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Sonop: Our full report

Located in the Namib Desert, Sonop, opened in July 2019.

We are still collecting information and have not yet visited but here is a little of what we know: the Name Sonop derived from a local word for "sunrise" and the vision is to create a “retreat in a panoramic desert landscape”. We understand it will be a luxurious base from which to visit the famous dunes and the pans of Sossusvlei and Deadlvei while staying away from the busier area around Sesriem.

Only 90-minute flight from its sister camp; Omaanda, Sonop will have 10 tent chalets built around boulders. The design aims to deliver a classic 1920’s explorer feel with modern twists.

We understand that facilities will include a restaurant, a swimming pool and a spa.

We will update this page with any further information and with pictures as soon as we can. Watch this space!


Our view

We are excited to see a new luxurious property in the Sossusvlei area. Whilst the people behind Sonop are relatively new to Namibia we are hoping that they will bring their experience from other parts of the world and produce a new and exciting camp in an increasingly busy area.

Sabina Hekandjo

Sabina Hekandjo

Namibia expert

Geographics

Location
Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Ideal length of stay
2 nights
Accessible by
Self-drive or Fly-and-Transfer

Food & drink

Usual board basis
Full Board & Activities

Children

Attitude towards children

Our travellers’ wildlife sightings from Sonop

Since mid-2018, many of our travellers who stayed at Sonop have kindly recorded their wildlife sightings and shared them with us. The results are below. Click an animal to see more, and here to see more on our methodology.

Oryx

50% success

Aardvark

0% success

Brown Hyena

0% success

Cheetah

0% success

Giraffe

0% success

Leopard

0% success

Meerkat

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Spotted Hyena

0% success

Wildebeest

0% success

Zebra

0% success

Health & safety

Dangerous animals
Fire safety

Activities

  • 4WD Safari

    4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

    Birdwatching

  • Guided walking safari

    Guided walking safari

  • Helicopter

    Helicopter

  • Horse-riding

    Horse-riding

  • Hot air ballooning

    Hot air ballooning

  • Mountain biking

    Mountain biking

Extras

Disabled access
On Request

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