Namibia: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch update

During 2023 there have been a number of improvements and changes at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch.

Located on the edge of the southern Kalahari in the mixed tree and shrub savannah, the lodge is crisscrossed by huge red sand dunes. We attach great importance to the preservation of nature and its living beings, so you can experience numerous species of animals and plants up close with us. Watch antelopes, springboks, zebras, ostriches, meerkats or cheetahs up close. Or let the authentic Bushmen introduce you to their ancient traditions.

We offer our guests not only luxurious accommodation in typical African architecture, but also exceptional hospitality and ambiance.  Our cuisine is internationally revered so let your mind wander and pamper yourself during your stay. Enjoy the unforgettable impressions of a sunset in the desert and our African hospitality to the fullest.

Transfers: 

With the changes in fuel prices, we have been forced to INCREASE the transfer prices for the 2024 tourism season.

Hosea Kutako to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch/Bagatelle Kalahari Boutique Farmhouse: NAD 11,500.00 one way, per vehicle for up to a maximum of 4 pax.

Mariental to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch/Bagatelle Kalahari Boutique Farmhouse: NAD 2,800.00 one way, per vehicle for up to a maximum of 4 pax.

The Bagatelle Kalahari Boutique Farmhouse opened its doors in 2020. Previously, guests had to check in at the Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch and then drive to the Farmhouse. 

This has now changed, and guests checking in at the Farmhouse can now go there directly. 

Activities are all still managed and operated from Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch.

Bagatelle Lodge offers plenty of space, comfort, great views and a fantastic safari experience.

Directly on a nearby sand dune stand our four Dune Chalets with a breathtaking view in southwest direction over the Kalahari and its flora and fauna. We also have two Exclusive Dune Chalets with private splash pools and private dining options. Another eight Savannah Chalets are located in the valley between the dunes overlooking the Main Lodge. Furthermore, we have six Garden Rooms in African colonial style and six extensively equipped Campsites with private toilets and showers.

All rooms are elegantly and comfortably furnished and have private bathrooms with hot showers, running water and toilets. Air-conditioning, tea/coffee stations, and a bar-fridge. The Chalet energy source is mostly solar power with a standby generator for backup. Relax at your Chalet or for a sundowner cocktail at our bespoke bar before enjoying dinner under the stars.

This is a reminder that The Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch has a wellness centre, which guests from both the Farmhouse and Game Ranch can use.

All activities are run from Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch.

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Namibia: Intu Afrika Game Reserve Zebra Kalahari Lodge in Namibia, southern Africa video, part 2

Video of late afternoon and evening in Zebra Kalahari Lodge: lounge and restaurant, Kalahari sunset in Namibia. Part 2 of 2.

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Simply stylish and elegant, the Zebra Kalahari Lodge is the most decadent of the 3 lodges on the Intu Afrika Private Game Reserve. After a short drive through the contrasting Kalahari Desert where game languish under trees or in pans, guests are welcomed with a much-needed refreshing drink and a smile as warm as the desert sun. The gurgling fish pond and the beautiful stone and wood buildings immediately soothe one’s soul and guests are ushered into the coolness of the lounge area overlooking a rather vibrant waterhole and swimming pool whilst logistics are efficiently handled.

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The rooms area are huge and the walls are decorated with ancient African masks and ebony furnishings and are fitted with air conditioners, a mini bar, a hairdryer and a coffee and tea station with a very large bathroom leading out to an outside shower.

There are 16 rooms adjacent to the lodge area which consists of a lounge with comfortable leather seats, a dining area on a deck mirroring the waterhole and swimming pool and a bar. This lodge is ideal for families or for more mature travellers as the facilities at the main lodge are easily accessible from their rooms. The friendly staff cater to the whim of every customer, pre-empting what the guest could need and then providing it. The food served in the dining area is world class, with all the choice game available for viewing, also being served up with delicious vegetables that are also grown organically on the neighbouring sheep farm, Twilight(where meat is also culled). Meals are served on the deck and guests are never bored with the large numbers of wildlife and birdlife that frequent the water hole. This lodge is set in a valley of dunes and watching the game emerge from various parts of the bush makes for a mesmerising experience. COOPERATION: 1. Send your video to namhren@gmail.com 2. Watch it on our compilation 3. Get links and views to your channel YouTube channel Exploring Namibia TV publishes four video a week: on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Themes range from travelling in Africa to exploring Europe and Russia. No annoying endless begging "hit/smash that bell" and "don't forget to sub" here. © Exploring Namibia TV Soundtrack: Natural Light by Chris Haugen Facebook: NAMIBIA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/namibia.namibia TRAVEL NAMIBIA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelnamibia EQUIPMENT | ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ: AERIAL: DJI PHANTOM 3 PRO | DJI MAVIC PRO PHONES: IPHONE XR/12 PRO | XIAOMI REDMI NOTE VIDEO CAMERAS: SONY HDR-CX360E | PANASONIC HC-X1 ✩F A C E B O O K | ФБ ►https://www.facebook.com/ExploringNamibiaTV ✩INSTAGRAM | ИНСТА ►https://www.instagram.com/exploringnamibia ✩B L O G | БЛОГ ►http://sa-nam-news.blogspot.com ✩V K EN TV | ГРУППА ВК ►https://bit.ly/2I3ws4P ✩TELEGRAM | ТЕЛЕГРАМ ►https://t.me/ExploringNamibia ✩PURCHASE VIDEO P5 | ПОРТФОЛИО P5 ►https://bit.ly/2Vvbb6L ✩W E B S I T E | САЙТ ►http://www.traveltonamibia.com ✩C O N T A C T | КОНТАКТЫ ►info@traveltonamibia.com ✩W H A T S U P T E X T | ВОТСАП ТЕКСТ: +264 816 654893

