Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

From the moment we arrived, Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch made us feel welcome - literally - with a refreshing welcome drink right in front of reception. Check-in was smooth and effortless. The double rooms are spread across the property and easily accessible by car, offering privacy and a sense of space. The Kalahari landscape was absolutely breathtaking, especially the deep red hues of the sand. Admittedly, the sand finds its way into everything - but we knew what we were signing up for, and it was part of the charm. The main lodge, with its inviting pool and exceptional outdoor dining experience, provided the perfect setting to unwind. One afternoon, I was greeted at the pool by a curious kudu and several relaxed oryx, strolling calmly between the loungers as if we were longtime neighbors. A true highlight was the early morning game drive across the farm’s terrain. The crisp air and golden light made it magical—but here’s a tip: bring warm clothing! Depending on the season, early temperatures can dip into the single digits, and the wind chill during the drive makes it even cooler. Frost isn’t unheard of. And don’t miss the Sundowner: there’s a hill on the ranch grounds that offers a stunning panoramic view over the wilderness. It’s the perfect spot to watch the sun melt into the horizon, painting the Kalahari in shades of gold and crimson. Bagatelle is a unique and memorable destination that I wholeheartedly recommend.

We had a fantastic stay at one of the campsites at Bagatelle Kalahari Lodge. The location is absolutely breathtaking — tucked between the red Kalahari dunes, offering stunning views and unforgettable sunsets. The campsite was private and came with its own ablution facilities, which were clean and convenient. We also enjoyed access to the main lodge, where we could unwind by the pool and enjoy a drink at the bar. The activities were excellent — the game drive and cheetah feeding were definite highlights. We were lucky enough to see three rhinos, including a baby, which made the experience even more memorable. As it was the last evening of our trip through Namibia, we also treated ourselves to a delicious dinner at the lodge.

We had the best time. The rooms were lovely, we stayed in one near reception. They were spacious and quiet. The food was delicious. We did both the scenic game drive and the cheetah experience and loved them both. The former gave such a good overview of the area and animals within it. The pool area was lovely and clean and enjoyed watching the animals, especially the mongoose and meerkat and kudu.

We traveled almost 4000km across Namibia and the only truly unfriendly person we met in 3 weeks was the lady checking us in. It was only our third day and our first camping night, so we figured that maybe campers are kinda second class because they pay less than lodge guests, which is fair enough. But we stayed at quite a few campsites associated with a lodge and were always greeted warmly. The site itself and the location is spectacular. You have lots of space and no immediate neighbours. The ablutions were clean, however, there was no hot water and the tap on the basin was hanging in for dear life. A bit of TLC and polite staff would be appreciated.

We had an amazing stay! The campsite is beautifully set with excellent facilities and breathtaking scenery. To make it even more special, an oryx came by in the morning to greet us — what a unique wake-up call! We also highly recommend joining the game drive — it was absolutely incredible and one of the highlights of our trip.

We spent an unforgettable day at Bagatelle as day visitors. We enjoyed a delicious lunch serenaded by the presence of oryx and kudu nearby. After indulging in cake and coffee, we embarked on the combination drive, starting with a nature drive, followed by the thrilling cheetah run, and ending with stunning sundowners. Our guide, Marcus, was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the surrounding veld, making the experience even more enriching. The afternoon was truly memorable, and we will always cherish the special time we spent at Bagatelle.

Bagatelle is in a private reserve. The accommodation is very spacious and comfortable. The safari drives are well worth going on, you should see giraffes, rhino, oryx, springbok and bat eared foxes. They also look after three orphaned cheetahs which are fed once a day. |The bush man walk is interesting, giving many insights into how the bush men lived in area.

We stayed at the beautiful located camp side (own Braai place/ bathroom/ electricity) under a tree with weaver birds. We were invited for high tea in the afternoon and could also stay at the lodge's pool.||I can highly recommend the place and also the cheetah game drive and sundowner. Stunning!