Pete's Pond in Mashatu - webcam
Pete's Pond - description
Mashat is an example of everything that defines the wilderness in Africa. The Nature Reserve is located in Botswana.
Botswana is an inland state in South Africa adjacent to South Africa, Namibia in the west, Zambia in the north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia are close to one point. This is the third most economical state of Africa.
On the remnants of the irrigation system, which was placed on the abandoned field of cotton, a large area was excavated and Pete's pond originated. Thanks to their efforts and efforts, volunteers have transformed barren farmland into a viable nature reserve.
In 2005, a webcam was installed in a shelter that was built next to the pond.
During the day, animals such as elephants, giraffes, wartworms, impallies, baboons, crocodiles and many birds can be seen in the water and around the pond. At night, large cats, hyenas, a number of smaller carnivores, and various kinds of frogs can be seen at the pond.
Pete's Pond - Live











19.11 UPDATES
I was really looking forward to launching a new camera here, unfortunately I have bad news.
Hello everyone,
We were waiting for the installation of a new camera system with a prepared satellite team. We have received the following messages from the Mashatu leadership
"Dear Pondie,
As you know, we worked with Africam to bring Pete's Pond to life. Ensuring that the camera works well in a case requires not only proper technical installation, but also a reliable on-site technical team to support it. This is especially true for Pete's Pond, where the camera is isolated and far from the cottage. After a few years I will be leaving Mashatu, I have been a technical support for the camera for many years. The new management team decided to end the camera concession due to insufficient technical and support staff.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the years. I would also like to thank Paul and his African team for trying to make it work.
Pete Le Roux
9.10 UPDATES
Hello everyone,
We are close to completing the installation date. The good news is that the Pete's Pond broadcast will be set up in mid-November at the latest, but perhaps at the beginning of the month. There are contracts that need to be signed and a contract with the administrator to be concluded, I apologize for the long wait. Due to many factors, it took much longer than expected.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Paul
7.8. Update Pete's Pond on Mashatu
Hello everyone,
We apologize for the late post.
We are finalizing some contracts and should have an installation date soon. We are also finishing work on a new social platform, which we must do first.
Africam is set to launch 2-2 cameras in the next 3 months, and Pete's Pond is part of it.
I'll update you next week and hopefully have a fixed date.
regards,
Paul
Message from Peter:
Hello everyone, it turned out to be a slow process of obtaining spare parts, especially for a satellite modem, for which I do not have a confirmed date yet, although I try to hope until Monday. I'm trying to arrange things for the installation between Christmas and New Year, but at the moment I can't promise that it will be possible yet. - Peter
Thank you for your info :-)
test tanks
Camera does not work… Someone stole equipment from the camera. It will take some time, as Petr has to order the stolen components and install the camera again.
7: 16 Four Zebras at the Napajedla
9: 20 herd of elephants in watering, 9: 37 giraffe, herd of wildebeest, antelope
9: 20 giraffes at the napajedla
11: 15 Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras
9: 40 elephant herd
17: 57 Four Giraffes
The new camera arrived, Petr changed it and now we have a nice transfer, the picture is much better!
Beautiful Giraffe :-)
12: 50 elephant herd at the watering can
9: 50 young eagle breeze
18: 07 jackal
7: 15 baboons, antelopes, beads
12: 05 giraffe, 12: 15 elephants
13: 08 zebra, ostrich
19: 45 elephant herd
Fixed
In Africa just yesterday's record
Since yesterday Ivu certainly not, today 4x transmission has been corrected since morning. I'm going to do it again, thanks for the alert.
So I apologize to Petro, I looked 1x yesterday and today, I did not know you already know about it. Thank you for your repair.
Ivu cool, it's been falling a lot in the last few days and I'm not 24 / 7. I already know why it is. Today they released the official message: I hope they have a new camera, that maybe a better image 🙂 Here's the message:
Hi everyone, I'm still fighting the satellite company and I'm sorry it takes so long. I note more positively that I finally agreed with the camera manufacturer, who agreed to return the original camera and refund me, rather than to replace the camera. I ordered a new camera - other brands. As soon as we arrive, we will replace the camera and broadcast… .Petr
20: 10 two leopards
18: 05 elephant herd
17: 45 sunset
11: 20 hyena
Around 12,00 bald eagle on a tree by the lake. There are a lot of beautiful animals, but you crocodiles, I'm afraid I'll see something I won't give…
Ivu's bald eagle certainly was not, it does not exist in Africa. I did not get it anymore, but 100% was a brilliant eagle.
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13: 15 monkey, 13: 45 pig in the mud
11: 40 herd of zebra, giraffe