Reviews of Lagoon Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
260 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 was a very pleasant camp, lovely staff a super guide and tracker. The game viewing was terrific. We saw lots of leopards, lion and elephant.
A highlight was seeing a pack of wild dogs for the first time." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wild dog
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Lagoon Camp review"
The tents were luxurious and felt more like a high-end resort suite than a tent, with a huge wall of mesh that allowed us to watch animals from the comfort of our bed or claw foot bathtub. The tent was extremely spacious and well laid-out.
Everything we ate was very tasty and there were always plenty of options for me as a vegetarian (the chef even made me an entire veg lasagna when everyone else was being served a meat one). We were served food from a variety of cuisines and never had the same meal twice.
All the camp staff were fantastic—kind and welcoming and ready to go above and beyond to ensure an amazing stay. When they found out we were on our honeymoon from another guest (we hadn’t provided that information in advance), they set up a surprise private dinner in our room on our final night, complete with a song and dance performance, a beautifully decorated table and bed, champagne, and a candlelit walkway to a bubble bath. It was super thoughtful and memorable.
The animal viewing at Lagoon Camp was fantastic. The wild dogs aren’t currently denning in the area so while the camp is known for its wild dog sightings, we were actually able to see them here, but everything else was amazing. Lots of diversity and density of animals—we saw new things every day and a lot of them! Highlights included closely following two cheetah brothers for around 30 minutes and spotting a leopard on our way to the airport.
We were less wowed by the motor boat ride in the lagoon/river and didn’t learn until later that we shouldn’t have expected to see many big animals along the way and that the hippos submerge themselves before you can get very close to them. It was very nice for a boat ride and there were lots of birds and beautiful landscapes along the way, but if you’re more interested in the big game, we’d recommend sticking to the game drives." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Buffalo
5 sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
6 sightings
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"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: 10n in Botswana; 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
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