Reviews of Splash Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
102 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Splash Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Splash Camp review"
Our overall exposure to wildlife was incredible and we appreciated having a guide (Josiah) and tracker (Eba). We enjoyed Josiah and Eba who took the time everyday to discover experiences, share their knowledge of wildlife and village culture in the delta. Additionally, only the 2 of us were on the drive and the rest of the time there were a total of 4 people. Upon request, we did experience the boat ride and mokoro, which were very nice diversions.
Our cabin was roomy, excellent and we loved the outdoor shower. The food was exceptional and the staff was friendly, helpful, and regularly performed extra touches. For example, there was an unexpected dinner under the stars one night, and they provided warm blankets and water bottles for the very cold morning rides." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Sitatunga
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Splash Camp review"
The accommodation was superb." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 4n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Splash Camp review"
The food was great, it's amazing how they can rustle it all up in the middle of nowhere.
Just sitting on the deck of our room in the afternoon, with impala and warthogs snuffling about by our feet and ten different species out at the watering hole, in an everchanging parade, was magical to witness.
We were lucky enough to see a cheetah hunt, wild dogs chasing and a standoff between lions and buffalo. When the guides are excited too, you know you are witnessing something special. There were also lots of babies about - hyena, lion cubs, hippo and elephants." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Sitatunga
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Wild dog
3 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Splash Camp review"
All team members - camp managers, assistants, chefs, cleaners, etc - are very welcoming, extremely professional, nice, listening and answering any needs you can have. They are also very careful about all safety and security aspects. We saw it as very nice that all team members are made visible - for example, the junior waiters get to present the menu for dinner.
Finally, we were asked multiple times for our open and honest feedback, and we did perceive this as a strong and honest will to improve even further - knowing that the quality of the overall experience is already extremely high!
Wildlife is extremely abundant. We saw countless and extremely varied animals.
It is simply magical to arrive at the Camp and see elephants, giraffes and zebras only a few dozens of meters away, in the plain in front of the main area, after having already seen pelicans, ostrichs, warthogs, etc on the way from the airstrip. And then the safari excursions bring it to a higher level, with extremely knowledgeable guides and trackers. They are able to spot so many animals, as well as perfectly explain the animals habits, ways of life, and how they track them. It is also very pleasant also to be maximum 6 guests in a car, and staying with the same guide, tracker, and guests during the stay. One small potential point for improvement would be that, beyond the obvious stars of the show (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, wild dogs, hyenas, hippos, etc - which we were lucky to see all during our stay), guides potentially spend some more time also on looking for and providing explanations on plants and smaller animals, like birds, reptiles, small rodents, insects, as these are also of interest. We for example got some explanation on termites and their role in the ecosystem and the food chain, which was also great. Same principle of taking more time at a slower pace to see birds during the boat tour would be appreciated. Finally, we had a 30-minute tour on a mokoro, which either should have been longer, in another location; or simply replaced by an additional game drive.
The accommodation at the camp, both common area and bedrooms, is very beautiful, very clean, well organised, and very comfortable. Everything is carefully thought of in the smallest details. And even if some people might regard this as an inconvenient, we loved having no network, allowing for a digital detox and nice discussions with the other guests.
Food was relatively simple dishes, but always nicely presented and tasting good, with many drinks, hot and cold, being available all day long.
Transfers are organised extremely smoothly and in a very efficient manner, allowing to spend the maximum amount of time to enjoy the camp and wildlife.
Finally, one request to Expert Africa: we wished you could have mentioned the baby & mum charity that Splash support before we left home. This would have allowed us to bring some baby items with us, that we no longer need, and would have been useful in Botswana." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa

Buffalo
5 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
5 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Sitatunga
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
5 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Splash Camp review"
Facilities were fancier than Ilala but not as well-ventilated and in fact when it was windy was much less comfortable and harder to adjust.
It would have been great to have the coffee with wakeup.
Pool was fantastic (same with Ilala).
Meals were family style; that would have been great to be very clear before getting there. They accommodated solo dining but it was quite awkward. After being with people all day it was really a lot to also dine with them. To consolidate the memories it helped me to have some quiet time. Others are different, I know, but options are important.
Also, staff do not get to see their families for 2 months (guides) or 3 months (everyone else) and they are not allowed access wifi (which does exist at camp). That truly is not ok. The divide between us is huge already; compassion is important.
At times I felt a little unsafe -- on the boat ride and once with the elephants in particular; I wished we had been further from a bull who was protecting his family. On the boat ride it was beautiful but that is also the highest mosquito time. I wished that there had been mosquito spray available right on the truck or some other provision." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
Regarding concerns about staff spending extended periods away from their families, this setup is common across many industries globally - hospitality, mining, marine, and the military to name a few. This is usually due to the location of the workplace. Typically, staff work on a rotation of 8 to 12 weeks on duty followed by 2 to 4 weeks off. This scheduling accommodates the reality that many staff members face lengthy and sometimes challenging journeys to reach their homes.
Wi-Fi was recently installed at Splash Camp, and initially priority has been given to guest access due to limited band width. However, plans are underway to enhance the internet facilities for staff.
We are looking into the safety concerns raised by this traveller.

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Roan antelope
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Splash Camp review"
The rooms are spacious with a very good bed. The fan beside the bed was a life saver during the hot nights. From the main building you follow a sandy path to your room. If it's dark you are always accompanied to/from your room by your guide because the camp is not fenced. From your room you cannot see your neighbors, which we liked, because privacy is important to us. The pool is small but clean; although we didn't use it we know how refreshing it can be on hot days. Since you are in a wet part of the wilderness keep in mind that there are a lot of insects.
The food was very tasteful and we admire the creativity of the kitchen. We liked the concept of 1 long table with all the guests; the best way to share experiences, photo's and to get to know people. We also loved the singing and dancing of the staff. The curio shop is small but very complete. The also sell good safari clothes, might you need anything.
There is NO Wifi in the camp. Perfect for a digital detox!" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
7 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Sitatunga
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Splash Camp review"
Safari guide was just amazing both as a person and as a professional.
As for accommodation we would wish it to be a bit cleaner." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya; 3n in Rwanda; 3n in Botswana; 3n in Tanzania; 2n in South Africa; 2n in Zimbabwe

Cheetah
2 sightings

Elephant
3 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
2 sightings

Wild dog
4 sightings

Wildebeest
3 sightings

Zebra
3 sightings
"Splash Camp review"
The rooms have a modern twist to them, and are well spaced out, facing onto the lagoon.
The team are delightful, with many familiar faces. The food is of a very high standard.
Game sightings are good, ranging across the whole of the southern part of the concession.
Kwando appear to have taken on board feed back and the guides in Splash and Kwara are now co-operating better so there is less overlap than I have encountered previously." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Splash Camp review"
"Splash Camp review"
The camp facilities and tent were excellent: the tent had indoor and outdoor showers and mosquito nets were put down at night, although we weren’t aware of these pests during our stay in Botswana in September.
We were staying at Splash on Botswana’s Independence Day, during which the staff provided us all with special memories as they sang and danced. Staff were all friendly and helpful and the food was excellent." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana

Buffalo
4 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
7 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wild dog
2 sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
6 sightings
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