A relaxing walk with the Bushman (San), sharing with you their ancient survival skills and secrets from their forefathers. Arriving at the traditional Bushman village, you will meet the family who will present you with how they used to store water in ostrich eggs , plants for medicinal use, setting up traps, the making of ostrich and bead jewellery, etc. This is really an experience, always to remember. The guide will do the necessary translation in English, as the Bushman will be speaking in their language.

A game drive in the reserve with a variety of game such as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue-wildebeest, eland and much more. The reserve has some of the highest dunes in this region, with views over the pans, characteristic to the Kalahari. Between the dunes, which are called streets, are the beautiful acacia trees. The Kalahari has more than 150 species of birds. The well-known suricate (meerkat) is also to be seen, although they are very scarce. As the day draws to an end, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.

Cheetah feeding allows one the opportunity to come up close to the cheetah, great for taking photos. The guides will provide interesting facts about this incredible cat and the history of the cheetahs in their care. After this, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.

Bagatelle has a variety of horses suitable for children, beginners, intermediate and advanced riders. Experience the Kalahari in silence with only the sounds of nature, on well trained quarter horses (cowboy horses) accompanied with a guide. Enjoy refreshing drink in an ostrich egg shell on the dune, before heading back to the ranch.

After dinner, this drive offers the adventures one, the opportunity to look out with the aid of a strong spotlight, for various nocturnal animals such as aardvark, bat-eared foxes, porcupines, springhare, aardwolf, wild cats, birds, such as owls and so much more. This will be accompanied with hot gluwein/sherry in winter or something refreshing in summer.

A game drive, cheetah experience & sundowner on the dune A game drive in the reserve with a variety of game such as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue-wildebeest, eland and much more. The reserve has some of the highest dunes in this region, with views over the pans, characteristic to the Kalahari. Between the dunes, which are called streets, are the beautiful acacia trees. The Kalahari has more than 150 species of birds. The well-known suricate (meerkat) is also to be seen, although they are very scarce. Cheetah experience allows one the opportunity to come up close to the cheetah, great for taking photos. The guides will provide interesting facts about this incredible cat and the history of the cheetahs in their care. After this, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.

Join us at our observatory for an unforgettable night under the stars. With a state-of-the-art, computer-controlled telescope and the guidance of our knowledgeable local astronomer, you’ll explore the breathtaking southern skies like never before.

Marvel at the planets of our solar system, the glowing moon, dazzling star clusters, and distant galaxies. Thanks to the region’s exceptionally clear air, you'll enjoy a crystal-clear view of the cosmos — a truly awe-inspiring sight that few places in the world can offer.

Whether you're an avid stargazer or a curious first-time visitor, this celestial experience will leave you starstruck.

A game drive in the reserve with a variety of game such as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue wildebeest and eland. The reserve has some of the highest dunes in this region with views over the pan, characteristic of the Kalahari. In the valleys between the dunes beautiful acacia trees abound. The Kalahari has more than 150 bird species. The well-known suricate (meerkat/Eichhörnchen) can also be seen, although they are very shy.

The range of treatments: Kalahari Calabash Sole Survival (foot and lower leg), Kalahari Tsamma Hand Ritual (arms, hands and nails), Kalahari Khoi-Khoi Escape (back and neck), Kalahari Desert Glow Exfoliation (full body exfoliation) and Kalahari Rolling Sands Massage (full body message)

Cheetah Excursion gives you the chance to get up close and personal with the fastest land animal on Earth. Shoot unforgettable photos of these gorgeous, graceful predatory cats. Our guides are happy to provide information about the rearing and history of our cheetahs. The Bagatelle Lodge, in collaboration with the CCF (Cheetah Conservation Fund), is a recognized site for the conservation of this species. Our orphans Ralf, Etosha, Tuano and family are kept on a 12 hectare enclosure and are lovingly cared for by us.