Reviews of Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch D1268, 9000 Hardap, Namibia

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Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewDinner/Barbecue was incredible! There was also complementary coffee and cafe every day which was very good. Pool area and staff was very friendly.
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFood location friendly people
Cold shower and aircon not working 🥹
Reviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely everything. Welcome drink and refresher towels, the cheetah experience and sundowner drive, dinner, breakfast, pool, staff...... We returned after 9 years because we loved it so much the first time..... And now it's BETTER!!!!! A destination. Stay 2 nights
The o n l y thing I could say.... It would be amazing to have recyclable water bottles on the rooms and Safari drives. Really the ONLY thing I could suggest.
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewUnfriendly staff at reception
Reviewed: 13 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe morning game drive was amazing ! Joel was so welcoming at the hotel and Gabriel the driver of the morning drive was excellent - pointing out the animals and letting me take time to get all the photos I wanted as I was solo on the drive . The meerkats wander around the pool area and even hopped up on the lounger beside me . They have a resident Oryx and you can see kudu, ostrich and a few other animals while lounging around the pool. The dinner was amazing - food was tasty and so much selection .
My room had a small patio area but there was some construction , grinding and banging nearby so I could not relax near my room .
Reviewed: 3 November 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewHeaven at Namibia. Ecerything is extraordinary good. The rooms, the restaurant ans food, the gamedrives, the staff. Was my second visit and I hope I can come backonce more
Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewGreat staff, lovely rooms, great food
Nothing
Reviewed: 23 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe main building is stunning, and so are the rooms, amazing with a view on the wilderness, we had a rhino outside our room in the evening. Excellent activities, we did the scenic drive at sunset, wonderful experience, we saw lots of animals, and the Kalahari desert is stunning.
Reviewed: 15 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewWonderful lodge at Kalahari. Espectacular sunset.
Reviewed: 21 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe stunning scenery.
Reviewed: 9 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe activities were excellent, with very knowledgeable and entertaining guide.
My accommodation happened to be right next to noisy building activity, which detracted from the experience a bit
Reviewed: 22 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe food was the best we have ever eaten at any hotel, lodge etc - it was absolutely outstanding! Fabulous, friendly, very well trained staff and magnificent rooms and the setting is one of the most beautiful you will ever find. We will definately be back.
There was absolutely nothing not to like!
Reviewed: 7 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewFabulous experience and we loved the combo tour comprising nature drive, cheetah feeding and sundowners on the dunes.
Reviewed: 9 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe Dune lodge (sunrise & sunset) - the staff is the best - the breakfast- the entrance and the living area - the rhinos in the morning in front of my room.
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewAn amazing location, with great views of red dunes from our chalet. Peacefully quiet and remote. Very comfortable bed, and friendly staff. Made a good effort with special meal requirements/requests. Loved being able to get up close to rhino during the rhino feeding drive.
Room requires maintenance (gaps between floorboards, loose bathroom fittings, chips/patches in walls), and there was a slightly impersonal feel to the room - stark furnishings (minimalist can still feel personal). Was a bit confused on the type of establishment - felt like it was part guest house, part lodge, part short-term let. "Spa" is a small room, next to reception area - while the therapist had magic massage hands, the experience was let down by the sounds and noises from the reception area filtering into the spa space. Wifi was only available in communal areas, not rooms/chalets, and was not a reliable/strong connection - but understandable considering the remote location, just don't rely on it.
Reviewed: 7 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewWe loved the people, the hospitality, the food, the location. Just absolutely stunning. The animals and the Kalahari.
We had nothing to not like. Loved it all.
Reviewed: 24 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewVery beautiful location, suitable to rest a few days after flying in to Windhoek. Nice pool area, with animals around. We also did the tour offered which was very fun and insightful, we really had great time :)
Reviewed: 5 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewInternet connection in the rooms
Reviewed: 5 December 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 November 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewIt is an absolutely amazing accommodation in the Kalahari Desert! We loved the view, the great food and also the activities!
Reviewed: 29 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
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