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Welcome to Camelthorn

On the edge of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi National Park, Camelthorn Farmstead and Animal Survival International (ASI) have created a vital refuge for wildlife in the face of worsening drought. In 2024, Botswana endured its driest wet season in 40 years, leaving water sources dry and animals in crisis. In response, the couple behind Camelthorn began pumping water from their private boreholes into the dry Boteti River. ASI joined their efforts, installing a solar-powered pump, seven solar panels, and extended piping to deliver nearly 16,000 gallons (60,000 liters) of water daily. This waterhole now draws thousands of migrating zebras from the Okavango Delta each year, offering an incredible view of one of southern Africa’s great wildlife events.
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Latest Highlights

Crocodiles Catch the Last Sun at Camelthorn Waterhole
Aug 7, 2025

Crocodiles Catch the Last Sun at Camelthorn Waterhole

African Fish Eagles Rest Together at Camelthorn Waterhole
Aug 6, 2025

African Fish Eagles Rest Together at Camelthorn Waterhole

Who Has the Biggest Mouth?
Aug 6, 2025

Who Has the Biggest Mouth?

Elephants Face Off with a Hippo Roadblock at Camelthorn Waterhole
Aug 4, 2025

Elephants Face Off with a Hippo Roadblock at Camelthorn Waterhole

Hippo Gently Nudges Baby While Grazing
Aug 1, 2025

Hippo Gently Nudges Baby While Grazing

After-Dark Descent: Zebras Tackle the Banks at Camelthorn
Jul 31, 2025

After-Dark Descent: Zebras Tackle the Banks at Camelthorn

Elephants Navigate Past Sleeping Hippos for a Swim
Jul 30, 2025

Elephants Navigate Past Sleeping Hippos for a Swim

Elephants Clash with Zebra Migration Chaos
Jul 29, 2025

Elephants Clash with Zebra Migration Chaos

Young Hippo Mistakes Crocodile for a Pillow!
Jul 28, 2025

Young Hippo Mistakes Crocodile for a Pillow!

African Fish Eagle Calls Loudly Over Its Catch
Jul 25, 2025

African Fish Eagle Calls Loudly Over Its Catch

Little Hippos on the Move, Big Hippos Chill Out
Jul 24, 2025

Little Hippos on the Move, Big Hippos Chill Out

Crocodile Sleeps in Cave as Bats Flutter In and Out
Jul 23, 2025

Crocodile Sleeps in Cave as Bats Flutter In and Out