and fauna, protecting biodiversity and fighting the extinction of threatened species.

The Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê lies on the Khomas Hochland plateau, with a magnificent mountain range as a backdrop. It is characterised by its vast diversity of animals (giraffes, warthogs, a wide variety of antelopes, ostriches, jackals, leopards, baboons, birds…) and landscapes (hills and valleys, vast plains and an enormous lake surrounded by vegetation and African bush).

Lead by a research of authenticity and a genuine dedication for preserving and sharing natural beauty, Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê aims to be the custodian of a fragile environment at the gates of the expending capital Windhoek.

The relocation and reintroduction of endemic species such as white rhinos, elephants or caracals are great examples of this vast reserve’s missions. The aim is to ensure the preservation of the reserve’s natural life cycle.

In the Shiloh Wildlife Sanctuary, wild animals such as rhinos or elephants are treated under optimal conditions. Within the walls of the ten-hectare sanctuary, the animals can convalesce in a way that will enable most of them to be reintegrated back into the nature reserve.

It is equipped with the most up-to-date technology and can offer effective protection against poaching. This gloriously rich sanctuary of fauna and flora is also an ideal environment for research, particularly those focussed on human vs wildlife conflict resolution.

To really offer a complete immersive experience of the reserve to visitors, various excursions and safaris are organised. Programmes are personalised according to the guests’ thirst for adventure, always maintaining a deep respect for the natural environment and local traditions, so each expedition becomes an unforgettable, individual and magical experience.

Rooms: 10

Price: from 536 EUR per night

Source: www.zannierhotels.com