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
Sisters
London
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 2 Oct 2009
"Another great location with views across the lagoon. Full on game drives-slightly hair raising (and slightly surprising that guides go out without compasses and get lost - luckily radio contact and engine revving help to locate us!) but the ferrari safari paid off with great sightings of the wild dogs.
Generally good food and snacks although slight critisism of arriving mid morning and nothing to eat until afternoon tea but the delicious cakes made up for it.
Disappointing that the boat was out of order but luckily we were booked into other delta camps with boats so didnt matter too much. Overall good." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Generally good food and snacks although slight critisism of arriving mid morning and nothing to eat until afternoon tea but the delicious cakes made up for it.
Disappointing that the boat was out of order but luckily we were booked into other delta camps with boats so didnt matter too much. Overall good." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs T
Guernsey
"Lagoon Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 12 Sep 2009
"Seeing the wild dogs with puppies here was the highlight. The number of elephants meant that they were soon classed at "common sightings". The staff were friendly and sitting around the camp fire (a feature shared at all three camps (Kwara, Lagoon and Lebala) - called the "bush TV"
was always a great way to start and finish the day. Sitting chatting to staff and fellow guests about life the universe and everything and in particular the wildlife was a memorable experience.
Wildlife score: * * * * *" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
was always a great way to start and finish the day. Sitting chatting to staff and fellow guests about life the universe and everything and in particular the wildlife was a memorable experience.
Wildlife score: * * * * *" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs M
Bristol
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 1 Sep 2009
"This camp was set in a drier area to the first 2, and therefore there was different but also beautiful scenery. There was plenty of water in the river, and as in the other camps a nightly serenade of hippo and frogs.
We had an excellent driver and tracker, and one of the highlights was watching their expertise in tracking cheetah,. We evetually caught up with 3 enormous male cheetah on a zebra kill.
The highlight was the wild dog family of 8 puppies and about 11 adults. We followed a hunt from start to finish (not the actual kill thank heavens) which was absorbing and exhilarating. The dogs set up a leopard and eventually killed a warthog. The drive across country is not for the faint hearted, but the standard of driving was excellent.
We had an all day safari which is highly recommended. After driving through dry country spotting such things as Sable antelope we arrived at a beautiful lagoon to meet up with our lunch which had been driven 17km to meet us.
The staff at this camp were all very good. Our thanks to Dishu, Baruti and Niki," See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 4n in Mozambique; 1n in South Africa
We had an excellent driver and tracker, and one of the highlights was watching their expertise in tracking cheetah,. We evetually caught up with 3 enormous male cheetah on a zebra kill.
The highlight was the wild dog family of 8 puppies and about 11 adults. We followed a hunt from start to finish (not the actual kill thank heavens) which was absorbing and exhilarating. The dogs set up a leopard and eventually killed a warthog. The drive across country is not for the faint hearted, but the standard of driving was excellent.
We had an all day safari which is highly recommended. After driving through dry country spotting such things as Sable antelope we arrived at a beautiful lagoon to meet up with our lunch which had been driven 17km to meet us.
The staff at this camp were all very good. Our thanks to Dishu, Baruti and Niki," See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 4n in Mozambique; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr S & Ms C
NL
"Wonderful stay at Lagoon camp"
3 nights Arrived 28 Aug 2009
"The hospitable team at Lagoon Camp really looked after us well. We appreciated Alison & Baruti's in depth knowledge when they were guiding us around.
Highlights of our stay were the cheetahs and the wild dogs - we hope Scrappy is continuing to thrive! It was very exciting to be in the wilderness yet feel completely safe and very comfortable. Food was excellent (including catfish caught from the deck by another guest!).
The location is beautiful - watching elephants from your own balcony takes some beating!" See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Highlights of our stay were the cheetahs and the wild dogs - we hope Scrappy is continuing to thrive! It was very exciting to be in the wilderness yet feel completely safe and very comfortable. Food was excellent (including catfish caught from the deck by another guest!).
The location is beautiful - watching elephants from your own balcony takes some beating!" See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr P&C & Mrs P&R
UK
"Can't wait to go back"
2 nights Arrived 20 Aug 2009
"Wonderful place with fantastic game viewing and excellent guides who gave us some of our most memorable game drives ever. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was splendid, and the company really enjoyable.
I had my birthday while I was there and they made me a birthday cake and sang!" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
I had my birthday while I was there and they made me a birthday cake and sang!" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
The R family
Berks
"Lagoon Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 11 Aug 2009
"we did not have the best of guides (too old too stiff) but a good spotter"
See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Ms W & Mr M
LA
"Lagoon Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 22 Jul 2009
"We loved our two days at Lagoon. The guides and trackers were excellent: they located various types of wildlife, provided us with detailed information, and were excellent hosts. The highlights for us included multiple wild dog sightings, as well as three cheetah brothers and seven lions. We really appreciated that Alberto and Bede, our guide and tracker, were willing to wait with us for over an hour at the wild dog den so that we could see the puppies, as well as staying out late the night before to observe a lion hunting buffalo. Even during the "slower" game drives, we enjoyed the time we spent with them and felt that they made the best of whatever situation we encountered.
