Africa's Wild Horizons

Africa's spectacular biodiversity extends across a vast, numerous network of ecosystems. Explore the continent's incredible landscape and the unique wildlife that call its many different environments home.

Genre: Documentary, Action & Adventure,

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Country: United States of America,

Type: tv

Season: 2

Episode: N/A

Duration: N/A minutes

Release: 2016-03-12

Rating: 7

Season 1 - Africa's Wild Horizons
2016-03-12
Take a trip through the spectacularly diverse terrain of the Waterberg - a South African land so old it was formed before terrestrial life itself. Today, its sprawling grasslands are home to some of the most eclectic wildlife on Earth, all sustained by the region's abundant water supply.
2016-03-19
Two billion years ago, a giant meteorite crashed into southern Africa's interior plateau, forming a six-mile-deep crater. Today, the site of this cataclysmic event is the Vredefort Dome -- a dazzling and rich ecosystem of unique plant and animal life.
2016-03-26
Deep within the arid expanse of the Kalahari Desert lies a true anomaly of nature: a land shaped by the unstoppable flow of inland floods to create one of the greatest wildlife havens in Africa. Experience the life-giving might of the Okavango Delta, in all its lush beauty.
2016-04-02
Journey deep into the heart of Swaziland; a wild kingdom of riverine forests and endless savanna. From dominant elephant herds to tiny dung beetles, a number of diverse keystone species are shaping a vibrant ecosystem.
2016-04-09
While the immense ecosystem of the Kalahari is characterized by its harsh conditions, it also offers a wealth of resources to the native wildlife. From the burrows of nocturnal bat-eared foxes to the massive colonies of harvester ants, the region provides habitats for a vast array of life.
2016-04-16
Formed from the remains of a 2.5 million-year-old imploded volcano, the Ngorongoro crater is a study in contradictions: On one hand, it's a self-sustained and plentiful land that provides for the many animals that call it home. Conversely, its isolation threatens the existence of many of its key species. What does the future hold for this unique habitat?

Season 2 - Africa's Wild Horizons
2017-01-02
The towering peaks of South Africa's Cederberg Mountains were forged through the ages by water, wind and fire. Now, they are home to incredible diversity.
2017-01-14
From icy oceans to baking sand, there is no middle ground in the Namib Desert. Only the toughest creatures survive in these extraordinary surroundings.
2017-01-28
Despite the gruelling conditions of the Namib, a select few large mammals have managed to adapt and survive. But just how do they do it?
2017-02-04
Personal space is at a premium on the rocky islands off South Africa's coast. As thousands of animals congregate to breed, competition becomes fierce.
2017-02-11
One of the most exciting conservation success stories in Africa, the Eastern Cape is concentrating heavily on ecotourism. What does the future hold now?