The Africa Explorer
13 Episodes
Explore the African continent from the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to the wonders of the Red Sea in Egypt and experience the African continent as never before. You will discover the beauty of this magnificent continent from the Okavango Delta to the Namib Desert and swim beneath the warm Indian Ocean waters of the Seychelles and Maldives Islands. Take a 4x4 safari in the Kalahari, track wild animals in Sabi Sabi and climb the Drakensberg Mountains in KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho with the glorious exuberance of the African Explorer.
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AE12 - Kilimanjaro the mountain of greatness
Episode 1
We take an authentic safari experience at Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa, and explore the perfect island getaway on Mozambique’s Benguerra Island. Then we take on, from Serengeti to summit, conquering Kilimanjaro. And there’s a birdwatcher’s paradise on the Okavango Delta.
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25:16Episode 2
AE10 - Elephant Back Safari
Episode 2
Wander the wilds of northern Zimbabwe on elephant-back, dive with giant manta rays and stealthy sharks at Kuredu in the Maldives. Visit Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa's premier seaside resorts, and join us on the prowl for the game in Kruger Park.
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25:01Episode 3
AE11 - The Serengeti
Episode 3
Venture into the heat-hazed desert of the Karoo to the town that time forgot, and follow one of the few remaining packs of wild dogs in South Africa’s Kruger Park. Then we explore the world’s greatest game show: the Serengeti migration, and find out where to watch it.
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25:11Episode 4
AE09 - It's all about the wildlife
Episode 4
We visit Mala Mala, one of Africa's most exclusive private game reserves, and get digging for diamonds in Africa’s diamond capital. There’s a trip to the Okavango Delta, the jewel of the Kalahari, before relaxing in the creature comforts of Sabi Sabi Sands game reserve.
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24:36Episode 5
AE06 - Lesotho 4x4
Episode 5
Take a 4x4 adventure through the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, and experience the unique AfroEuro-Asian blend of Mauritius. Then sneak off to an exclusive hideaway at Gunn's Camp, Botswana.
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25:56Episode 6
AE08 - Kalahari 4x4
Episode 6
Take a 4x4 adventure on the dunes of the Kalahari, and journey into the wild miracle of Ngorongoro Crater. Then, Zimbabwe offers a floating game lodge on Lake Kariba, and we discover the bushveld under cover of darkness at Exeter Lodge in Sabi Sands.
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24:44Episode 7
AE07 - The Enigmatic life of Sharks
Episode 7
We visit Lapalala’s rhino sanctuary in the Waterberg Mountains of South Africa and investigate the enigmatic life of sharks in the Indian Ocean. Then we’re on the trail of the Big Five at N’duna Lodge in Zimbabwe.
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AE05 - Desert Elephants of the Kaokoveld
Episode 8
Trek with the elusive desert elephants of the Kaokoveld, and swim with the gentle giants of the sea off the coast of Mozambique. Wild creatures meet creature comforts at the Kapama game lodge.
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25:04Episode 9
AE02 - Okavango Delta
Episode 9
Off-road adventure through Botswana’s Okavango Delta precede trout fishing in KwaZulu-Natal, and then we take a wild dive, exploring reefs and wrecks in the Red Sea.
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24:29Episode 10
AE04 - Wild Dives of Southern Africa
Episode 10
Experience South Africa’s most spectacular dive sites, and climb through the ancient Cango Caves. A riding adventure on the mountain ponies of Lesotho finishes the episode.
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25:36Episode 11
AE03 - Malawi the Lake of Stars
Episode 11
We visit Lake Malawi, the world’s first freshwater national park. In Botswana, elephants congregate at Mashatu, the land of the giants. And we plunge into the Red Sea to examine a World War II relics.
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25:42Episode 12
AE13 - Kruger National Park
Episode 12
We look at Kruger National Park 100 years young and consider history and adventure underwater on the wreck of the Thistlegorme. Then we take time out to enjoy the mountain splendour in the Drakensberg at Royal Natal.
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25:01Episode 13
AE01 - Namibia and the URI 4x4 Desert Run
Episode 13
After dune riding in the Namib desert, we get back to the bush at Zulu Nyala lodge. Coral atolls form an enchanting island paradise in the Maldives, and we learn to track animals and drive Land Rovers at Sabi Sabi private game reserve.