Reviews of Splash Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
81 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"
The accommodation was superb." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 4n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia
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Buffalo
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Hippo
Multiple sightings
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Leopard
3 sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Roan antelope
1 sighting
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
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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
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Buffalo
10 sightings
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Cheetah
3 sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Hippo
10 sightings
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Lion
10 sightings
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Roan antelope
1 sighting
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Sitatunga
2 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
5 sightings
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Wild dog
3 sightings
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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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
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Buffalo
5 sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Hippo
5 sightings
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Leopard
3 sightings
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Lion
2 sightings
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Sitatunga
1 sighting
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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Wild dog
1 sighting
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Wildebeest
5 sightings
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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.
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Buffalo
Multiple sightings
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Cheetah
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Leopard
3 sightings
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Lion
6 sightings
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Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
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Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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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
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
7 sightings
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Hippo
10 sightings
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Leopard
1 sighting
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Lion
1 sighting
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Sitatunga
Multiple sightings
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Spotted Hyena
3 sightings
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Wild dog
1 sighting
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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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
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Cheetah
2 sightings
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Elephant
3 sightings
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Hippo
2 sightings
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Leopard
1 sighting
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Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
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Wild dog
4 sightings
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Wildebeest
3 sightings
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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
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Buffalo
Multiple sightings
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Cheetah
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Hippo
Multiple sightings
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Leopard
1 sighting
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Roan antelope
1 sighting
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Wild dog
Multiple sightings
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Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
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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
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Buffalo
4 sightings
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Cheetah
1 sighting
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Elephant
7 sightings
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Giraffe
3 sightings
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Hippo
2 sightings
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Leopard
1 sighting
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Lion
3 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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Wild dog
2 sightings
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Wildebeest
1 sighting
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Zebra
6 sightings
"Splash Camp review"
The chalet-style rooms were extremely spacious and comfortable.
Food was tasty, and there was a help-yourself bar, with branded spirits included, and this was a nice area for guests to mingle.
Just for info, there is no Wi-Fi anywhere in the camp - a good excuse to switch off!
Laundry was included (and they did 'smalls!)
Our guide (Dave, with Village the Tracker) was great - really went the extra mile to make things perfect for us, and to find the special animals. We felt very safe and cared-for in their hands.
The sundowner on the boat, with hippos nearby, having seen elephants crossing the river, was the highlight of our trip.
As a tip for others, we didn't really need any non-safari clothes, as we went to meals straight after the game drives." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 3n in Namibia
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Buffalo
10 sightings
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Cheetah
1 sighting
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Hippo
10 sightings
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Leopard
3 sightings
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Lion
8 sightings
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Wildebeest
8 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
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