A glorious lodge crouched on the plains of the Namib Desert
Blending traditional styles and modern luxuries this is one of Namibia's ultimate retreats
Location: Set within 13,800 acres of Namibian desert, Sonop lies in a private reserve in the Karas region, offering panoramic views and complete seclusion. The lodge is perched atop granite boulders, echoing the grandeur of a 1920s British colonial outpost.
Rooms: Sonop features ten tented suites, including eight one-bedroom and two two-bedroom options. Each suite blends expedition-era charm with modern comforts, featuring four-poster beds, vintage furnishings, roll-up canvas walls, and panoramic terraces. Bathrooms offer vintage bathtubs, rain showers, and luxury amenities. The two-bedroom suites are ideal for families or groups, complete with private living areas and expansive desert views.
Amenities: Guests enjoy an open-air cinema, a spa with natural treatments, a fitness room, and a stunning heated infinity pool overlooking the desert. The main restaurant serves à la carte breakfasts, light lunches, and a black-tie five-course dinner under candlelight. A cocktail and cigar lounge, styled as a gentlemen’s club, invites guests to unwind with premium spirits and parlour games.
Activities: Sonop offers immersive experiences including sunrise yoga, guided hikes, electric biking, and horseback safaris. Excursions to Sossusvlei’s iconic dunes, desert stargazing, and hot-air balloon rides are also available. Each activity is led by expert guides, ensuring memorable insights and adventure.
Sustainability: Committed to responsible luxury, Sonop minimises environmental impact while enhancing local engagement. Natural, organic spa products, eco-conscious excursions, and a low-impact lodge design reflect the camp’s dedication to preserving Namibia’s unique landscape for future generations.
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January
Bring your umbrella, it's rainy season. January is mid-summer in Namibia with the possibility of torrential downpours mid afternoon, but with temperatures of 30-35 degrees it tends to be hot and humid.
February
Similar to January, it is hot and humid with the chance of a downpour in the afternoon.
March
In March, rainfall starts to decrease and temperatures lower with nights becoming increasingly cool. Although daytime temperatures remain hot reaching up to 30 degrees.
April
April is predominantly dry and hot, although there can be a couple of sporadic rainy days across the month
May
Winter is coming. May has little or no rainfall and the humidity is low, in northern regions around Etosha you'll find fresher, greener landscapes with wildlife gathering around depleting watering holes.
- If you're looking to tackle the Fish River Canyon Hike this is the best time to visit Namibia.
June
In June the nights are cold and temperatures can drop below 10 degrees, whilst in the Namib desert it can reach below freezing. There is no chance of rain as the dry season is in full flow.
July
Visitors in July will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly.
August
Like July, visitors in August will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly and night time temperatures can drop below freezing both at the coast and inland.
September
Considered the best month to travel to Namibia, September is temperate with clear dry skies and low humidity levels.
October
In October game viewing is at its best, the vegetation is fading with temperatures rising up to 29 degrees.
November
Heat continues to rise, with humidity levels remaining low, however there is a chance of rain in the afternoons.
December
December brings the first rains of the season, bringing everything to life as animals start to disperse as more water becomes available.
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