Africa from Above
2022 · Documentary
A fresh perspective of the continent, taking viewers on a spectacular aerial adventure over natural wonders and diverse habitats, from vibrant cities to deep in the African bush.
Episodes
1. South Africa52m · From dramatic coasts that teem with wildlife to bustling, vibrant cities, this epic adventure explores the people, places and wildlife of this fascinating country.
2. Kenya52m · Beginning high above the Kenyan Highlands, head across the country's vast savannahs, finally arriving at the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
3. Ghana52m · Follow the Volta River from the Sahel savannahs of the North, through fertile cocoa-laden hills at the heart of the nation, and across the biggest man-made lake in Africa.
4. Ethiopia52m · Head to the most populous landlocked country on Earth to view Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake, and the 'Great Green Wall', to see communities fighting desertification.
5. Uganda52m · Discover the rich biodiversity of the 'Pearl of Africa', where spectacular landscapes include the glacier-tipped Rwenzori mountains, ancient rainforests and crater lakes.
6. Morocco52m · Morocco is the gateway to Africa, and this epic adventure explores the Mediterranean coastline, the mighty Atlas mountains and the seemingly endless Sahara.
7. Zambia52m · Fly above the far-western reaches of the Zambezi, experience the largest mammal migration on earth, and explore Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall on the planet.
8. Mozambique52m · Explore palm-fringed sands, parks and seafaring traditions, and discover the melting pot of African, Arabic and Portuguese traditions in one of Africa's most enigmatic countries.
9. Cameroon52m · Fly over the spectacular landscapes of this sovereign nation renowned for its diversity, from the breathtaking coastal regions on the Atlantic to the shores of Lake Ossa.
10. Botswana52m · Explore the landscapes of Botswana, from the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi, over the maze of marshlands and floodplains of the Okavango Delta, to the Kalahari desert.More Like This
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