Aerial Africa

2018

5.0

5 reviews

TV-G

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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Wild South Coast

4/8/18

The southern edge of Africa is a microcosm of natural and human history. It’s where wilderness, ancient relics, and modern industry collide, transforming the coast into something new every single day. It’s also a hot spot for thrill-seekers in search of the world's longest surf ride and highest bungee jump. From the scenic N2 highway to the mysterious spiral shapes of the Karoo to the raging waters full of sharks and sunken ships, this is a soaring look at Africa’s Wild South Coast.

2 Spirit of Ubuntu

4/8/18

Journey over the lands of South Africa where early ancestors left their footprints on the earth and where modern technology transforms the way we live. From mountains forged by violent geological upheaval billions of years ago to mines full of riches, and from landscapes formed by Shaka Zulu to the Ubuntu philosophy personified by Nelson Mandela, experience the beauty and spirit of this remarkable nation.

3 Botswana

4/15/15

Take flight across Botswana’s sprawling Kalahari Desert, through its life-giving Okavango Delta, and deep into its dynamic history. Botswana’s landscape is home to giant wildlife reserves, four-billion-year-old rock formations, salt flats the size of Portugal, and a rich vein of gemstones. During the journey, Botswana’s history of ancient civilizations, missionary icons, notorious slave traders, and enormous wealth are brought to life.

4 Western Cape

4/22/18

At the southern tip of Africa, where two oceans violently collide, the spectacular flat-topped Table Mountain stands guard over a richly diverse metropolis of cultures and people. Welcome to the Western Cape, a region transformed by diamonds and wine, film and tourism, and a message of peace and freedom from a one-time banished exile. Take flight and discover the breathtaking wonder of this remarkable province from above.

5 Namibia

4/29/18

Soar over Namibia’s enormous seas of sand, wide-open countryside, and unexplained geological phenomena on a spectacular aerial tour over the southwest corner of Africa. Our flight whisks you over an ancient world, from the oldest desert on Earth to the emerald green waters of the Kunene River. On the journey, we delve into the country’s history of brutal colonial conflicts and its rich culture, reborn from the shadows of its past.

6 Zambia

5/6/18

Journey into the heartland of Southern Africa as we fly the skies of the richly diverse country of Zambia. Explore mountain springs that swell into raging rivers, sacred places where tribes rekindle their cultural history, and one of Africa’s most pristine wildlife sanctuaries. We also delve into the nation’s complex past, marked by slave trade, British colonialism, and its transformation in 1964 to a proudly independent African nation.

About this show

A flight over Southern Africa is unlike anything else on Earth, offering breathtaking sights of ancient canyons, modern skyscrapers, and colliding oceans. This aerial adventure whisks you over some of the continent’s most magnificent natural and manmade wonders, across tawny savannas teeming with wildlife, and into its deep history and earliest civilizations. From the Western Cape to the Wild South Coast, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, enjoy a first-class tour of this wild and wonderful world.

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5.0

5 reviews

Ricai

November 5, 2019

Breathtaking!

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