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Reviews of Big Lagoon Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

99 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Big 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, 26 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Big Lagoon Camp.
Lion

65% success

Leopard

9% success

Wild dog

14% success

Elephant

100% success

Hippo

92% success

Zebra

88% success

Buffalo

84% success

Giraffe

69% success

Spotted Hyena

42% success

Eland

13% success

Roan antelope

9% success

Wildebeest

5% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Sable antelope

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
Mr & Mrs P
Toronto

"Beautiful, remote and peaceful"

2 nights Arrived 2 Sep 2024
"We loved this camp. There were only 3 chalets and each room had a most beautiful view over the lagoon. The rooms were planned so well, not only for privacy but inside the room there was masses of space/shelving to keep one’s belongings well-organized. Like Tafika the toilet was well-hidden, but the sink/basin was a wonderful feature – totally open to the lagoon so that in the early morning one brushed one’s teeth etc looking out over a magical sunrise. The food was excellent and it was fascinating to tour the kitchen where the chef uses traditional village ways to cook. He also has a very small garden in the “kitchen area” plus daily receives very fresh fruit and vegetables from Tafika. Incredible to be in such a remote place with the freshest fruit and vegetables. The only negative were the mosquitoes and tsetse flies, but there are mosquito nets, and if one sprays oneself often, the open nature of the accommodation is well worth it." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Whitchurch

"Big Lagoon Camp review"

1 night Arrived 11 Aug 2024
"Huge picture windows offer impressive views across the landscape far into the distance from these reed ‘rooms’. Again, great staff providing all we needed in a relaxed atmosphere.

The deck over the lagoon was a lovely spot from which to enjoy the baboons on one side and the vervet monkeys on the other as well as numerous birds and antelope in particular with elephants coming by to drink and bathe too.

More walks and another lion encounter, but this time from a slightly more comfortable distance of about 50 yards. Elephants, giraffes, buffalo, water buck and zebra in good numbers spotted too." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

2 sightings

Elephant

3 sightings

Giraffe

2 sightings

Hippo

2 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Zebra

2 sightings

R & G
United Kingdom

"Big Lagoon Camp experience"

2 nights Arrived 18 Jul 2024
"A beautiful setting, peaceful and relaxing.

The food and accommodation was outstanding and varied walks made for an interesting stay.

We now know how to make a fire with sticks and are experts at recognising animal droppings!" See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

3 sightings

Lion

2 sightings

Mr J.
United Kingdom

"Big Lagoon Camp review"

1 night Arrived 4 Jul 2024
"The view over the lagoon was fabulous both from the central part of the camp and our chalets.

Although more remote from Nick & Jen's supervision the staff were just as attentive and the food as good as at Tafika.

The wildlife at the lagoon was easy and fascinating to view. It may look from our wildlife sightings that we saw fewer mammals but that ignores the wonderful bird life from raptors to bee eaters. All spectacular and not too difficult to photograph" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

1 sighting

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Dr J.
United Kingdom

"Big Lagoon Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 24 Jun 2024
"The location of Big Lagoon is just stunning, took my breath away the moment I walked into camp from Chikoko. Rooms are single-storey reed chalets, with huge 'picture windows' (though being single-storey structures, unlike Chikiko these windows are covered at night). There's almost no need to leave camp to experience the wildlife here. Sitting on my bed one afternoon I watched a hyena walk across the open ground by the lagoon, heading to feed on a hippo carcass out of sight beyond the trees. In the same glance I could see puku to the left of the lagoon, impala to the right, a hippo in the middle distance, two groups of elephants converging from left and right in the far distance to take water, meanwhile in the foreground a group of vultures gathered at the water's edge before heading off for dinner in the same direction as the passing hyena. When we did leave camp, walks were delightful for the scenery and the wildlife, led by Billy and supported by learning-guide Sasu.

Just as with Chikoko, the food is simple but superb, prepared in a bush kitchen complete with underground oven. Do ask to take a look at the kitchen while here!" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

3 sightings

Giraffe

2 sightings

Hippo

3 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Zebra

1 sighting

Mr & Mrs S
Leicester

"Big Lagoon - WOW!"

1 night Arrived 7 Jun 2024
"The walk to Big Lagoon was an absolutely fabulous experience.

When we arrived at Big Lagoon we came face to face with a view taken from what can only be described as a picture postcard scene with elephants and impala drinking at the lagoon.

The place itself is absolutely outstanding, the food was fabulous and also the staff. Our bags were taken from camp to camp and we didn't have to lift a finger.

The room was perfect and so authentic with perfect views over the lagoon - who could ask for more" See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Elephant

4 sightings

Giraffe

3 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Zebra

4 sightings

Ms A
Calgary

"Big Lagoon Camp review"

1 night Arrived 15 Oct 2023
"I loved Big Lagoon Camp. In the shade of trees, the sleeping temperature was much better than other camps during this October heat wave. The layout of the main area, the layout of the room, and the view over the water with ellies coming by all the time, was spectacular. Again, the mosquito net was fantastic. The new rechargeable fan a plus. No charging in the rooms.....only in the main area during the day. (hyenas tend to like to "investigate" things overnight)

I was still so grateful to have Stephen as my guide. This was our last night together, but I certainly hope to see him again on a return trip. Sometimes, you and your guide just "mesh" well together, and it can add to your experience 10fold, and this was the case here.

A completely immersive walking experience. Seeing lions on foot is amazing. At all times, I felt very safe and looked after. Food is of an exceptional quality, even given the remote location. The camp deserves more than the one night that I had here.......so on return, I will likely book for 2 or 3 nights." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

3 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Zebra

2 sightings

Mr. C
New Forest

"Big Lagoon Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 14 Oct 2023
"Excellent location for this camp with the usual great food.

Lovely deck for sitting and viewing the wildlife in the open ." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
A&S
Northampton

"Big Lagoon Camp review"

1 night Arrived 12 Sep 2023
"Really liked the location of the camp with great viewing from the camp over the waterhole with plenty of elephants coming down to drink and play.

Staff really helpful and would certainly go back." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia; 5n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Elephant

5 sightings

Giraffe

1 sighting

Hippo

2 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Zebra

2 sightings

Mr&Mrs M
Wisconsin

"Big Lagoon Camp review"

1 night Arrived 18 Aug 2023
"This was an amazing camp as well. We did see a leopard kill and when we returned to the site in the morning the piku had been dragged up into the tree! (It had been wedged in the V at the base of the trunk.)" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Zebra

Multiple sightings

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