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Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

Lodge accommodation in the Kalahari Desert - Namibia

Bagatelle Kalahari Game Lodge lies on the edge of the southern Kalahari in the mixed tree and shrub Savanna. The ranch is characterised by huge red sands dunes running parallel, and in a northern-westerly to south-easterly direction. The valleys in between the parallel dunes are commonly known as ‘streets’.

The design and décor, materials and furnishings gardens and natural settings, all combine to ensure guests live their dream of an African safari. A rambling old farmhouse was extensively altered, upgraded and renovated to not only serve as a residence, but also as the main nerve center of the Lodge. An entrance hall leads to the reception, lounge, dining room, bar & cellar, library and office. The main dining area at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Lodge is an enclosed porch of enormous proportions.

There is a swimming pool and recreation area with a pool table and hammock. An open air lapa for outdoor meals captures the atmosphere of an African Safari.

Although two styles of bungalows are provided, both have the same standard of luxury and finish quality. Four chalets, constructed of wood and on stilts are built on top of a Kalahari Sands Dune, with unsurpassed views to the Southwest. The other six bungalows are built in the street or valley between the dunes. These chalets are built of ‘hay balls’ with walls 600mm thick, the insulation and atmosphere are equaled fantastic.

The main difference between the two styles of chalets besides the construction method, is the fact that the wood bungalows have a bath and shower, while the ‘hay ball’ chalets only have a shower. The level of finish is the same for all bungalows, with fans, air conditioners, shower, toilet, vanity basin, writing desk, coffee table, chairs, bed lights, bar fridges, quality linen and décor that will exceed your expectations.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 10 Check in time: 14.00 Check out time: 10.00 Hotel / Lodge Facilities Room Facilities Children Restaurant Fitness Centre Swimming Pool Laundry Service Non Smoking Rooms Spa Lounge Disabled Access Internet Secure parking En-suite bathroom Television Telephone Room Service Mini Bar Air- Conditioning Fan Mosquito Nets Tea / Coffee Making In room safe High Chairs Cot Babysitting Activities small well stocked library with a broad selection of books mainly on Africa and matters relayed to African flora and fauna. video library contains over 100 videos on African wildlife. ‘Nature drive’ during the early morning and late afternoon will enable you not only to view our diversified animal and bird life, but also the unique dune topography and vegetation. Traditional sundowners on a red Kalahari sand dune will be the perfect way to watch the sun sink away into the distant dunes. So how does the agricultural farming community make a living in this harsh, unforgiving and ancient living desert? At Bagatelle you can visit the sheep and cattle farming operations and learn what is entailed to keep the ranch going as a viable concern. A viewing platform overlooking a natural waterhole from where you can watch our cheetah at play. In association with the cheetah conservation fund, we are the custodians of cheetah kept in an enclosure right next to the recreation area. The facility was built exceeding the requirements laid down by the Ministry of Tourism and wildlife and under the guidance of the cheetah conservation fund. - These captive cheetahs are not able to be released into the wild, and have to remain in captivity for the rest of their live. Our aims is to ensure that this happens in a way that ensures the best quality of life for these speedsters of the African Savanna.

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Rate - valid from 1 November 2007 - 31 October 2008

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Directions

Bagatelle Game Ranch is 50 min from Mariental on the C20 and the D1268 district roads. 270km from Windhoek on the B1 main road, turn off onto the C21 at Kalkrand, then onto the D1268 district road