Where is the Kalahari Desert live stream camera located?

The NamibiaCam Kalahari Desert waterhole is located within the Gondwana Kalahari Park in southern Namibia, close to Kalahari Anib Lodge. It is 33km from Mariental, 34km from Stampriet, and 281km from Windhoek.

What animals can be seen at the Kalahari waterhole?

28 species have been recorded at the Kalahari waterhole, including: eland (Taurotragus oryx), greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), gemsbok (Oryx gazella), angolan giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis), blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), ostrich (Struthio camelus), Burchell's zebra (Equus quagga burchellii), common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), steenbok (Raphicercus campestris), meerkat (Suricata suricatta), honey badger (Mellivora capensis), leopard (Panthera pardus), black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas), bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis), cape fox (Vulpes chama), aardvark (Orycteropus afer), and aardwolf (Proteles cristata).

What predators are found at the Kalahari waterhole?

Predators recorded at the Kalahari waterhole include leopard (Panthera pardus), caracal (Caracal caracal), African wildcat (Felis lybica), black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas), bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis), cape fox (Vulpes chama), small spotted genet (Genetta genetta), and aardwolf (Proteles cristata).

Are there lions or elephants at the Kalahari waterhole?

Lions and elephants are not found in this part of Namibia. They occur in the northern regions, particularly in Etosha National Park and the Caprivi Strip. The Kalahari waterhole features a different and equally remarkable array of desert-adapted species, including leopard, kudu, eland, giraffe, and the rare aardwolf.

Are there special or rare animals at the Kalahari waterhole?

The Kalahari waterhole is home to several species rarely seen on camera. These include the aardwolf (Proteles cristata), a specialist termite-eater; the damaraland mole-rat (Fukomys damarensis), which lives underground; the springhare (Pedetes capensis), a nocturnal kangaroo-like rodent; and the kalahari tent tortoise (Psammobates oculiferus), endemic to the southern Kalahari.

What are the animals licking at the Kalahari waterhole?

The animals are licking a salt block provided by Gondwana Kalahari Park rangers. Salt blocks are mineral deposits used primarily by herbivores to supplement essential nutrients — including calcium, magnesium, sodium, and zinc — that are scarce in the Kalahari's sandy soils.

Kalahari Desert Live Stream

About the Kalahari Desert Cam

NamibiaCam's Kalahari Desert waterhole is set in the heart of the Gondwana Kalahari Park in southern Namibia, just 33 km from Mariental and 34 km from Stampriet, near Kalahari Anib Lodge.

Here, the Kalahari unfolds in pure, untamed beauty. Golden grasses shimmer against burnt-orange dunes, dark green acacias punctuate the horizon, and an endless blue sky stretches beyond imagination. As the sun dips low, the desert ignites in a breathtaking display of fiery reds, deep purples, and glowing ambers.

Animals in the area

While the Kalahari Desert is a semi-arid environment with limited and unpredictable rainfall, many animals have successfully adapted to survive and thrive in these challenging conditions.

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)

The largest of the three oryx species, with a distinctive light brown/grey coat and black leg markings.

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Ostrich

At 2.7 metres tall, the flightless ostrich is the largest bird in the world, found across Africa's savannahs and deserts.

Springbok

One of Africa's fastest antelopes, capable of reaching speeds up to 88 km/h.

Giraffe

The world's tallest animal, standing up to 6 metres, is an unmistakable presence across the Kalahari.

Gnu / Blue Wildebeest

Standing 1.4 m at the shoulder and weighing up to 200 kg, both sexes carry distinctive curving horns.

Black-backed Jackal

A medium-sized, dog-like predator known for its distinctive two-toned coat.

Aardvark

A burrowing insectivore that feeds on ants and termites, capable of digging to safety in mere minutes.

Eland

Africa's largest antelope, both sexes bearing heavy spirally twisted horns up to 1 m in length.

A place to rest, a place to wonder

Experience the beauty of the Kalahari on a sunset drive at Kalahari Anib Lodge and appreciate abundance of a different sort at the Kalahari Farmhouse, where artesian water blesses the desert, creating a lush secret garden. The Gondwana Kalahari Park is also home to Kalahari Anib Camping2Go and Kalahari Anib Campsite.

The Gondwana Kalahari Park

In 1937, German prince Friedrich Hermann zu Solms-Baruth purchased farm Dabib — almost 50,000 ha (500 km²) — laying the foundation for what is now a protected natural haven.

Sustainability Efforts

The Gondwana Collection protects sensitive desert ecosystems, funds nature conservation through responsible hospitality, and creates employment for Namibians — all facilities feature solar power, water-recycling plants, and responsible waste management.

The Kalahari Dunes

Covering roughly 1.6 million square kilometres, the Kalahari is the largest continuous stretch of sand on Earth, spanning south-eastern Angola across Namibia and Botswana to northern South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the camera located?

NamibiaCam's Kalahari Desert waterhole lies within the Gondwana Kalahari Park in the southern part of Namibia, close to Kalahari Anib Lodge — 33 km from Mariental, 34 km from Stampriet, and 281 km from Windhoek.

What animals can be seen?

Animals seen at the waterhole include: Eland, Greater Kudu, Gemsbok, Angolan Giraffe, Blue Wildebeest, Springbok, Ostrich, Burchell's Zebra, Common Warthog, Steenbok, Common Duiker, Cape Hare, Springhare, Honey Badger, Striped Polecat, Cape Porcupine, Meerkat, Ground Squirrel, Yellow Mongoose, Slender Mongoose, African Wild Cat, Black-backed Jackal, Bat-eared Fox, Cape Fox, Small Spotted Genet, Leopard, Aardvark, and Aardwolf.

What predators are prevalent in the area?

Sightings include: Caracal, African Wild Cat, Black-backed Jackal, Bat-eared Fox, Cape Fox, Small Spotted Genet, Aardwolf, and Leopard.

Are there special animals?

Also found in this area of the Kalahari: Kalahari Tent Tortoise, Leopard Tortoise, Damaraland Mole-rat, Acacia Rat, Four-striped Grass Mouse, and Desert Pygmy Mouse.

What rock are the animals licking?

The animals are licking a salt block placed by park rangers. Salt blocks supply essential minerals — calcium, magnesium, sodium, and zinc — that herbivores need to supplement their diets.

Are there lions or elephants?

These animals are not found in this area of Namibia. They do, however, occur in the northern parts of the country.

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