Great Parks of Africa episode 9 : The Orange River travels almost two-thirds the length of South Africa to reach its most scenic checkpoint: The mighty Augrabies Falls. Widely regarded as one of the six great waterfalls on Earth, it is also an interminable source of hydration and food for the wildlife that live near its waters. Scattered …
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Great Parks of Africa episode 8: Sandwiched between the Limpopo and Luvuvhu rivers in South Africa lies Krugers Pafuri, a multi-habitat area with astonishingly biodiverse animal and plant life–including the famous fever tree, rumored to cause illness to anyone who lives near it. Dive into this secret corner of Kruger National Park. Scattered throughout the wild lands of …
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Great Parks of Africa episode 7: Garden Route National Park is a patchwork of protected areas that safeguard a range of land and marine habitats in southern Africa. Take a tour of this conservationist paradise offering hope for creatures as varied as the humpback whale, the blue duiker antelope, and the Knysna seahorse–the only endangered seahorse in the world. …
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Great Parks of Africa episode 6: Chobe is Botswana’s first national park, as well as the name of the mighty river that runs through it. Explore how its iconic species, like elephants, baboons, and lions, pass on their secrets of survival to the youngest members of their families. Scattered throughout the wild lands of Africa are a number …
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Great Parks of Africa episode 5: The riverbeds that carve their way through the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park offer a tantalizing promise of life, as well as a fierce test of survival. Explore the hidden lifelines that create a fragile link for the creatures that inhabit this unwelcoming wilderness. Scattered throughout the wild lands of Africa are a number …
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Great Parks of Africa episode 4: from mountain zebras to shy and secretive caracals, Karoo National Park showcases a diversity of creatures who have adapted to demanding environmental conditions. Scale the varying altitudes of this nature reserve’s vast landscape. Scattered throughout the wild lands of Africa are a number of protected havens that shelter some of the continent’s …
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Great Parks of Africa episode 3: The name iSimangaliso means “Miracle” in Zulu–and the sheer number of species sustained by this diverse haven live up to this name. Explore this rare sanctuary, home to some of the world’s most striking and iconic creatures, including the black rhino and the giant leatherback turtle. Scattered throughout the wild lands of …
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Great Parks of Africa episode 2 : nicknamed “Cape of Storms,” Table Mountain National Park teems with life despite its unforgiving weather conditions. Dive into the contrasts of this harsh world and learn about the life it harbors, including the fynbos–plant life that demands brush fire in order to spread its seeds and rejuvenate. Scattered throughout the wild …
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Great Parks of Africa episode 1: The vast plains of Addo Elephant National Park stretch more than 600 square miles into South Africa’s interior. Embark on a thrilling journey through this unique wilderness sanctuary and meet its most endangered resident: the African elephant. Scattered throughout the wild lands of Africa are a number of protected havens that shelter …
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