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Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch


24°18’1.9"S 18°1’58.2"E

Reviews of Bagatelle Game Ranch

Wildlife sightings and reviews

199 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Bagatelle Game Ranch and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in May-2018, 25 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Bagatelle Game Ranch.
Leopard

0% success

Cheetah

40% success

Oryx

82% success

Eland

74% success

White Rhino

67% success

Wildebeest

67% success

Giraffe

55% success

Zebra

50% success

Meerkat

33% success

Aardvark

16% success

Brown Hyena

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Spotted Hyena

0% success

Showing 61-70 of 199
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Arrival date
Mr & Mrs C
Suffolk

"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"

1 night Arrived 6 Feb 2016
"Good greeting from Pedro. Lovely cool room, Pool 1, next to main lodge.

Delicious lunch, Salad with avocado. Nature drive with good knowledgable guide George, great fun and very interesting. We were distressed to see their three captive 12 year old Cheetahs, one in small enclosure.

Dinner was good as was breakfast." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr S & Mrs G
Malaga

"Beautiful red sand-dunes"

2 nights Arrived 18 Jan 2016
"We stayed 2 nights but I would recommend 1 night to break the journey between Windhoek & the South.

The combo afternoon game drive/ cheetah feeding & sunset drink was very good and I highly recommend the 7am walk with some bushmen" See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs W
Belgium

"Wonderful horse back ride"

1 night Arrived 28 Dec 2015
"We had a nice stay at Bagatelle and particularly enjoyed the horseback ride with sundowner through beautiful scenery.

Food, in buffet style, was good, but they quickly ran out of most the buffet options. Also, some of the staff seemed a bit disinterested." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Piotr & Glen
London

"Excellent location, slightly funny check-in"

1 night Arrived 22 Nov 2015
"The location of the Ranch is fantastic and our tent was extremely comfortable. The private jacuzzi on the veranda was wonderful. We enjoyed a very nice hike and also the dinner was very good.

Upon checking in we had a bit of a funny experience, as the representative on reception looked a bit confused why two men would be on a honeymoon, and after we explained to him, he then even asked, "so, who's the lady" - which was slightly odd and misguided. I would suggest that for the type of place that Bagatelle aims to be staff should avoid comments like that. Otherwise everything was fine." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr A
Washington DC

"Bagatelle"

1 night Arrived 19 Oct 2015
"A very comfortable first stop on a trip south from Windhoek. Wonderful views of the Kalahari from cozy cabins situated atop ochre-colored dunes.

Very attractive commons and outdoor dining areas, tame springbok included. An excellent gift shop!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs V
UK

"A bit of a gamble!"

1 night Arrived 12 Oct 2015
"Oddly this was the only place which seemed like a resort rather than a lodge.

Canned cheetahs unnecessary.

Power was on and off constantly." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mrs & Mr H
Dundas

"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"

1 night Arrived 7 Sep 2015
"WE had a good buffet dinner and enjoyed the evening game drive and morning walk with the bushmen" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr I,Mrs A&friends
UK

"A great start to our holiday."

1 night Arrived 29 Aug 2015
"Staff were lovely and helpful. The honour bar was a good facility and animals walking around the site was a nice touch. Bath and shower overlooking the Kalahari excellent. Dressing gowns very welcome. Meals although limited in choice were excellent.

The tour guide for the drive although very pleasant, was not well informed regarding the wildlife. Despite being told it was our wedding anniversary, the lodge completely forgot or ignored the information and had to be reminded by our friends.

The swimming pool was dirty and looked like it had not been cleaned for some time." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Miss & Mr D
UK

"Great stay at Bagatelle!"

1 night Arrived 2 Aug 2015
"Might have been worth knowing that we needed to be there by 3pm for the afternoon activities as we only stayed one night. Also quite short on food at dinner as we went a bit later.

However excellent stay, thoroughly enjoyed activities, food was very nice and staff were very good and welcoming. Location and scenery (and room) were amazing." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
UK

"Comfortable stay in excellent surroundings"

1 night Arrived 14 Jun 2015
"We stayed here for one night en-route to Windhoek airport for our return flight. We were slightly disappointed not to be able to see the cheetah and meerkat without paying extra for a tour which was not what we wanted at this stage of our trip. That having been said the location, surroundings, accommodation (and its equipment and view), facilities, food and staff were excellent.

A good stop over point: just be aware that even taking the "quick" route it took us 4 hours to drive between here and the airport and we were close to the speed limit all the way!" See all these reviews: 28n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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