Reviews of Lagoon Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
278 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"
Buffalo
5 sightings
Cheetah
2 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
8 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
2 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
3 sightings
Zebra
8 sightings
"Lagoon Camp review"
Astonishing calibre of head chef, with the highest quality and variability of vegetarian food as well; afternoon tea showcased incredible baking capabilities too. Well structured days with sensible siesta time, and configurable activities.
Private surprise dinner on final night for my 50th was exceptionally plotted and delivered!" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Pangolin
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Lagoon Camp review"
We asked to see cheetahs and on the first day they track a pair of brothers through very thick bush for seven hours. Their dedicated pursuit meant we saw cheetahs for the first time. Their application was matched by their good humour and Spenser's wide-ranging experience. He knew about everything and introduced us to the fascinating world of termites and how impala middens create waterholes during an hour long walk in the bush. The walking safari was just one of many unforgettable experiences.
Lagoon is a camp where the animals come to you. The chugging of the hippos accompanies your sleep, elephants and antelope parade down to the water to drink and crocodiles lurk on the banks. During our stay a female leopard took a stroll past the tented rooms one night whilst everyone slept.
The staff are delightful. On our last night they all sang and danced their way into the dining area for an impromptu concert of Botswanan songs before dinner - a real treat." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
10 sightings
Cheetah
3 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
3 sightings
Lion
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
10 sightings
Wild dog
5 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Lagoon Camp review"
One night we were escorted back to our room with lion tracks on the sandy path. A male lion had taken a short cut through the camp whilst everyone was eating dinner. Our guide Stan was very calm about it!" See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"A First Class camp with excellent guides"
The accommodation is superior.
The guide and spotter worked very hard to give us the best experience." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
5 sightings
Giraffe
3 sightings
Hippo
3 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
2 sightings
Zebra
2 sightings
"Lagoon Camp May '23"
Well appointed with congenial, efficient staff. I enjoyed my stay immensely. Good food and well appointed accommodation.
The guide KB and spotter James were superb and we saw a fine collection of game and birdlife.
Three new species for me were a dwarf mongoose, aardwolf and spring hare and wildcat." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 3n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
10 sightings
Cheetah
4 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
7 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Lagoon Camp review"
It has a lovely position on the edge of the lagoon and a lovely feeling of being out in the wilds of Africa with no one else around. Away from the lagoon the countryside is quite bushy.
We had an excellent chalet, the food was excellent, the laundry was done very well and the staff were efficient and charming.
There was not a huge volume of wildlife, no large herds or groups, and few animals came down to the lagoon to drink, at least in the vicinity of the Camp. But there was a very good variety and the sightings we had were absolutely superb -- the stand-outs were a leopard and cub on a kill, lions drinking at the lagoon, wild dogs resting, magnificent male kudu and hundreds of carmine bee-eaters at their nests in the bank of the lagoon.
The guide and tracker were very good indeed. Altogether it was a wonderful three days." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
1 sighting
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Lagoon Camp review"
Aardvark
1 sighting
Buffalo
10 sightings
Cheetah
2 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
8 sightings
Leopard
3 sightings
Lion
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
10 sightings
Wildebeest
1 sighting
Zebra
10 sightings
"Gets better with every visit"
We experienced an amazing array of wildlife and thoroughly enjoyed the stories (which are a mixture of myth and truth) as well as the extraordinary skills of our guide Spencer. He known the inside thinking of the animals and we just loved it.
The food is very good and the staff attentive to all needs. The setting of the lodge by the Kwando River allowed us to view hippo, lechwe, all manner of birdlife as well as elephants crossing the river from the Lodge itself. Fishing was offered and we saw bream and catfish being caught.
Amongst our sightings were multiple leopards (including a group of three), sable, roan and oribi antelope, honey badger, multiple wild dog sightings as well as all the usual animals." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
10 sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
5 sightings
Lion
10 sightings
Pangolin
1 sighting
Roan antelope
3 sightings
Sable antelope
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
10 sightings
Wild dog
10 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Lagoon Camp review"
Enjoyed the boat trip. Had one disappointing morning when we saw nothing but heard that we could have seen what the others saw - leopard cubs etc. Clearly poor communication. However the next day we were given a surprise lunch on the boat and returned to camp that way which was very special.
That morning we saw a record number of species totalling 21 including 4 large bird species + 2 extra sights in the afternoon so a truly bumper day. We made sure the guide knew this and congratulated him." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
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