NamibiaCam's Namib Desert waterhole lies within the Gondwana Namib Park, bordering the Namib Naukluft Park. Built in 2006, the special character of this waterhole has not only an impact on the surrounding wildlife but stretches across the globe, from home to home through live streaming.
The waterhole is situated within an open plain, 8km from Namib Desert Lodge. A solar-powered borehole fills a nearby reservoir and is monitored by a water float that opens as the waterhole's levels decline. Being situated within a remote destination like the Namib Desert, intermittent interruptions are likely to occur at times.
While the Namib Desert is arid and water is scarce, many animals have successfully adapted to live and thrive in this climate. Within the Namib Sand Sea habitats and micro-environments, visitors may find:
Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) is the common name for the most well known and largest of the three oryx species.
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The 2.7-metre-tall flightless ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the largest bird in the world and occurs naturally across the savannahs and deserts of Africa.
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The Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) can reach a top speed of up to 88km/h, putting it on the list of the ten fastest land animals.
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Being the world's tallest animal, one cannot mistakenly a Giraffe (Giraffe). Standing at up to 6 meters tall, these long-legged beauties are a sight to behold.
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The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is superbly built for speed. Its slim, aerodynamic body, long legs and elongated tail allow it to reach speeds of up to 120 km/h, making it the fastest land animal.
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With its striking black-and-white stripes, the zebra (Equus zebra) is one of the most instantly recognisable animals on Earth.
Read more →An oasis for heart and soul where the only sound is the whispering wind. On the dunes. In the desert. Beneath a vast, star-strewn sky. Feet dipping into the cool water of the pool, a glass of wine in hand, and your mind filled with the memories of an extraordinary day
At Gondwana Namib Park, each accommodation experience offers a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and the desert. Choose between the Namib Dune Star Camp places you beneath a canopy of stars, Desert Whisper offers the luxury of solitude, a private retreat in the sweeping sandy sea
For elegance grounded in nature, the Namib Desert Lodge sits at the foot of ancient, petrified dunes. For those seeking even closer contact with the landscape, Namib Desert Camping2Go (self-catering) or the Namib Desert Campsite provide simple, immersive experiences under the open sky.
The Gondwana Namib Park was established in 2004, when Gondwana Collection Namibia acquired a local guest-farm. Over the years, additional land was purchased and fences were systematically removed – including those between neighbouring farms and the bordering Namib-Naukluft Park.
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The Gondwana Namib Park safeguards one of the world's most sensitive desert ecosystems through a model that unites conservation and responsible tourism.
Read moreFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Information about predators in the area.
The camera is located at the coordinates: -24.074923, 15.887410
Information about the mineral lick.
Information about desert animal diets.
The waterhole is maintained by a solar-powered borehole system.
The waterhole is artificial, built in 2006 and maintained for wildlife.
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