Mountains
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2001
A journey across the vast mountains of Africa, from the continent's oldest peaks to its newer, fiery ranges. These extreme habitats test survival to the limits
Season 1
Savannah
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2001
This episode explores Africa's newest habitat. The African savannahs support huge numbers of grazers and predators.
Deserts
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2001
A look at how desert animals and plants have evolved in order to survive meagre rainfall, intense solar radiation, and a lack of food and shelter.
Coasts
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2001
Using satellite imagery and underwater photography this episode reveals shores so varied in nature that it seems incredible they all exist within a single continent.
Jungle
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2001
Within the heart of Africa lies a giant green belt of tropical rainforests, home to the continent's most vibrant expressions of life, including some remarkable plants.
Lakes and Rivers
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2001
The rivers and lakes of Africa are it's life blood, bringing water to this most parched of all continents. And wherever there is water, there is life.