Africam
Waterhole cameras in southern African reserves, running since the nineties, where nothing happens for an hour and then everything does.
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How to get the most from it
Africam sits in Nature & Animal Cams under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something calming and mesmerising.
About this category: Nest cams, reef cams, feeders and trackers. The best possible thing to leave open on a second monitor and glance at occasionally.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Winding down when your head is busy
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Africam: quick answers
Is Africam free?
Yes. Africam is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Africam?
No. You can use Africam without signing up for anything.
Does Africam work on a phone?
Yes. Africam works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Africam safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Africam take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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