Journeys In Africa

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Journeys in Africa is a thirteen part series hosted by Bill Ball featuring Africa's wildlife and culture.[1] A travelogue that explores the African continent, including big cities and small villages. The first season premiered September 5, 2013 and the second season premiered January 7, 2015.[2]

Episodes[edit]

Season 1
Name Episode Date Description
Serengeti: The Great Migration S1 E1 September 5, 2013 Africa's Serengeti region is visited in the first episode of the travel series.
Zanzibar: The Original Spice Island S1 E2 September 12, 2013 A tour of Zanzibar, which is located off the coast of Tanzania.
Safari 101 S1 E3 September 19, 2013 How to prepare for a safari.
Ngorongoro: Battle for the Crater S1 E4 September 26, 2013 Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is visited.
Nairobi: The Enchanted City S1 E5 October 3, 2013 Nairobi, Kenya, is visited. Also: the truth behind the "Out of Africa" story; endangered giraffes.
Tarangire: Land of the Elephant S1 E6 October 10, 2013 A visit to Tarangire National Park in Tanzania spotlights the wildlife that roams the preserve, including elephants, buffalo and lions.
Kilwa: The Swahili King of the Indian Ocean S1 E7 October 17, 2013 The ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, a Swahili trading city, are toured. Also: big-game fishing in the Indian Ocean.
The Man-eaters of Tsavo S1 E8 October 24, 2013 The mane-less lions of Kenya's Tsavo region are observed.
Mombasa: The Center of It All S1 E9 October 31, 2013 The Portuguese and Arab roles in the slave trade are explored during a visit to the East Coast of Africa. Also: a snorkelling expedition.
Arusha-Manyara Hidden Wonders of the North S1 E10 November 7, 2013 The Great Rift Valley in Africa is visited. The tour stops at two national parks. One is a rain forest that's home to colorful birds and monkeys; the other features a large lake centered on a vast plain.
Dar es Salaam-Tanga: Countdown to History S1 E11 November 14, 2013 A tour of Tanzania includes Der es Salaam, its largest city, and the Tanga region. Included: Germany's influence on Tanzania; the story of Livingston's final trip across Africa.
Saadani: Where the Land Meets the Sea S1 E12 November 21, 2013 Saadani National Park in Tanzania, which borders the ocean, is visited.
Mikumi: The Gateway to the Southern Circuit S1 E13 November 28, 2013 Season 1 concludes at Mikumi National Park in Tanzania. Included: the salt works at the edge of the park.[3]
Season 2
Name Episode Date Description
Masai Mara: Where Lion Is King S2 E1 January 7, 2015 Part 1 of 2. The Season 2 premiere features a wildebeest migration in Kenya's Masai Mara wildlife reserve.
Masai Mara: Land of the Leopard S2 E2 January 14, 2015 Conclusion. In Kenya's Masai Mara wildlife reserve, host Bill Ball goes in search of leopards. Along the way, he spots a newborn gazelle trying to walk for the first time.
Cape Town: Africa's Malibu S2 E3 January 21, 2015 Cape Town, South Africa, is toured. Included: the city's architecture; nearby vineyards; Africa's only penguin species; and the fabled Cape of Good Hope.
Amboseli: Land of Extremes S2 E4 January 28, 2015 Amboseli National Park in Kenya is toured. Included: elephants; African buffalo; hippos; and birds. Host Bill Ball also visits with the local Maasai to see how they are adjusting to encroaching civilization.
Nakuru: Wonderland of Africa S2 E5 February 4, 2015 Parks in western Kenya are toured.
Victoria Falls: The Land That Thunders S2 E6 February 11, 2015 A visit to Victoria Falls, which straddle Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The North Cape: The Great Bloom S2 E7 February 18, 2015 The annual flower bloom in South Africa's Northern Cape province is spotlighted. Also: the wildlife that lives in the arid land.
Durban: Land of Gandhi S2 E8 February 25, 2015 The diverse South African city of Durban, which is where Gandhi began his political activism, is toured.
Hluhluwe: Rhino Central S2 E9 March 4, 2015 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, a nature reserve in South Africa, is visited. Included: its role in saving the endangered rhino.
Johannesburg: City of Many Faces S2 E10 March 11, 2015 A tour of Johannesburg includes Soweto, the colonial Union Building and a nearby safari park.
Kruger: Hunt for the Cheetah S2 E11 March 18, 2015 The cheetah is spotlighted during a visit to Kruger National Park in South Africa.
St. Lucia: Zulu Wilderness S2 E12 March 25, 2015 St. Lucia, a UNESCO World Heritage wetland site located in South Africa's Zululand region, is toured.
Kilimanjaro: Roof of Africa S2 E13 April 1, 2015 The Season 2 finale features an attempt to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.[4]


References[edit]

  1. ^ "Create TV". Create TV. American Public Television. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  2. ^ "TV Guide". TV Guide. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  3. ^ "TV Guide Episodes". TV Guide. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  4. ^ "TV Guide Episodes". TV Guide. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 November 2015.