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About the lodge and live stream
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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Camelthorn Live Stream
Latest Highlights

Aug 28, 2025
Crocodile Leaves Den for a Swim

Aug 27, 2025
Baby Hippo Stands Up to Elephant Before Mum Comes to the Rescue

Aug 26, 2025
Hippos, Elephants & Zebra Share Camelthorn Waterhole

Aug 25, 2025
Zebra Timelapse: Up and Down the Bank to Drink at Camelthorn

Aug 22, 2025
Elephant Enjoys a Refreshing Drink at Camelthorn

Aug 21, 2025
Elephant Herd Arrives for a Night-Time Drink at Camelthorn

Aug 20, 2025
Porcupine Pair Foraging at Camelthorn Waterhole

Aug 19, 2025
Hippo Drinks & Joins the Pod at Camelthorn

Aug 18, 2025
Fish Eagle Gets Bombed!

Aug 15, 2025
Elephant Contemplates What To Do With Hippos

Aug 14, 2025
Zebra and Wildebeest Drink Together at Camelthorn

Aug 13, 2025