Reviews of Bagatelle Game Ranch
Wildlife sightings and reviews
195 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
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"Beautiful Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch"
Stunning setting, right in the middle of the dunes in the Kalahari, red sand as far as the eye could see. Completely magical.
Rooms in chalets were absolutely beautiful and comfortable. The main farmhouse was also lovely; welcoming fire, squishy sofas. Very friendly owner and staff, felt like we were staying in someones house. Food was very good.
They offered excursions, one to feed the cheetas, quite expensive. We saw the cheetas close up from the gardens of the house and so didnt feel that you necessarily need to pay to go into the enclosure. We had lovely walk on the dunes in the setting sun. Completely unforgettable." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Wish we had spent longer at Bagatelle"
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"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
The evening game drive was good but the excursion to see the rescue cheetahs was disappointing - we could have achieved the same thing by standing at the fence to the enclosure. We were unable to access the field with the meercats due to a psychopathic zebra that was liable to attack strangers - we relied on a telephoto lens." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
This was a superb place to break the trip to Fish River Canyon." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
Staff were very helpful and made sure we saw the meerkats and cheetahs.
Catering was excellent and the chef made a real effort to cater for our vegetarian requirements." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
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"Stuck in the sand"
We did the evening sundowner game drive with an excellent and informative guide and enjoyed it and the morning visit to the cheetahs. Seeing the meerkats was a bonus.
Our dune stilt room (no 2) was lovely - very spacious, clean and comfortable." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"So much game in the Kalahari"
The best accommodation is built on stilts overlooking the desert and there are also a few 'tame' animals around the place, including Skank, a female springbok with a short length of hosepipe covering her horns - just as well since she has a tendency to nut people (playfully) in the groin! Excellent gift shop here which is very good value for money.
Best oryx of the trip was served here!" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
The food here is excellent and meals are taken at separate tables, I am delighted to say." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
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