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.

"The rooms and lodge are excellent.. very well stocked with game"

Mr & Mrs HfromUK

Arrived 7 Aug 2022, 4 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

Savuti Camp is about 30km due west of the Savuti Marsh, and the famous Savuti area of Chobe National Park. It stands within the private 1,250km² Linyanti Reserve, on the edge of the Savuti Channel, whose water levels fluctuate over the years. The camp is elevated above the channel, giving views from every area of the wildlife drawn to the water.

In the north, beside the Linyanti River, the environment is like the Chobe riverfront: open floodplains beside the water, an adjacent band of riverine forest, and then dense (mostly mopane) forests stretching away south.

"The accommodation was first class."

Mrs RfromDaventry

Arrived 13 Jun 2018, 2 nights

Savuti Camp’s location, raised above the Savuti Channel, is unique in that wildlife comes to the camp when the channel has a very low flow. The wildlife is plentiful and varied, and the natural history of the area fascinating, brought to life with great guiding. All of this is complimented by good food, friendly staff and very comfortable rooms and communal areas. Do ensure you are by the pool deck as the day heats up; this is the best time to see the elephants. See our full report on Savuti Camp