Namibia - Places To Stay

Southern Kalahari - The lodge lies on the edge of the Southern Kalahari in the mixed tree and shrub Savannah. 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'. A rambling old farmhouse was extensively altered, upgraded and renovated to not only serve as a residence, but also as the main nerve centre of the Lodge. An entrance hall leads to the reception, lounge, dining room, bar & cellar, library and office. 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 chalets are provided, both have the same standard of luxury and finished quality. Four chalets, constructed of wood and on stilts are situated on top of a Kalahari sand dune, with unsurpassed views to the Southwest. The other six chalets are built in the street or valley between the dunes. These chalets are built of `hay bales' with walls 600mm thick, the insulation and atmosphere are equally effective and tranquil.

50km north east of Mariental in the Kalahari

Accessible from Windhoek by road - tarred and good dirt road (approx 270km)

4 Dune Chalets, 6 Strohbale Chalets, 4 Garden Court Chalets
*Rates and features below based on Strohbale Chalets

£80 per person sharing

Breakfast and Dinner

Children of all ages are welcome. Children under 12 are accommodated in Strohbale Chalets only

* Nature drives during the early morning and late afternoon that will enable you not only to view the diverse 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 set into the distant dunes.
* Cheetah viewing & feeding tours - In association with the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Bagatelle are the custodians of several cheetah kept in an enclosure right next to the lodge. These captive cheetahs are not able to be released back into the wild and it is their aim provide the best quality of life for these speedsters of the African Savanna.

This is a working sheep and cattle farm, and visitors can expect to see a variety of domestic animals around the main lodge area.