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Namibia: Rainy season reports and extreme weather video

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A compilation of rainy season reports and extreme weather from all over Namibia, from Damaraland to Etosha Park and Mariental. Part 12.

Floods in Windhoek and Namibia, January 2021:

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Historical floods in Namibia with photos:

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According to the latest estimates 2021-2022 rainy season is one of the best in Namibia's recorded history although some parts of the country experienced damaged, blocked and closed roads, flooded houses, burst dams and washed away walls. Flash flooding has been reported as well as severe flooding in southern regions of Namibia. NamWater reported that most dams in Namibia are close to 100% full.

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Namibia: Lake Oanob Resort special offer | Озеро Оаноб Намибия

Lake Oanob Resort is located around 80 km south of Windhoek, near small town Rehoboth, off main B1 road to the southern Namibia.

Would you like to discover one of the most beautiful and peaceful countryside in the world?

Are you looking for peace and relaxation? If so, the you have chosen the right address to make your dreams come true.

Lake Oanob Resort special:

Lake Oanob Resort project was chosen with the principal of keeping the landscape the way it is. In this wonderful area you can discover one of the most beautiful and quiet places on earth.

Conserving a vanishing way of life. If you've stayed with us, my "kuame" (meaning friend) you've helped to make this dream come true. Lake Oanob Resort offers a range of waterfront accommodation possibilities such as luxurious Chalets, en-suite rooms and campsites.

The Resort is built on the banks of the very scenic Oanob Dam. Majestic mountains are set on fire by spectacular sunsets. From your patio you can see the reflections of the moon and stars on the lake. 6 200 ha of unspoiled nature provides the perfect haven for an abundance of free roaming game.

An a la carte Restaurant and fully licensed bars will make your visit complete and unforgettable.

The Resort provides activities for all age groups and levels of excitement, from water skiing, canoeing and to relaxing sundowners by boat.

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Namibia: History of Gibeon | История Гибеона Намибия

History of Gibeon

Gibeon, situated 72 km south of Mariental and 176 km north of Keetmanshoop just off the B1, was originally known by the name Khaxa-tsus. It received its name from Kido Witbooi, first Kaptein of the ?Khowesin, a sub tribe of the Oorlam. He arrived with his followers in about 1850, shortly after a Rhenish mission station was established. Gibeon has been the home town of this group, subsequently known as the Witbooi Nama, ever since.

The Gibeon meteorite struck in Gibeon long ago. Before it hit the surface of the earth, it burst into many smaller and larger fragments, which fell in a wide stray field near Gibeon and formed the largest known meteorite stray field on earth. The first fragments were found in 1838 and estimated to be 4.6 billion years old. A total of 26 tons of meteorite material was found. Some pieces are on public display in the pedestrian zone of the state capital Windhoek (Post Mall).

In 1863, the Oorlam group of the Witbooi (?Khowesin), who immigrated from the Cape, settled under their captain Kido Witbooi (?A-?eib). The group made Gibeon the starting point for a large number of historically significant events in Namibia.

The upper captain of the Nama, Oasib (?Na-khomab), who lived in Hoachanas, had assigned the field of Gibeon under his territorial sovereignty to the Witbooi and hoped in return that his captaincy would be recognized and his fighting strength strengthened. The latter seemed particularly important to him because 30 years earlier Herero herdsmen had already gained a foothold here with their large herds of cattle, after their home pastures, much further north, were no longer usable due to the great drought of 1829/30. The Nama, however, were too weak to defend themselves against these intruders. So they had to call the Oorlam captain Jonker Afrikaner (?Hoa-?aramab) and his tribe for help in order to get rid of the Herero people. A further reinforcement by the Witbooi could only be due to Oasib, because with their help he wanted to get closer to his goal of becoming the dominant power in all of Southwest Africa.

