Omaanda

NAMIBIA

THE PERSONALITIES

Wildlife lovers. Desert wanderers. Stargazers. Families who crave stillness. Honeymooners with dust on their boots. Designers drawn to mud walls and quiet luxury.

MOMENTS

Sunrise coffee wrapped in a wool shawl. Watching elephants from the pool deck. Slow afternoons reading beside a thatched fireplace. Sharing stories under a sky full of stars. Spa rituals with views of endless savannah. Falling asleep to the hush of jackals and wind.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

Omaanda is best visited from May to October, during Namibia’s dry season when wildlife viewing is at its peak and the skies stretch wide and clear.

May–June: Cool mornings, golden light, and thriving wildlife. The bush begins to thin, making animal sightings more frequent.

July–August: Crisp, dry air with ideal game drive conditions and breathtaking starry nights.

September–October: Warm, cloudless days and high animal activity near waterholes. Perfect for long afternoons on the terrace with binoculars in hand.

COST

WHY STAY

Omaanda by Zannier Hotels, a luxury lodge in Namibia, is set within a 9000-hectare private reserve surrounding the capital Windhoek. The lodge is a sanctuary of stillness—rooted in Owambo architectural tradition, with clay and thatch dwellings that rise gently from the land.

Stay in one of ten luxury thatched-roof huts, overlooking the limitless Namibian savannah. The design is inspired by traditional Owambo structures, built with deep respect for the surrounding environment. Inside, every detail is handcrafted: woven baskets, burnished wood, linen in sun-faded tones. It's desert minimalism elevated by memory and meaning.

Enjoy the spa, drawing from Namibian traditions; the infinity swimming pool that vanishes into the plains; and the open fire at night, where the stars take over the conversation. This is not safari as spectacle, but immersion. You don’t come to Omaanda to escape the world, but to feel it more clearly.

WHY WANDER

Omaanda presents guests with rare opportunities to explore Namibia up close. Join rhino, elephant, or carnivore tracking excursions led by local experts. Take a private tour of the Shiloh Wildlife Sanctuary, home to an anti-poaching unit, and walk alongside cheetahs and baboons. Or embark on a conservation drive through the reserve—created in partnership with the N/a’an ku sê Foundation—to learn about the delicate life cycles this land protects.

The nearby Zannier Reserve is home to elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and more—yet it feels uncrowded and unhurried. Between drives, stretch out by the infinity pool or retreat to the spa. While Windhoek’s markets and museums are a short drive away, the real invitation is to stay still. To let the silence, the stories, and the savannah speak.

INDULGE IN

Meals at Omaanda are earthy and elegant. Think slow-cooked stews, wild herbs, and wood-fired meats paired with South African wines. Dining happens under thatch, by candlelight, or around the firepit beneath the stars. Breakfasts are generous and unhurried, while dinners feel like a quiet celebration of land, labor, and season.

GETTING THERE

Fly into Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek. Omaanda is just a 30-minute drive into the savannah, making it a seamless start or finish to any Namibian journey.

WILD INITIATIVES

Omaanda is more than a lodge—it’s part of a conservation mission. Located within the Zannier Reserve, it directly supports anti-poaching units, animal rehabilitation, and long-term ecological restoration. Every stay contributes to safeguarding the land and species that define it. Built using traditional techniques and local materials, Omaanda honors its heritage while helping shape a more sustainable future.

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