Camelthorn Waterhole Wildlife Safari Cam

A Lifeline on the Boteti River

This live webcam overlooks a permanent waterhole fed by the Boteti River at Camelthorn Camp, on the western edge of Botswana's vast Makgadikgadi region. In a landscape shaped by long dry seasons, this precious water source becomes a magnet for the wildlife of the surrounding plains.

A Constant Parade of Wildlife

Witness the spectacular zebra migration as herds move between the Okavango Delta and the Makgadikgadi plains. Resident hippos wallow in the shallows while crocodiles, elephants, giraffe, wildebeest and the occasional lion arrive to drink, making every view unpredictable and full of life.

Conservation in Action

The waterhole is sustained by solar-powered boreholes that pump tens of thousands of litres daily, a remarkable local effort to keep wildlife alive through the harshest droughts. Tune in to this real-time view to experience one of Africa's great natural dramas unfold at the water's edge.