When the Witbooi settled here in 1863, the place was still called Kowesin. However, the missionary Jacob Knauer (Rheinische Missionsgesellschaft), who followed the Witbooi, gave the new tribal seat of the Witbooi the name Gibeon, after a place near Jerusalem that had an Old Testament significance.

However, the place had a difficult start: in the founding year, a young girl who had immigrated from South Africa caught smallpox. The disease quickly spread across the country, killing 122 Witbooi in Gibeon alone. Because the Witbooi persistently refused to recognize the supremacy of Oasib, he attacked a year later with his allies - the Groot Doden (?O-gain) under Hans Jager (?Aimab) and the Veldschoendrager (?Hawoben) under Karl Hendrik Ses (?Nanib ?karib ?Arisemab) - the place, looted it and largely destroyed it. Kido Witbooi, however, wanted to be better armed against such disciplinary measures in the future and joined forces with the neighboring Orlam tribes of the Berseba-Nama (?Hai-?khauan) under Paul Goliath (?Hobexab) and Bethanien-Nama (?Aman) under David Christian Frederiks (?Naixab). This in turn angered Oasib even more, so that in July 1865 he led a second punitive expedition against Gibeon with his allies. After initial success, however, the tide turned in favor of the Witbooi and Bersebaner; they drove Oasib to flight and were able to take the stolen cattle herds from him. Oasib recovered from this defeat and intended to avenge the disgrace inflicted on him by an all-important third attack on Gobabis on September 25, 1866. The Witbooi and their allies, however, were well prepared and had evacuated Gibeon so as not to turn the newly rebuilt place into a theater of war again. Oasib was so angry that he had the place completely destroyed and the women and children who remained there brought into captivity. This in turn triggered a wave of irrepressible anger among the Witbooi and a devastating attack on Oasib. He fled to Rehoboth, where he was finally beaten by the energetic Witbooi and Berseba. Oasib was able to save himself to Hoachanas, where he died shortly afterward. In the Peace of Gibeon in December 1867, the Nama recognized the Witbooi as the new masters of the south.

On December 31, 1875, Kido Witbooi died in Gibeon at the age of 91. His son Moses Witbooi (?Gabeb ?A-?imab), also 68 years old, became his successor and tried to expand the power of his tribe. In doing so, however, he had a far less fortunate hand than his father and underestimated, in particular, the competition of other captain aspirants - namely Paul Visser, who tried to increase his prosperity through unauthorized raids and to weaken the authority of the captain, and Moses' son Hendrik Witbooi (?Nanseb ?Gabemab), who, after experiencing God in 1880, increasingly fell into religious madness, but nevertheless also strived for the dignity of the captain in the long term. Moses Witbooi tried to consolidate his position by two attacks on the Herero in 1880 and 1881.

Buildings and structures
Gibeon Railway Station is located in the village. The station is a stop on the TransNamib Railway. It is also home to a public sports stadium. The stadium was built in 1986 and fell into disrepair by 1993. In 2003, the Ministry of Sport of Namibia budgeted N$ 450,000 for repairs and awarded part of the public tender to Namibia Renovations, but the company disappeared days after winning the tender and their whereabouts could not be confirmed. As of December 2007, none of the repairs been completed. When the stadium was operational, it was known for its "excellent" gravel playing surface, which attracted teams from larger towns in southern Namibia.

Notable people from Gibeon:

Gerhard Totemeyer, professor emeritus, and retired politician
Hendrik Witbooi, politician
Lucia Witbooi, politician and schoolteacher
Solomon Witbooi, ambassador to Zambia

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1, 2, 3: Railway Station in Gibeon
4: Church, Gibeon
5: Gibeon area
6: Gibeon Meteorites in Windhoek
7: Shops in Gibeon
8. Fish River at Gibeon
9, 11: Gibeon Fort
10: George J. Kesselmann's shop in Gibeon
12: Shops in Gibeon
13: Gibeon & Karibib Passes

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Namibia: Africa Safari Lodge | Африка Сафари Лодж Намибия

Welcome to Africa Safari Lodge Namibia!

Inspired by the breathtaking splendour of the Southern Namibian landscape, Africa Safari Lodge boasts:

20 chalets, each overlooking the majestic plains, sunset and ink blue night sky with a spectacular show of the galaxy.
Full time restaurant with professional chef and caterers for every function possible.
Snug open campfire under the Namibian sky.
Conference facilities for 200 delegates, friends or family.
Game drives where more than 19 species of game, including white rhinos can be viewed.
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