Reviews of Lagoon Camp

"This camp has a spectacular setting, right on the Linyati River. We could watch elephants crossing the river to the marsh on the other bank and at night we could listen to hippos snorting around our cabin. Our cabin was huge and luxurious with a slipper tub right in front of a window with a good view of the river.

Our guide Matt and tracker PD gave us lots of information about the wildlife and could spot animals that we would never have seen without them. A highlight was parking under a tree to watch a young female leopard in the branches above us. Another highlight was seeing a pack of wild dogs trotting along the road and playing with each other." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa

"Our first camp on our first ever safari on our first day in Botswana, we were lucky enough to observe the Lagoon pack in action. The first evening, they were unsuccessful with a warthog though they had recently eaten and their effort was half-hearted. The next day, things were more serious when they surrounded two sable antelope and the fight was on. The sables were able to drive off the dogs, who later came upon an elephant carcass where they would stay for the next three days. That same morning the dogs had driven a large male leopard up a tree for everyone's enjoyment.

We can't say enough about our guide and tracker, Carlos and Aaron. When they received word from Lebala that the Cheetah brothers were headed our way, off we sped to track them. I admit to having my doubts, but after several hours off road with Aaron periodically disappearing in the bush, there they were. My jaw hit the floor of the jeep!

The camp is lovely, the food great, the staff wonderful. We were in the last tent, which meant hippos, elephants and an occasional buffalo were our neighbors." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 6n in South Africa

"An excellent start to our safari. The lodge was in a wonderful setting, friendly staff and good food. But the real highlight was the quality of the tracking and guiding.

The standard of guiding and tracking was exceptional. Within an hour of being in the bush we were amidst a pride of six lions. During our four day stay we also had two wonderful and lengthy wild dog pack encounters and tracked a leopard for over an hour. We also experienced a fantastic hyena pack devouring half a kudu." See all these reviews: 14n in Botswana

"This camp is in a fabulous location and the accommodation was the most sumptuous of the three we stayed at. Again the guide and tracker were very helpful and informative.

Without leaving the camp we were able to enjoy elephants crossing the river and even wandering through the site. We very much enjoyed the evening boat cruise and the chance to stretch our legs on a walk." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe

"Lagoon Camp has a fantastic location on the Kwando channel with elephants crossing back and forth to graze on a regular basis. Once again, like the other Kwando camp, the guiding was excellent and we saw cheetah, leopard, lion and an excellent array of birds.

The rooms were very large and very well-appointed - the camp having been refurbished in the last year or two. Food again was very good (without being outstanding) and the staff were universally excellent. One of the highlights of this stay had to be watching a pair of honey badgers playing around our vehicle on the last morning." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana

"wonderful" See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 8n in South Africa; 5n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi

"This is a beautiful camp and very well run. The facilities are excellent and the food was plentiful and well prepared.

The game viewing was outstanding. We followed a leopard on our first game drive and saw a cheetah kill on our second. Our tracker AT and our guide Spencer were very skilled and knowledgeable about the local wildlife. We learned quite a lot from them. I can still hear Spencer's voice calling out the name of the animals that were near, usually long before we even saw them." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia

"This was the nicest of the three camps, with the best rooms and location. Having a hippo emerge from the water and walk past your bedroom door at 3.30 in the afternoon isn't something that happens every day.

Guide and tracker were both excellent.

Wildlife variety and viewing also excellent." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia

"This was my second time in Lagoon camp and I loved it every bit as much as my last visit. The highlight of my visit was a confrontation betweeEXn 9 wild dogs, a lioness, and 4 hyenas. Our vehicle passed the wild dog pack and went on to see 6 adult lions: two males and four females eating a large male kudu. There were at least 60 vultures in the trees waiting for the remnants.

The smell of the kill brought the wild dogs towards the kill, and a female lion roared and chased off the dogs, who in turn pursued the 4 hyenas. it was absolutely awesome.

I have to say that Matt was a superb guide and was ably assisted by his tracker Elmo. Matt knows Expert Africa's managing director Chris McIntrye and says that he's a good man. I'll never forget how one of my fellow passengers on this game drive forgot his camera case and Matt managed to find it just as it was getting dark. Matt showed incredible tracking ability.

I saw wild dogs on almost every game drive, when I saw a leopard in a tree. I saw plenty of elephants. I also learned that there are various types of terrain in the Kwando concession. I loved seeing the wild dogs running through the forest. Again the rooms were huge and very comfortable. I appreciated having a porcelain bath tub, as well as an indoor and outdoor shower. The bed was big enough for three people.

The food was excellent and always served in huge portions. I particularly enjoyed dinner one night when were served the local cuisine. The pap and beef were delicious.

Obi and Peter made a very kind and management team. Peter has years of experience managing camps both in Botswana and Tanzania. The test of the staff was also excellent. Yes, I'm sure that I'll visit Kwando camps again." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe; 6n in Botswana; 6n in Zambia; 2n in South Africa

"This was the 1st & only time we were fortunate enough to see the elusive cheetahs. On 1 afternoon drive we had a thrilling time tracking & racing to observe 2 cheetahs as dusk was fading into night. Were able to watch them close-up for an extended time.

We also learned the roaming habits & range of wild dogs determines whether or not you see them. The resident pack of 35 here were on the move elsewhere during our stay, so we were very fortunate to have seen the pack of 5 at Selinda, our previous camp." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia