Zannier Hotels Omaanda

When you envision the safari getaway of your dreams, this is it: a place where the wilderness stretches beyond the horizon, yet luxurious touches are everywhere. Take the 645 square foot guest rooms, each a rounded Namibian hut with soaring open beam thatch-roofed ceilings, private terraces and chockablock with locally curated antiques. (Before you ask: yes, they are equipped with modern must-haves such as en-suite bathrooms complete with soaking tubs, free wi-fi, Nespresso machines and air conditioning.) If you’re bringing the kids, or even your besties, we recommend upgrading to the two bedroom hut; it’s double the size and has two separate bedrooms larger groups will find handy. While you’re here, be sure to stop in at the spa for a locally-inspired moringa facial.

Tucked within a 22,000-acre nature reserve with 10 cinematic thatch-roofed huts, a heated infinity pool with an adjacent bar, and an open air fireside restaurant.

Your standard safari. Sure, you can take game drives at dawn and dusk, but there are also a plethora of other exploits to consider, including private elephant tracking and a lion-feeding session.

You like that they have a focus on conservation, and that their Land Cruiser game drives seek out everything from elephants and cheetahs to more unexpected thrills, like springbok and impala ostriches.

After watching a parade of elephants cool themselves in a nearby watering hole, your dip in the hotel’s infinity pool feels more than good—it feels primal. The fact that the poolside bar serves perfect cocktails is just a bonus.

Ambo Delights - Offering a culinary discovery of Namibia the cuisine is prepared from seasonal and, where possible, organic ingredients. Pool Side - Guests can take a meal in the restaurant that lies right next to the pool in keeping with the peaceful rhythm of the place.