Zannier Sonop

Set off from Zannier Hotels Sonop on a bespoke horseback ride across serene desert plains shaped by light, wind and ancient terrain. This experience uses horses selected for their calm temperament and suitability to open landscapes, making it enjoyable for riders of all skill levels.

As you move between dunes and scrubland, take in wide vistas and pauses beneath lone acacia trees, often crowned by the enormous nests of sociable weavers. Guided by experienced equestrians, the ride blends steady movement with observation, allowing you to absorb the scale of the desert at a pace dictated by breath and stride rather than urgency. Whether you’re new to riding or confident in the saddle, this desert journey turns terrain into connection, where horizon, hoof and heat converge into a unique sense of place.

Settle into an outdoor screening at Zannier Hotels Sonop, where a four-and-a-half metre HD screen rises against open desert and a canopy of stars. As night falls, familiar films play out with nothing but dunes and darkness beyond the frame. Guests gather for relaxed evening showings, complete with freshly made popcorn and drinks served at your seat.

The experience replaces walls and ceilings with horizon and sky, letting sound travel softly across the sand. Watching a film here becomes less about the screen and more about the setting, where cinema and desert night meet in one shared, open-air moment.

Begin or end the day with a guided group yoga session at Zannier Hotels Sonop, set against open desert light. Led by an experienced instructor, the 45-minute practice focuses on gentle strength, flexibility and steady breathing, making it accessible for beginners and relaxed enough for all levels.

Sessions take place outdoors near the pool, timed with either sunrise or sunset when temperatures soften and colours shift across the dunes. Moving through simple poses in this setting draws attention to warmth, space and stillness rather than exertion. The experience offers a reset where body and landscape align through slow, deliberate motion.