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Zambezi

Episode 11 of 13

Documentary following life along Africa's wildest river, from the wet season when the riverbanks burst to the dry season when animals fight over the few precious pools of water.

Africa's wildest river is home to the most spectacular wildlife. Hippos fight for territory while herds of elephant, water buffalo and zebra depend on it for life. In the wet season the rains burst the riverbanks and everyone, including people, must move whilst fish swim through the villages. In the dry season the creatures fight over the few pools of water while predators prowl. At its heart it plunges over Victoria Falls and into wild ravines before draining into the Indian Ocean, where storm clouds cycle the water back into the heart of Africa.

59 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorMichael Schlamberger
DirectorRita Schlamberger
ProducerMichael Schlamberger
ProducerRita Schlamberger
Series ProducerSteve Greenwood
Executive ProducerChris Cole

Broadcasts

  • Thu 22 Mar 201220:00
  • Fri 23 Mar 201200:30
  • Sat 7 Apr 201201:30
  • New Year's Day 201406:50
  • Thu 15 Dec 201615:30
  • Thu 6 Sep 201816:15

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