Reviews of Lagoon Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
284 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"
Next morning Paul rounded us up and off we went - the chatter on the radio was that the dog pack that was a Lebala had traveled overnight to the grounds around Lagoon! So we observed the pack on a hunt for about 30 minutes as the dogs jogged looking for prey. We then left the pack and joined another jeep that had spotted lion tracks. Oti jumped out of the jeep and joined the other tracker with lots of discussion on the direction and the types of lions. Paul looked around and decided to loop around and behold we found two lioness, two cubs and a large male lion - a most remarkable sight! We proceeded back to camp and had our brunch and what had become the norm for our afternoon - siesta/reading.
The PM drive started with looking at a herd of wildebeests. We then went over to a double lagoon/watering hole and encountered a large group of marabou storks all gathered in a shrinking pool. We heard some noises and looked over to see five hippos lumbering between the two large lagoons & they went into the water and kept going until submerged. Oti then spotted fresh lion tracks and shortly we came across Blondie, a beautiful young male lion whose fur was significantly lighter in color than the other we saw earlier. We observed Blondie for some time and proceeded to go to our last sundowner with Paul and Oti. On the night drive Oti spotted a porcupine crossing the trail and we stopped to watch it. Oti also spotted several owls on our night drives. The next morning we had a short game drive and went directly to the airport for our flight to the next camp: Kwetsani.
We bid fond farewell to Paul and Oti who had treated us so well during our stay at Lebala and Lagoon." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia; 2n in South Africa
"Beautiful setting"
The guide and tracker were very knowledgeable and gave us a good safari experience." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 9n in South Africa
"Great Camp"
Our guide, Matt, was kind, thoughtful and professional. The camp manager, OB, was friendly and helpful and all of her staff seemed eager to please. One other staff person, Kim, deserves special mention. Her enthusiastic personality and kindness to all of us was memorable.
The accommodation at Lagoon is very, very comfortable. The tents are huge and are divided into three rooms - bedroom, dressing room/storage room, and luxurious bathroom. The outside shower was a treat.
The atmosphere at Lagoon is quite informal and comfortable. The food was good." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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Loved our HUGE suite on the river!" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
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Guide was experienced and knowledgeable.
Camp was efficiently run.
Staff attentive to our needs.
Vehicles were good - Toyota land cruisers with no more than two people per row and no overhead cover. This made for the best visibility" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Great Safaris and Boat trip at Lagoon Camp"
Our guide, Carlos, and tracker, PD, worked very hard and gave us some excellent sightings." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana
"Ostentatious Camp in Beautiful setting"
Food was excellent, but the camp lacked atmosphere.
The guide and tracker were good at tracking, but a little less communicative than at other camps.
When I arrived I was told that the camp offered four activities - game drives, fishing , walking and boat trips.However it was difficult to persuade them to provide any thing other than a game drive and only after a lot of pushing was I 'squeezed in' on a crowded boat with another group.
It is a camp rule that guests must be escorted to and from their rooms after dark. On one occasion I was forgotten and had to shout for assistance. I felt that management and communication were not as good as elsewhere." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
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The rooms were luxurious and the staff terrific. No desire went unfulfilled and they even sang me Happy Birthday and make a little cake!
The trackers and spotters are amazing, although I cannot say we shared their penchant for the Africa Wild Dog. However, my leopard wishes were more than filled with 3 daytime sightings of 3 individual animals.
The general game viewing is good too and the day we followed two male lion from their kill to the waterhole to drink was incredible. Both Spencer and Aaron are to be commended for their skills and humour." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana
"Again very enjoyable"
We actually preferred it as it was. It is now a bit over the top. But another very enjoyable stay. the river cruise was a big disappointment. The only negative of our trip. Last visit the cruise was much better." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana
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