Reviews of Big Lagoon Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
93 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
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"Great bushcamp"
Stopped one morning for tea under the shade of a tree, soon joined by a family of elephants under the next tree. Youngsters entertained us playing at pushing each other round." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Crocodile & Chikoko Camps"
As our fitness was good we were walking nearly 6/7 hrs a day. I also have to mention the work of Mukupa as the guide who has a great sense of humour, & worked tirelessly for the whole 5 days as guide, host & all round entertainer. Alex was also meticulous in his safety, advice & knowledge of animal behaviour.
The highlight & most exhilarating was tracking a pride of lions for nearly 2hrs & finally finding them asleep under a bush with 9 cubs having just eaten a buffalo kill" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Crocodile Bushcamp review"
Crocodile Bushcamp and Chikoko Tree Camp are satellite walking safari camps associated with Tafika. The 6 km / 3.5 mile walks between camps were relaxed and unhurried, though walking across areas with dried hippo footprints required some concentration. Our experienced walking safari guides, Isaac and Bryan, were excellent teachers educating us on details of the animals, birds and traditional uses of the local trees and plants. Unfortunately, wildlife was scarce on our walks. However, we did enjoy watching elephants, puku, impala, kudu, and baboons from the elevated vantage point of our tent at Chikoko Tree Camp.
We sought off after a small pride of lions that were frequenting the area near Crocodile Camp during our afternoon walk. They were close by, as we could hear them across the dry riverbed, but twilight was fast approaching and we had to return to the safety of camp. I don’t know if I was disappointed or relieved at missing the opportunity to see the lions on foot.
If I could have a do over in planning my itinerary after the fact, I would have added another night at Tafika and settled for one day walking safari at Chikoko Tree Camp, simply for the game viewing opportunities. Had we seen the lions while walking at Crocodile, perhaps my enthusiasm for the walking safaris would be different." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 7n in Tanzania; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zanzibar; 2n in South Africa
"Very close to lions and elephant at Crocodile"
We saw a lot of other animals, birds plants and insects.
We again were well looked after this time by Brian and the Crocodile team and liked our room and its view." See all these reviews: 21n in Zambia
"Crocodile Bushcamp review"
The relaxed atmosphere of this camp really suited us and chatting in front of the camp fire under the stars was a real highlight." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Crocodile Bushcamp review"
Because we were alone for both nights it was a particularly magical experience.
Too much sun in bar area during the day" See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia
"A great little camp in the bush"
The walking safari was great and gave us close views of buffalo, elephant and lots more." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Great camp but less animals to view"
It was our first experience of walking safaris. the walks were very informative understanding more of the flora and fauna and the environment despite the fewer animal sightings." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia; 3n in Rwanda; 2n in Kenya
"First walking safari to Crocodile"
Visited the kitchen and where the bread is made. The staff are very proud of what they produce and so they should be producing such good food with limited facilities.
Coming to Crocodile was our first encounter of a walking safari, that feeling of being out In the bush is not be missed. Alex our guide brought so much to the whole experience." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Crocodile Bushcamp review"
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