Camelthorn Waterhole Live – Boteti River, Botswana

Welcome to the Camelthorn Camp live camera, streaming from a vital waterhole on the Boteti River in Botswana's Makgadikgadi region - a lifeline for wildlife during one of the harshest dry seasons on record. In partnership with Explore.org

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In 2024, Botswana faced its driest wet season in 40 years. As water sources dried up and animals struggled to survive, a remarkable effort began: a local couple started pumping water into the Boteti River from their private boreholes. Joined by Animal Survival International (ASI), the project now delivers nearly 16,000 gallons (60,000 liters) of water daily using solar-powered pumps and extended piping - with plans to expand further.

This camera captures the heart of the action:
🦓 The awe-inspiring zebra migration from the Okavango Delta
🦛 Resident hippos cooling in the waterhole
🐊 Crocodiles sheltering in the riverbank caves
🦁 Elephants, lions, wildebeest, giraffe, and more visiting daily

📍 Location: Camelthorn Camp, Boteti River, Botswana
🎥 Supported by: Animal Survival International (ASI) & Explore.org

Watch as the region's most iconic wildlife congregates at this critical water source. During Botswana's severe drought, this waterhole has become a vital refuge where zebras, hippos, elephants, and dozens of other species gather daily. The camera captures both the natural drama of wildlife interaction and the human conservation effort that has made survival possible for thousands of animals across the Makgadikgadi ecosystem.