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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Latest Highlights

Crocodile Leaves Den for a Swim
Aug 28, 2025

Crocodile Leaves Den for a Swim

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

Baby Hippo Stands Up to Elephant Before Mum Comes to the Rescue

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

Hippos, Elephants & Zebra Share Camelthorn Waterhole

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

Zebra Timelapse: Up and Down the Bank to Drink at Camelthorn

Elephant Enjoys a Refreshing Drink at Camelthorn
Aug 22, 2025

Elephant Enjoys a Refreshing Drink at Camelthorn

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

Elephant Herd Arrives for a Night-Time Drink at Camelthorn

Porcupine Pair Foraging at Camelthorn Waterhole
Aug 20, 2025

Porcupine Pair Foraging at Camelthorn Waterhole

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

Hippo Drinks & Joins the Pod at Camelthorn

Fish Eagle Gets Bombed!
Aug 18, 2025

Fish Eagle Gets Bombed!

Elephant Contemplates What To Do With Hippos
Aug 15, 2025

Elephant Contemplates What To Do With Hippos

Zebra and Wildebeest Drink Together at Camelthorn
Aug 14, 2025

Zebra and Wildebeest Drink Together at Camelthorn

Intimate Crocodiles at Camelthorn
Aug 13, 2025

Intimate Crocodiles at Camelthorn