Reviews of Lagoon Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
283 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Lagoon Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Lagoon Camp review"
It would be good if the camp offered private meals in the evening. Sometimes you don't want to sit with everyone else and make forced conversation." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Lagoon Camp review"
The guide and tracker were excellent. A completely amazing experience." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana
"Amazing Lagoon"
Everyone was so welcoming and our accommodation was very comfortable. The kitchen staff went out of their way to help me with my dietary needs and at every meal/trip out there was plenty of food for me. Our guide (Spencer) and the tracker (PK) were excellent. Spencer was a walking encyclopaedia, giving us so much knowledge about the animals and their surroundings. Both he and PK set up a wonderful rapport with us." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
"Lagoon Camp review"
Excellent Food
Favorite guide: Sugar
Phone service
Lions mating twice in five minutes, wild cat and cerval night sighting, herd of elephants at water hole during sundowners, great evening boat cruise with hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Spent hours tracking wild dogs to no avail
Game drives were a little long due to the expansive area but overall a fantastic camp" See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
"Lagoon Camp review"
One camp manager, Chawa was excellent, the other, BK was not. The camp employees spoke in Setswana to each other constantly. Around the fire before dinner, in the vehicles, at meals. At times around the fire, guests were sitting silently and employees were having animated conversations in Setswana. The staff also wanted things done their way and were not relaxed about guests doing their own thing (about things as small as where you sat for meals).
They did do a good job on the gluten free diet." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana
"Lagoon Camp"
Loved the fact that we weren't charged extra for beverages, or laundry. Probably written into the price, but better than being nickle and dimed!
Good guides." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
"Lagoon Camp review"
Lagoon camp facilities have been totally upgraded since our last visit in 2009 . The rooms and general areas were greatly improved . The staff were excellent all the time , especially our guide Sugar and tracker PK were worked tirelessly on the drives to find sightings when at times the grass was so high that anything could have been next to the road and we would not have seen it." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 6n in Namibia
"Great way to end our trip"
We were very lucky and still able to see a number of predators. We had the most amazing experience with 8 lions all drinking simultaneously. Our guide and tracker, Sugar and James, were excellent!
We were placed in an amazing room--great view and very spacious." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 2n in South Africa
"Lagoon Camp review"
Roof leaked in our allotted chalet down onto the bed! We were moved although Manager was reluctant to do so!
Not to be recommended despite excellent location." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana
"Lagoon Camp review"
The camp and room were excellent and the food very good. The bedroom must be about the most luxurious "tent" it is possible to stay in with a huge room, large bathroom and shower an the external shower as well. A long communal table helped us chat with others and we had excellent company there. Heard many hippo around at night but none seen nearby.
The guides were very good and we had a great piece of tracking done by one of them looking for a leopard which they found for us. He also tracked a lion successfully. We had fabulous views of wild dog chasing warthog into a termite mound and biting a spotted hyena which got too close. On the final morning we were heading back to leave when they found another leopard 10 mins before we were due to leave and we were able to watch this one for another 30 mins before having to leave.
There was a very pleasant sundowner on the river where we able to watch elephant crossing the river from nearby and then see some birds and animals as we went slowly along. This was a much better trip than that at Little Kwara." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana
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Lebala Camp
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Selinda Camp
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DumaTau
DumaTau, in the private Linyanti Reserve, offers game drives, seasonal boat cruises and walks. Wildlife safaris here are quite seasonal, and are at their best during the height of the dry season, between June and October.
Linyanti Bush Camp
An increasingly rare find in Botswana, Linyanti Bush Camp blends relative simplicity with numerous activities and very good guiding.
Selinda Explorers Camp
The luxurious, traditional tented Selinda Explorers Camp offers a mix of walking, canoeing and game drives led by really top notch guides in a game-rich area.
Savuti Camp
Set above the Savuti Channel, the refurbished seven-room Savuti Camp offers the potential for viewing large herds of elephant and significant lion encounters.
Zarafa Camp
Zarafa is an exclusive camp overlooking the scenic Zibadianja Lagoon within the Selinda Reserve, a particularly game-rich area between June and early November.
Kings Pool
King’s Pool is a top-end luxury safari camp with a price tag to match; the game viewing can be very good during the dry season.
Linyanti Ebony
Independently owned and run, the small Linyanti Ebony sits on the same site as Linyanti Bush Camp, with similarly high standards of guiding, and a strong emphasis on the wildlife experience.
Linyanti Expeditions
Tip-top guiding. In tune with the habitat. Down-to-earth, authentic camp comfort. A place of wilderness safari harmony.
Little DumaTau
Small and sophisticated, Little DumaTau lies adjacent to its larger sibling in the private Linyanti Reserve, overlooking a beautiful lagoon.
