Large-spotted Genet Safari: Day-by-day

Overlooking a significant waterhole within a private reserve of the Okavango Delta, Splash puts the "luxury" into safari. Within the treeline in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Splash Camp arises like a crescent-shaped oasis in the wilderness.

Right in front of this substantial camp, and visible from almost every angle – tented chalets, lounge, plunge pool, firepit – is an extensive waterhole that is a magnet for animals big and small, especially as the dry season progresses.

It’s an alluring prospect, a haven of luxury that retains an outdoors feel. Largely constructed of wood, with stretched canvas walls, the airy buildings are mellowed by thatched roofs. Their wide frontage makes the most of the aspect, while admitting plenty of light.

Bedrooms are smart and well appointed, with views from veranda and bed alike. Light-coloured sofas invite relaxation in the contemporary lounge. And in the open-sided dining area, ceiling fans rotate lazily above the long table while you tuck into substantial yet interesting meals.

It's all about the wildlife here – "digital detox" is not just a slogan, it's camp policy – so your experience of the wildlife and wilderness won't be marred by any pesky emails or other digital disturbance from the outside world.

"Our guide (ST) and tracker (OB) were good, & worked hard to try to find things.."

Mr & Mrs K fromfromWales

Arrived 11 Feb 2025, 3 nights

You’ll explore this exclusive area by 4x4 – no more than six guests to a vehicle – with guides who are particularly experienced in tracking predators. In season, slip into a mokoro and glide almost silently along the shallow waterways or – towards the end of the year – take a motorboat to a nearby heronry: a particular bonus for birdwatchers and photographers. See our full report on Splash Camp

Chitabe Lediba is situated on an elevated island within the private Chitabe Reserve, a fairly dry area towards the south of Botswana's Okavango Delta. Largely surrounded by the Moremi Game Reserve, it is generally regarded as good for game year-round – and the camp's focus is solely on drives rather than water activities.

"we loved the small, intimate feeling of the camp...we had a fantastic guide"

Mr & Mrs BfromPA

Arrived 17 May 2024, 3 nights

Chitabe Lediba is a smart, very comfortable camp in an area that has a great diversity of game. The guiding team is very professional and friendly, keen to get good sightings but also thoughtful about how our interaction may affect the animals' behaviour. While activities are limited to 4WD game drives in this dry camp, it lies within a concession that consistently delivers some fantastic game experiences. See our full report on Chitabe Lediba

Perched above the Savuti Channel, Savuti Camp is superbly placed for watching the comings and goings of elephants. It's in a wonderful location, too, for observing the lions that – now that the flow in the channel has once more fallen – have been drawn back to this remote area in increasing numbers.

The camp combines luxury and immersion in the wild, with stylish chalets set up on stilts looking over the channel. Wake in your four-poster bed to the sounds of the bush seeping through the mesh windows, or slide back the glazed doors and step out into this pristine environment.

The more intrepid could even spend a night sleeping out in an elevated hide above the Zibadianja Lagoon, where a shower is set up, and dinner is served – to the same high standards as in camp.

Watching elephants and other animals from camp is endlessly absorbing, whether from the camp’s main deck overlooking a permanent waterhole, from the pool deck, or from the privacy of your own veranda.

"The accommodation was first class."

Mrs RfromDaventry

Arrived 13 Jun 2018, 2 nights

Game drives and walking safaris offer the chance to explore further afield amid the peace of a substantial private reserve. All in an area with a fascinating natural history that comes alive with excellent guiding. See our full report on Savuti Camp