This is the moment two baboons were caught on camera hijacking a holiday home’s swimming pool as they splash and play in the water.

The footage was recorded recently at a seaside resort in Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.

The clip, posted on the account of Kalliste Bettys Bay, a one-bedroom self-catering cottage, shows the two baboons in the pool with an ocean view in the background. The animals are seen splashing and playing together before climbing out and shaking off the droplets.

The holiday home captioned the clip: “Early-morning swim. Front-row ocean views. Soaking up the sun like they booked the place. When the baboons beat you to the pool… and honestly? They’re doing it better.”

The video that was filmed on 31st January gained a lot of attention online, reaching almost five million views.

One user commented that they found the video “offensive and cruel,” adding with laughter: “You should be ashamed of yourself. At least put down a couple of towels and a few virgin cocktails! So hard to find good service when all we want to do is monkey around.”

Another user commented: “Did you give them an invoice after leaving?”

One commenter wrote: “Love the pool party!”

Another added: “How beautiful. Thanks so much for allowing them to swim in your pool.”

Some users also wondered if the primates were the same two that were seen enjoying the pool in 2019.

The area is home to the chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) species, and local residents say the animals can often be spotted wandering into urban areas in search for food or shelter.

(Aloysius Fernandes /Newsflash)