National Geographic: Africa

Episode 1: Savanna Homecoming

Witness the splendor of East Africa's golden plains in this story of two women and their journeys between bustling cities and rural landscapes. Through these personal tales, set against a backdrop of age-old animal migrations, you'll experience urban and traditional life in the magnificent land known as the cradle of humankind.

Episode 2: Desert Odyssey

Examine the harsh beauty of the Sahara desert through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy as he embarks on his first camel caravan. Following time-honored Tuareg tradition, the boy and the men of his village make a 1,500 - mile, six-month trek that provides an opportunity for commerce and serves as a voyage of discovery.

Episode 3: Voices Of The Forest

The dense, mysterious rain forest of Central Africa's Congo River Basin is home to the Baka people and a complex variety of plants and animals. But the logging of its old-growth timber by outside interests could endanger the rain forest itself, threaten Baka villages, and have an adverse impact on a local business.

Episode 4: Mountains Of Faith

Discover Ethiopia's rugged beauty and ancient traditions in a tale tracing the lives of two ambitious young men on the brink of manhood. Follow a precocious entrepreneur on his annual pilgrimage from the cosmopolitan capital to a time-honored celebration in his family's rural village. Then join another young man as he embarks on a spiritual journey deep in the Horn of Africa.

Episode 5: Love In The Sahel

Near the edge of the desolate and wind-swept Sahara, two young men participate in age-old rituals guided by nature's complex rhythms. But despite their different backgrounds, both youths have the same goal: to make successful passage into manhood and become full-fledged members of their respective communities.

Episode 6: Restless Waters

In the midst of Africa's fertile heartlands, on Lake Victoria, the continent's largest lake... a man is about to risk his family's savings for a chance at a better future. Meanwhile, 500 miles away, in the Kilombero Valley, another family's fortune is at the mercy of the elements.

Episode 7: Leopards Of Zanzibar

On the sunny island of Zanzibar, off Africa's eastern coast, an amateur soccer team has qualified to compete in a championship match on the mainland. But in a place still tied to the past, these men, who make their living from the sea, discover that keeping pace with modern changes can help them reach their goal.

Episode 8: Southern Treasures

Since apartheid's dramatic downfall in 1994, South Africans from all walks of life have embarked on a remarkable journey in search of a new future. Witness their efforts and challenges through the eyes of a young women seeking new careers, miners struggling in a changing industry, and indigenous peoples reclaiming a storied past.

Episode 9: The Making Of Africa

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the adventurous three-year effort behind the making of the epic series "Africa."