Namib Desert Live Stream

There is grass, trees and bushes within one kilometer radius of the waterhole which currently provides sufficient food for the animals.

There have been sightings of the following: Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)




Leopard (Panthera pardus)



Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas)


Bat-eared fox ( Otocyon megalotis)

Cape fox (Vulpes chama)
Small spotted Genet (Genetta genetta)

The animals are licking a salt block, provided by the park rangers. Salt blocks are natural deposits of essential minerals that animals, especially herbivores, use to supplement their diets. They provide key nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and zinc, helping wildlife maintain health and vitality in their often mineral-scarce habitats.

The waterhole is situated within the privately owned Gondwana Namib Park, located in the ancient Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world, primarily spanning Namibia in Southern Africa.

In this private reserve, all man-made fences have been removed, creating an expansive area of over 56,540 square kilometres (21,830 sq mi). This open landscape supports ecotourism, the only sustainable land-use model that allows wildlife and vegetation to recover while preserving the natural environment. Wildlife roams freely across Gondwana Namib Park, moving seamlessly between neighboring Namib-Naukluft National Park and surrounding privately owned guest farms.

A pipe supplies the waterhole from a nearby reservoir, with a float valve regulating the flow. As the water level drops with increased wildlife activity, the system automatically refills the waterhole when fewer animals are present.

While animals can also drink directly from the reservoir located about 150 meters behind the camera, they generally prefer the waterhole. Another waterhole is situated 8 km to the south, near the Namib Desert Lodge.

In response to the declining availability of natural water sources for wildlife, this artificial waterhole was constructed in 2006, following the transformation of the farm into a nature reserve by Gondwana Collection Namibia. At that time, game species that were once indigenous to the area were also reintroduced.

The waterhole was reconstructed in June 2021, featuring a central round “rock” to reduce evaporation and provide a perch for birds. Water is supplied from a reservoir located 150 metres to the north-east, filled by a solar-powered pump drawing groundwater from a 100-metre (300 ft) deep borehole. A float valve regulates the flow to the waterhole, ensuring it refills automatically as levels fluctuate with wildlife activity.