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Season101
Atlanta, Georgia

Outstanding safari experience, top to bottom!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Jun 2024
This was our first safari experience and I couldn’t say enough positive things about it. Vicki and Wayne were the perfect hosts, and run this like a bed and breakfast. The staff was incredibly attentive, and Vicki even altered meals to accommodate my brother’s “meat and potatoes” taste buds.

The rooms are spacious and immaculate, and the beds the most comfortable I experience in my two weeks in South Africa. The pillows are fluffy, sheets smooth, and it was easy to get a good night’s rest, especially on the cooler nights, when they thoughtfully placed hot water bottles in our beds for us!

Meals were delicious! Talks around the fire pit were a nightly occasion with everyone sharing their stories and even photographs. Every day was a joy, and Robert, our guide, was exceptional. If you can, request him. His knowledge and sense of the bush gave us viewing opportunities others missed.

We are definitely planning to go back to this luxury camp again!
Date of stay: June 2024
Room Tip: In June, there is still green in this park, but come mid-July and beyond, the green fades and...
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Vicky Nel, General Manager at Lion Camp Safari Lodge, responded to this review
Responded 05 Jul 2024
Hi Season101,
We are over the moon that you had a great first safari with us. Although we offer a limited menu daily, it is our pleasure to try and accommodate different food preferences, and meat & potato is definitely an easy one to pull off!!

We look forward to welcoming you guys back soon.
Warm Regards
Vicky, Wayne, Robert & The Lion Camp Team
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      Reviewed 26 June 2024 via mobile

      What an incredible lodge hosted by Wayne and Vicky who made sure you are happy in every detail. The rooms are incredible situated on the river with expansive views of wildlife. Food delicious, only wish you had maybe 2 choices at meal times, although I did order my 2 poached eggs/toast for breakfast. We requested Innocent as our guide and he was so good making sure I got the images I wanted. Don’t miss this beautiful lodge.

      Date of stay: June 2024
      Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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      Vicky Nel, General Manager at Lion Camp Safari Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2024

      Hi mollydaisy,
      We sincerely enjoyed sharing our special place with you! We are looking forward to welcoming you back for some more great experiences & photography.
      Warm Regards
      Vicky, Wayne, Innocent & The Lion Camp Team

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      Reviewed 26 June 2024

      Lion's Camp is a wonderful lodge. Our guide, Donald, was terrific. Knowledgable, easy going, and patient. My friend and I had a great time there. However, I do have to mention that I did not find the manager, Vicki, to be kind or easy going. We stayed at 3 different lodges over 2 weeks in Zambia. This was the only one where I felt the manager was not hospitable or particularly friendly or helpful. I would stay at the other two, Puku Ridge and Anabezi again in a heartbeat. But not again at Lion Camp.

      Date of stay: June 2024
      Trip type: Travelled with friends
      Thank mom12orange
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      Vicky Nel, General Manager at Lion Camp Safari Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 26 June 2024

      Dear mom12orange,
      Thank you for your review. We are happy that you spent time at Lion Camp and enjoyed your time with Donald, a great and knowledgeable guide.
      Regards
      Vicky, Wayne, Donald & The Lion Camp Team

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      Reviewed 24 June 2024 via mobile

      What a lovely place to come and visit. Vicky and Wayne and their team made us feel so welcome and did everything they possibly could to make our experience at the lodge the best experience possible.

      The hut we stayed in was stunning. The bed was probably the most comfortable bed i have ever slept in, the view was gorgeous with lots of wildlife activity happening all the time, both day and night. The room and bathroom looked fantastic and were so luxurious. And has everything in the you needed.

      The food was lovely and of a standard that you would expect to find in the highest end restaurant anywhere in the world. Vicky also made sure that the right wine was available to perfectly match the meal. The house front team were fantastic, being attentive to our needs and so friendly and welcoming…nothing was too much trouble for them.

      The wildlife was exactly what you expect from a National park. Lots to see and a huge diversity of plants, animals and birds, in an area that was as varied as it was beautiful. Our guides were very knowledgeable and keen to divulge their knowledge and understanding of the wildlife in the area, not only that, they were friendly, always open to a bit of fun but always highly respectful of and proud of the wildlife we were seeking to ensure we had a safe and varied experience.

      To sum up, i cannot think of anything negative to say, we had a great time and i am sad to leave, but will definitely return.

      Date of stay: June 2024
      Trip type: Travelled as a couple
      Thank Andy1346
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      Vicky Nel, General Manager at Lion Camp Safari Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 26 June 2024

      Dear Andy1346
      Thank you for your kind review. We really enjoyed our time with you and sharing our very special place with you guys.

      We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
      Warm Regards
      Vicky, Wayne & The Lion Camp Team

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      Reviewed 22 June 2024

      What an absolutely amazing time we had at The Lion Camp. Service was impeccable accommodations….rustic/ Glamping at its finest ! Totally recommend this camp!!!
      Vicki and Wayne wonderful hosts making everyone feel at home and wanting for nothing!!!!

      Date of stay: June 2024
      • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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      Thank Liz M
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      Vicky Nel, General Manager at Lion Camp Safari Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 24 June 2024

      Dear lizmU9133FW,
      We enjoyed our time with you at Lion Camp. Thank you for your review and recommending Lion Camp. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

      Warm Regards
      Wayne, Vicky & The Lion Camp Team

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      Reviewed 21 June 2024

      Everything about our stay was wonderful - Vicky and Wayne were wonderful hosts, the staff went above and beyond (one of our group had a duffle bag zipper problem and Oscar came to the rescue). We loved watching animals from our balconies, our guide, Innocent, was fantastic at finding animals, the food was marvelous, and we wanted to stay longer. Thank you for giving us memories for a lifetime.

      Room tip: Beds are the best - sheets, comfort, having a USB right by the bed, all was perfect.
      Date of stay: June 2024
      • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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      Thank Nancy N
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      Vicky Nel, General Manager at Lion Camp Safari Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 24 June 2024

      Dear Departure259327,
      We are so excited that you and your group of friends enjoyed your time at Lion Camp. It was so much fun hosting such a lovely group of ladies and sharing our special place with you.

      Until next time!
      Wayne, Vicky, Innocent & The Lion Camp Team

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