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  • Smithsonian Channel

Africa's Wild Horizons

  • 2016 – 2017
  • Ended
  • Documentary · Action & Adventure
  • 2 seasons
  • 7.0/10

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.

Latest: Season 2 · 2017

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  1. E1. Ghosts of Cederberg

    Jan 2, 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. E2. Namib: Land of Extremes

    Jan 14, 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. E3. The Last Desert Giants

    Jan 28, 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. E4. Crowded Islands

    Feb 4, 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. E5. Return to the Wild

    Feb 11, 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?