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The Best Episodes of Africa's Wild Horizons

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Africa's spectacular biodiversity extends across a vast, numerous network of ecosystems. Explore the continent's incredible landscape and the unique wildlife that call its many different environments home.

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    Africa's Wild Horizons Season 1 Episode 1 - The Waterberg Mountains of Life
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    #1 - The Waterberg Mountains of Life

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    Take a trip through the spectacularly diverse terrain of the Waterberg - a South African land so old it was formed before terrestrial life itself. Today, its sprawling grasslands are home to some of the most eclectic wildlife on Earth, all sustained by the region's abundant water supply.

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  2. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 1 Episode 2 - Vredefort Dome: Crater of Life
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    #2 - Vredefort Dome: Crater of Life

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    Two billion years ago, a giant meteorite crashed into southern Africa's interior plateau, forming a six-mile-deep crater. Today, the site of this cataclysmic event is the Vredefort Dome -- a dazzling and rich ecosystem of unique plant and animal life.

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  3. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 1 Episode 3 - Africa's Great Oasis: The Okavango Delta
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    #3 - Africa's Great Oasis: The Okavango Delta

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    Deep within the arid expanse of the Kalahari Desert lies a true anomaly of nature: a land shaped by the unstoppable flow of inland floods to create one of the greatest wildlife havens in Africa. Experience the life-giving might of the Okavango Delta, in all its lush beauty.

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  4. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 1 Episode 4 - Wild Swaziland
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    #4 - Wild Swaziland

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    Journey deep into the heart of Swaziland; a wild kingdom of riverine forests and endless savanna. From dominant elephant herds to tiny dung beetles, a number of diverse keystone species are shaping a vibrant ecosystem.

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  5. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 1 Episode 5 - The Kalahari
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    #5 - The Kalahari

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    While the immense ecosystem of the Kalahari is characterized by its harsh conditions, it also offers a wealth of resources to the native wildlife. From the burrows of nocturnal bat-eared foxes to the massive colonies of harvester ants, the region provides habitats for a vast array of life.

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  6. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 1 Episode 6 - Ngorongoro Crater: Cursed Haven
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    #6 - Ngorongoro Crater: Cursed Haven

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    Formed from the remains of a 2.5 million-year-old imploded volcano, the Ngorongoro crater is a study in contradictions: On one hand, it's a self-sustained and plentiful land that provides for the many animals that call it home. Conversely, its isolation threatens the existence of many of its key species. What does the future hold for this unique habitat?

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  7. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 2 Episode 1 - Ghosts of Cederberg
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    #7 - Ghosts of Cederberg

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    The towering peaks of South Africa's Cederberg Mountains were forged through the ages by water, wind and fire. Now, they are home to incredible diversity.

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  8. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 2 Episode 2 - Namib: Land of Extremes
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    #8 - Namib: Land of Extremes

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    From icy oceans to baking sand, there is no middle ground in the Namib Desert. Only the toughest creatures survive in these extraordinary surroundings.

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  9. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 2 Episode 3 - The Last Desert Giants
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    #9 - The Last Desert Giants

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    Despite the gruelling conditions of the Namib, a select few large mammals have managed to adapt and survive. But just how do they do it?

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  10. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 2 Episode 4 - Crowded Islands
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    #10 - Crowded Islands

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    Personal space is at a premium on the rocky islands off South Africa's coast. As thousands of animals congregate to breed, competition becomes fierce.

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  11. Africa's Wild Horizons Season 2 Episode 5 - Return to the Wild
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    #11 - Return to the Wild

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    One of the most exciting conservation success stories in Africa, the Eastern Cape is concentrating heavily on ecotourism. What does the future hold now?

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Waterberg Mountains of Life" is the best rated episode of "Africa's Wild Horizons". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/12/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vredefort Dome: Crater of Life".