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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"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
It's a bit of a slog up the hill through thick sand to the best accommodation if you don't have a 4 by 4." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Bagatelle was absolutely lovely"
The owners were very welcoming, took us by car to our rooms, and back, for a superb dinner. A time to be collected from our rooms in the morning, was arranged, and the jeeps were there for us. The driver took us to see Meerkats, and Cheetah before breakfast.
The rooms were beautiful, food excellent, and owners & staff a delight.
We all wished that we had had 2 nights there, especially after our very late arrival. There were interesting activities, in which we were unable to take part, due to lack of time." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia; 2n in South Africa
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
5 of 5 stars
We made it in time to do IT ALL! and we are so glad we did. We stayed in one of the room on the dunes. Be careful driving your car out there. We almost got stuck. The view was gorgeous. We were secluded enough to feel romantic. We went on the safari...and since we hadn't been to ETOSHA we were really impressed. I was a little shy to ask for the driver to stop where I wanted him too ...and am still kicking myself ....but we enjoyed it. We loved the cheetah feeding...but needed more preparation about how fast it was going to be. I thought we would at least stop the vehicle and have a 1.2.3 before they were fed. We had run the cheetah to the other side of the enclosure and at the end of the run back they were fed. I had on the wrong lens and missed it despite a warning.
I loved getting out of the car to watch them eat. Really fun. We went for the sundowner and as photographers we often appreciate the sunset more after it has gone down so we felt a little rushed to leave. We went on the night drive. Our driver tried for 3 hours to find us a leopard. I appreciate the effort but likely we could have in retrospect skipped this.
The room was beautiful...but Americans need to be instructed that that white rectangle on the wall was a heater that would keep the room from freezing. Loved the robe and hair dryer. Not many places we stayed in Namibia had these. One of the highlights of our entire trip was the Bushmen walk. LOVED IT. They were freezing and I felt a little bad but the pictures were amazing.
The meerkats, stinky the springbok, the oryx were surprising. I highly recommend the meerkats. We saw meerkats here on safari and no where else and then the following morning we photo'd the meerkats behind the lodge. They were adorable!" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Outstanding"
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
[ Ed: In their general feedback, these travellers commented:
"I dislike response forms here I have to spoof the system by putting in a full stop if I do not wish to write something on a particular page." ]" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 1n in Zambia
"Great spot. Great chalets and views"
Free bottle of wine offered as compensation which was good as temperature reached 40 degrees in chalet." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Relaxed start to our trip"
We loved the dune chalet room as you were surrounded by the warm colours of the kalahari and could enjoy the sunset." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Okay for one night"
However, on our return for a shower before checking out, they were working on the toilet (why could they not do so when we were out or after our departure ?). It was just rather irritating as we were not aware of any problem." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
Unfortunately their Meercats did not seem to be around,I don't think they quite realise what a tourist attraction they are!
Rostock have capitalised on their group,and everyone had called there for lunch to see them.
didn't stay long enought to do the place justice." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
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