Windhoek
Zannier Omaanda
Set within the vast Zannier Reserve just 30 minutes from Windhoek International Airport, Zannier Omaanda offers a serene and luxurious introduction to Namibia’s wild beauty. The reserve spans 9,000 hectares of golden savanna, home to an impressive array of wildlife including leopard, giraffe, warthog, antelope, ostrich, and jackal. Guests can explore the landscape on expertly guided safaris and visit the nearby Shiloh Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides vital care for rescued rhinos and elephants.
The lodge itself blends traditional Owambo architecture with refined comfort, featuring spacious thatched huts, a tranquil infinity pool, and sweeping views across the plains. Between game drives, guests can unwind with spa treatments, enjoy gourmet cuisine, or simply soak up the peaceful surroundings. Zannier Omaanda is an ideal first stop for those seeking an immersive yet indulgent start to their Namibian adventure.
Facilities
Restaurant and bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, heated infinity pool and a spa.
Rooms have air-conditioning, a balcony or deck, bath and shower, fireplace, safety deposit box, complimentary mini-bar, TV, coffee and tea facilities.
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our Namibia tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
This was our second visit to Namibia in just over 12 months, with Reef and Rainforest and our seventh consecutive wildlife trip with them. I think that speaks for itself. This year we were particularly keen to try and observe some desert adapted Lions. The Lions found in ‘The Namib Desert’ are genetically identical to those found in the rest of Southern Africa but have adapted to live in one of the harshest environments on earth. They number around 150 and have a huge range, and are rarely seen. They came to prominence in the outstanding documentary film ‘Vanishing Kings’. The best chance of observing members of this subset of Lions is during a stay at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, although sightings cannot be guaranteed and weeks can pass by without any success. Therefore a stay at this camp was at the heart of our itinerary and we were very lucky to spend time with a Lioness and her niece who had killed an Oryx in the conservancy. The camp itself is absolutely outstanding in every respect and the location is just spectacular.
Visitors should be aware that this is not ‘The Serengeti’ and that the wildlife is quite thin on the ground. However you would have to be very unlucky not to see Elephant, Giraffe and several other species. Whilst we were out in the desert we were lucky to bump in to Dr P. Stander who has dedicated the whole of his adult life to the conservation of The Desert Lion, what a thrill. The day trip out to the coast was pretty special as well.
The rest of the itinerary worked very well and we were very pleased to have three full days in Etosha N.P. where we recorded 25 mammal species, including 32 individual Lions, observed the aftermath of 4 zebra kills, 11 Rhinoceros (both Black & White), an African Wildcat and the rarely seen in Etosha, elusive Leopard.
So a big thank you to ALL at Reef and Rainforest, another highly successful trip, you certainly delivered again.
