Lagoon Camp stands as one of Botswana's most celebrated safari destinations, established in the late 1990s as a pioneering lodge in the remote Kwando-Linyanti region. Positioned along the shaded banks of the Kwando River within a vast 232,000-hectare private concession, the camp occupies an exceptionally wildlife-rich location where game viewing opportunities rival anywhere in Africa.
The camp's riverfront position creates a distinctive appeal where elephants casually wander past tented accommodations and hippos grunt their approval from waters directly adjacent to guest facilities. The landscape encompasses mopane and savanna woodlands, riverine bush, scrub terrain, and open grassland. Only two camps operate within the entire concession—Lagoon Camp and its sister property Lebala—with each capped at 16 guests, creating an intimate and exclusive wilderness experience. The camp occupies Botswana's largest private wildlife reserve, positioned along the border with Namibia's Muduma National Park.
Lagoon Camp has cultivated an international reputation for exceptional predator sightings, particularly African wild dogs, which historically denned consistently within the concession until 2017. When denning occurs—typically evaluated each June—wild dog viewing reaches outstanding levels. Beyond canines, the area reliably produces sightings of lion (three named prides operate throughout the concession), leopard, cheetah, and hyena. Large herbivore populations include elephant herds of remarkable size, particularly during dry months when they congregate around water sources, supplemented by buffalo, hippo, giraffe, zebra, antelope species including sable and roan, and diverse smaller game.
The private concession status permits activities unavailable in national parks. Morning and afternoon game drives incorporate night drives when nocturnal predators become active and specialized off-road driving pursues specific wildlife. Afternoon river cruises aboard a double-decker boat allow sundowner viewing of waterlife while observing diverse birdlife. Seasonal fishing operates March through December, while guided walking safaris explore open areas near camp when conditions and wildlife presence permit.
