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Linyanti Wetlands, Botswana

Lagoon Camp

We absolutely love this camp! Kwando's attitude and camp style are right up our alley. This tiny 8-roomed camp has a stunning setting on the Kwando Lagoon. They offer water activities in addition to their aggressive game drives. There are no set game drive or meal times. Expect to look for predator action from their famed hippo-hunting lions, packs of wild dogs, lion, leopard and hyena.

Lagoon did not have fans in the rooms at our last visit so it can be warm during hot weather months.  — Mango's view

The Lagoon Camp lies on the shady banks of the Kwando River among tall and ancient African ebony and Marula trees, under the watchful gaze of the resident hippo. Lagoon Camp accommodates only 16 guests in 8 twin-bedded luxury safari-style tents. Each tent looks out over the water and has private ensuite facilities, including 24 hour hot and cold running water, open-air showers, flush toilets and modern amenities.

Specialist guides and trackers in open safari vehicles conduct morning and night game drives. This area is home to huge herds of elephant and buffalo. There are few places in Africa where such concentrated numbers of these animals exist, especially in the dry season.

The shady, treed environment of the camp hosts a great variety of birds and squirrels that visit daily. Families of hippo and an elephant or three are regularly sighted from the tents. This contributes to the relaxed calm that prevails at Lagoon. The predators are also well represented by lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. These animals are generally very relaxed in the presence of vehicles, meaning the sightings are usually at close range.

Seasonally, large herds of elephant drink almost daily at the riverbank in front of the camp, in full view of the guests. The big herds attract big predators. The lions of Kwando are famous for their elephant, hippo and buffalo kills. Playful spotted necked otters are commonly seen performing in the lagoon right in front of the tents.

Includes: All meals, drinks, laundry & safari activities