Djuma Cam
This is the oldest nature cam in the world. It’s been broadcasting LIVE from this spot since 1998. With some luck you might see big cats or a herd of elephant coming for a drink. You can also expect to see a lot of impala (light brown antelope), waterbuck (white circle on rump), nyala (males are darker with white stripes and have yellow legs while females are more orange white stripes on flanks) and many other types of mammals, birds and reptiles.
Djuma Cam
We’re thrilled to announce that the Djuma Cam is officially back online—and better than ever!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Will and Simon Coetzee (aka the Tech Bros) for their tireless work getting the camera, audio, and server systems up and running—and monkey-proofed! We’re also deeply grateful to the Zoomies, led by the ever-dedicated Sue, for the endless hours of behind-the-scenes testing and fine-tuning to get everything just right. And of course, Graham Wallington, thank you for your crucial help setting it all up.
To our incredible Djuma community: thank you for your patience over the past month—and for your unwavering support over the past 27 years. None of this would be possible without you.
This moment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. We’re cooking up some amazing ideas that will give you even more ways to connect with the remarkable animals who call Djuma home. To celebrate this “rebirth” of the Djuma Cam, we invite you to visit our shop at shop.djuma.com—where we’re launching a beautiful line of merchandise featuring some of our most iconic leopard friends. First up: Hosana, the beloved “Little Chief” who grew up under the watchful eye of the Djuma Cam.
But that’s not all…
Later this year—likely in September and October—we’ll be hosting a handful of exclusive expeditions to Djuma itself. As many of you know, Djuma is no longer a commercial lodge, and these very limited visits will be a rare chance to experience the magic of Djuma in person and see the wildlife you’ve come to know and love through the lens.
Want to be first in line for these? Head over to djuma.com and subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss out.
From all of us here on the Djuma Cam Team—welcome back. We can’t wait to share this next wild chapter with you.
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Djuma Cam
Dear Friends,
We’re overjoyed to share some deeply personal news with you all. After years of watching over this special waterhole cam, one that first came to life on 17th August 1998 with Graham Wallington and Paul Clifford from Africam, we’re thrilled to announce that the Djuma Cam is coming home.
Back then, our little cam, originally set up overlooking a modest waterhole at Djuma Bush Lodge (now Cheetah Plains), quickly found its forever home at Gowrie Dam in front of Vuyatela Lodge on Djuma Game Reserve, right here in the Sabi Sands Nature Reserve. Who could have imagined that this simple setup would capture the hearts of millions worldwide? From watching Safari, the brave one-eyed leopard, to seeing her daughter Karula become the first queen of Djuma, and now marveling at Tlalamba, our current reigning monarch, every moment has been a testament to the magic of this place.
The journey continued with many unforgettable chapters. In 2007, Wildearth was born on Djuma, launching LIVE safaris that brought the wonders of our home even closer to you. Then, in 2014, National Geographic took the adventure global with safariLIVE, and millions sat in awe on the largest safari vehicle in the world.
As we bid farewell to the last WildEarth LIVE safari this past February, a new chapter begins. We are taking over the running of the Djuma Cam, and soon a brand new camera system will be in place, ensuring that this legacy of being the longest running nature cam continues into the future. While we don’t have a firm restart date yet, our goal is to have everything set up by the end of March so that you never miss a moment of the beautiful comings and goings at Djuma.
We invite you to stay connected through our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube channel and here on the Djuma.com blog for all the latest updates. And if you’d like to become a Zoomie please drop us a line at zoom@djuma.com or if you want to be a moderator then email mod@djuma.com and we will put you on the waiting list. Currently we have a full complement of mods and zoomies but from time to time opportunities do open up and we will always go to the waiting list first.
You can also support us by checking out the new Djuma Cam shop, where we’ll be adding fresh Djuma Cam merchandise regularly.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support and the incredible outpouring of love for Djuma over the years. We are humbled and inspired by the bond you share with this wild, wonderful home and its amazing animal residents.
With love and excitement for the future,
Jurie and Pippa Moolman
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