About this season
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.
Episodes (5)
1. Ghosts of Cederberg
Aired 2 January 2017
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.
2. Namib: Land of Extremes
Aired 14 January 2017
From icy oceans to baking sand, there is no middle ground in the Namib Desert. Only the toughest creatures survive in these extraordinary surroundings.
3. The Last Desert Giants
Aired 28 January 2017
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?
4. Crowded Islands
Aired 4 February 2017
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.
5. Return to the Wild
Aired 11 February 2017
One of the most exciting conservation success stories in Africa, the Eastern Cape is concentrating heavily on ecotourism. What does the future hold now?