Reviews of Lagoon Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
287 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
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 83 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Lagoon Camp.
Lion
93% success
Leopard
72% success
Cheetah
60% success
Wild dog
52% success
Elephant
100% success
Giraffe
100% success
Hippo
100% success
Wildebeest
99% success
Zebra
95% success
Buffalo
85% success
Spotted Hyena
62% success
Sable antelope
52% success
Roan antelope
42% success
Brown Hyena
11% success
Pangolin
4% success
Aardvark
3% success
Mr & Mrs M
Queensland
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 28 Nov 2013
"Outstanding guiding and tracking by Spencer and Aaron who were far in front of others I had for sheer professionalism Excellent wild dog sighting. A happy camp well managed by Duff. A staff concert one evening was a highlight"
See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Miss H & Mr W
UK
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 24 Nov 2013
"I have downgraded the facilities from excellent to good only as I feel the pool here was a little cloudy and so uninviting and because of the charging facilities for camera batteries. Whilst there is a significant charging station behind the bar it is clearly inadequate for the camps needs and on two occasions I found my charger had been removed for others to use the socket instead. I understand that the camp cannot be held responsible for the actions of their guests but perhaps this would be less likely to happen if there were allocated "stations" for each tent, or simply more available?
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
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
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr B Dorset
UK
"Again very enjoyable"
3 nights Arrived 7 Nov 2013
"we were here 7 years ago. They have made completely new tents which are very big with many facilities.
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
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
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Ms C
Sacramento
"Lagoon Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 5 Nov 2013
"No comments"
See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana; 2n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mrs & Mr T
Staffs
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 5 Nov 2013
"We love the long dining tables at Lagoon and Lebala and we made friends with other guests from different countries which added to our holiday fun. Food was often cold as burners went out and this was not noticed. Management not so good.
We had to wait 2 hours on arrival before our tent was ready and this was mismanaged as the vacating guests should have been given a set time to vacate rooms. Otherwise all was fine.
We loved Carlos playing guitar and singing round the campfire at night." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
We had to wait 2 hours on arrival before our tent was ready and this was mismanaged as the vacating guests should have been given a set time to vacate rooms. Otherwise all was fine.
We loved Carlos playing guitar and singing round the campfire at night." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs S
Ontario
"Lagoon Camp-What a Setting!"
2 nights Arrived 6 Oct 2013
"What an experience to arrive at Lagoon Camp early afternoon to see the elephants make their way across Kwondo River. It's a sight we won't forget. On arrival, we hadn't eaten since early morning and said indeed we'd like a simple sandwich when food was offered. There was nothing simple about it.
Dux then showed us our tent. Again the setting was amazing. Deck, bed, soak tub and shower all afforded a view of the river. No wonder the hippos liked it so well there.
Our Guide Paul and our Tracker Isaiah again proved to be a great team. We watched the elephants maneuver their babies across the river. We saw three female lions resting in the midday. We saw a crocodile feasting on an elephant. We came boat to nose with a hippo in the river.,not to mention tracking a leopard. We were most fortunate." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in South Africa; 2n in Zimbabwe
Dux then showed us our tent. Again the setting was amazing. Deck, bed, soak tub and shower all afforded a view of the river. No wonder the hippos liked it so well there.
Our Guide Paul and our Tracker Isaiah again proved to be a great team. We watched the elephants maneuver their babies across the river. We saw three female lions resting in the midday. We saw a crocodile feasting on an elephant. We came boat to nose with a hippo in the river.,not to mention tracking a leopard. We were most fortunate." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in South Africa; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr E
Oxfordshire
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 2 Oct 2013
"In my view this was the best lodge we stay at for both the quality of the guide and tracker, and the interesting environment and wildlife. The accommodation was really good quality.
Besides seeing abundant elephant, antelope, hippo and co we were fortunate enough to have good sightings of leopard, wild dogs, jackel, mongooses, civet and genet. Our guide was particularly interested in birdlife which was abundant." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Besides seeing abundant elephant, antelope, hippo and co we were fortunate enough to have good sightings of leopard, wild dogs, jackel, mongooses, civet and genet. Our guide was particularly interested in birdlife which was abundant." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr G & Mrs F
Canada
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 2 Oct 2013
"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: 14n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
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: 14n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr L & Mrs O
PA, USA
"Dogs vs. Sables at Lagoon"
4 nights Arrived 18 Sep 2013
"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
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
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr W
Essex
"Lagoon Camp review"
4 nights Arrived 14 Sep 2013
"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
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
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
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