Our room and the facilities were very nice -- everything we needed and nothing excessive. The staff was welcoming and always very helpful, and we enjoyed our meals at Lagoon.
We would recommend Lagoon to anyone focused on quality game and guiding." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Our room and the facilities were very nice -- everything we needed and nothing excessive. The staff was welcoming and always very helpful, and we enjoyed our meals at Lagoon.
We would recommend Lagoon to anyone focused on quality game and guiding." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
P & B,
UK
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 15 Jul 2009
"What a beautiful place. BD and Alson, our two guides were terrific. Following wild dogs hunting, although not for the faint-hearted, was tremendous fun.
Incidentally there is no longer a double decker boat here, which I had seen commented on in previous reviews - it is just a small motorboat." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Incidentally there is no longer a double decker boat here, which I had seen commented on in previous reviews - it is just a small motorboat." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Feedback Response
10 August (when we received this reviews) - the team from Lagoon Camp commented:
"The double decker boat is in Maun having the hull refurbished. We hope to have it back up there in the next month, but in the mean time there is a smaller single decker boat for the water activities."
"The double decker boat is in Maun having the hull refurbished. We hope to have it back up there in the next month, but in the mean time there is a smaller single decker boat for the water activities."
Mr & Mrs W
Devon
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 28 Jun 2009
"We transferred by game drive with OC a guide from Lebala, who was then to be our guide at Lagoon, we had James as our tracker.
Lagoon is a camp in a beautiful riverside position. Once again we were made to feel very welcome.
The tents are old and worn out, but they were clean and comfortable.The hot water was instant and reliable.
We saw wild dog, tracked and found 3 lions off road. Also 3 beautiful cheetah bothers. Again we saw large herds of elephants
and buffalo. We very much enjoyed our stay here." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
Lagoon is a camp in a beautiful riverside position. Once again we were made to feel very welcome.
The tents are old and worn out, but they were clean and comfortable.The hot water was instant and reliable.
We saw wild dog, tracked and found 3 lions off road. Also 3 beautiful cheetah bothers. Again we saw large herds of elephants
and buffalo. We very much enjoyed our stay here." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs P
Arizona
"We found the wild dogs!"
3 nights Arrived 23 Jun 2009
"As at the other Kwando camps we stayed at, the staff were terrific. Our guide, TK and tracker, James, were wonderful--cheerful, patient and knowledgeable. It was very special to find the pack of wild dogs, since they had not been seen for a couple weeks prior to our visit, and it the dogs were the main reason we had chosen this camp.
It was so fun to drive off road and track the animals--TK and James not only found the dogs, but also the 3 cheetah brothers. I loved sitting on the deck of the camp during the day--great birdwatching!
The tents were older; we understand that they are due to be redone." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana
It was so fun to drive off road and track the animals--TK and James not only found the dogs, but also the 3 cheetah brothers. I loved sitting on the deck of the camp during the day--great birdwatching!
The tents were older; we understand that they are due to be redone." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
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Lebala Camp
With enthusiastic guides and trackers, Lebala – in a vast private reserve – is particularly well-placed for seeking wild dogs.
Selinda Camp
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DumaTau
DumaTau, in the private Linyanti Reserve, offers game drives, seasonal boat cruises and walks. Wildlife safaris here are quite seasonal, and are at their best during the height of the dry season, between June and October.
Linyanti Bush Camp
Linyanti Bush Camp blends relative simplicity with numerous activities and very good guiding.
Selinda Explorers Camp
The luxurious, traditional tented Selinda Explorers Camp offers a mix of walking, canoeing and game drives led by really top notch guides in a game-rich area.
Savuti Camp
Set above the Savuti Channel, the refurbished seven-room Savuti Camp offers the potential for viewing large herds of elephant and significant lion encounters.
Zarafa Camp
Zarafa is an exclusive camp overlooking the scenic Zibadianja Lagoon within the Selinda Reserve, a particularly game-rich area between June and early November.
Kings Pool
King’s Pool is a top-end luxury safari camp with a price tag to match; the game viewing can be very good during the dry season.
Linyanti Expeditions
Tip-top guiding. In tune with the habitat. Down-to-earth, authentic camp comfort. A place of wilderness safari harmony.
Little DumaTau
Small and sophisticated, Little DumaTau lies adjacent to its larger sibling in the private Linyanti Reserve, overlooking a beautiful lagoon.
