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

Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl Scans for Prey
Jun 27, 2025

Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl Scans for Prey

Elephant Enjoys a Dustbath at Camelthorn
Jun 26, 2025

Elephant Enjoys a Dustbath at Camelthorn

Crocodile, Fish Eagles & Hippos Share the Waterhole
Jun 25, 2025

Crocodile, Fish Eagles & Hippos Share the Waterhole

Tag, You’re It? Mongoose Tries His Luck with an Impala
Jun 24, 2025

Tag, You’re It? Mongoose Tries His Luck with an Impala

Curious Young Hippo Follows Porcupine Around
Jun 23, 2025

Curious Young Hippo Follows Porcupine Around

Verreaux's Eagle Owl Visits Camelthorn Waterhole
Jun 20, 2025

Verreaux's Eagle Owl Visits Camelthorn Waterhole

Porcupine on the Move: Night time Forage by the Boteti River
Jun 19, 2025

Porcupine on the Move: Night time Forage by the Boteti River

A Wild Waterhole Gathering
Jun 18, 2025

A Wild Waterhole Gathering

Hippo Keeps a Watchful Eye on Crocodile Den
Jun 17, 2025

Hippo Keeps a Watchful Eye on Crocodile Den

Blacksmith Lapwings vs. Curious Hyena
Jun 13, 2025

Blacksmith Lapwings vs. Curious Hyena

Hippo Mom’s Watchful Eye on Visitor at Night
Jun 12, 2025

Hippo Mom’s Watchful Eye on Visitor at Night

Bold Baby Hippo Walks Over Crocodiles - and Sits on One!
Jun 11, 2025

Bold Baby Hippo Walks Over Crocodiles - and Sits on One!