Watch Expedition Africa

2009
1 Season
6.5 (101)

Expedition Africa is a thrilling adventure show that transports viewers back in time to explore the uncharted African continent. The show follows four explorers as they retrace the steps of legendary 19th-century journalist Henry Morton Stanley, who was famously charged with finding Dr. David Livingstone in the heart of Africa in 1871.

The show's cast is comprised of four adventurers with very different backgrounds and skill sets. The first is Allen Ludden, a seasoned outdoorsman and survival expert with decades of experience. The second is Kevin Sites, an award-winning journalist and war correspondent who is known for his fearlessness in the face of danger. The third is Pasquale Scaturro, a renowned adventurer and documentary filmmaker with extensive experience exploring the world's most remote and dangerous places. The fourth member of the team is Benedict Allen, a seasoned explorer and survival expert who has been exploring the world's most remote places for over three decades.

Together, these four adventurers set out to explore the African continent in search of the secrets hidden within its vast and untamed wilderness. Their journey takes them through some of the continent's most beautiful and treacherous terrain, from the deserts of Sudan to the dense jungles of the Congo.

Throughout the course of the show, the explorers encounter a host of obstacles and challenges, from treacherous rapids and dangerous wildlife to grueling hikes through unforgiving terrain. Along the way, they rely on their wit, their courage, and their survival skills to overcome these obstacles and push deeper into the heart of Africa.

As they journey deeper into the continent, the explorers uncover some of the most breathtaking natural wonders on earth, from towering waterfalls and rugged mountain ranges to lush forests and pristine rivers. They also encounter some of Africa's most fascinating cultures and peoples, learning about the ancient traditions and customs that have shaped this majestic continent for thousands of years.

The show is filled with suspense, drama, and breathtaking scenery, as the explorers push themselves to their limits and explore some of the most remote and uncharted territories in the world. Throughout their journey, they must rely on their instincts, their experience, and their courage to survive in a land that is as beautiful as it is dangerous.

Overall, Expedition Africa is an immersive and thrilling adventure show that takes viewers on an unforgettable journey through one of the most captivating places on the planet. With its stunning landscapes, fascinating cultures, and intrepid explorers, this show is sure to captivate and inspire anyone who loves adventure and the great outdoors.

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Seasons

7. Heart of Darkness

July 12, 2009

Spirits are on the upswing as the expedition starts its trek to the Malagarasi. With the finish line is finally in sight, the three experienced explorers use their common love of exploration to help them put aside their differences and enjoy the remainder of the expedition while Kevin has his sights set on the finish line. The group reaches an abandoned village where they reluctantly set up camp near croc-infested waters (they would learn that the village was abandoned because crocs attacked the children). Pasquale and Benedict find themselves getting along, while Kevin grows frustrated. The next day, Pasquale wants to get moving early because thunderstorms and danger loom on the horizon. They make their way to their next campsite, where a night of chatting leads the explorers to open up about their pasts and gives them a better perspective on their fellow expedition mates. The next day, they will begin the final trek toward Ujiji. They must say goodbye to the porters who have helped them come this far. But now, traveling alone, the rains come...

6. Malaria Claims an Explorer

July 5, 2009

enedict and Pasquale reach an uneasy truce as the explorers trek to Tabora, site of the Livingstone house. There, one of the team comes down with malaria – ironically, the same place where Stanley contracted it. This puts the future of the expedition entirely in question. In the end, they decide to continue, and the Expedition heads off toward an uncertain future, knowing any relapse could lead to their failure. Time is critical if they want to make Ujiji in 30 days. With one of the team ill and needing care, the balance of power changes, and the group is exhausted. They make camp, but must build fires to ward off the danger from hippos. After a decision to rest for a day, confrontations ensue. Two of the team get into a huge fight, putting team unity – and hope for a successful expedition – into shambles.

5. Danger in the Desert

June 28, 2009

In this episode, the explorers arrive at the Bahi Swamp, which despite its name is a harsh desert landscape. The explorers arrange for donkeys to help carry supplies for the next stage of the trip, and plan to beat the heat by setting out early. Tempers begin to fray when things don’t work out as planned, and things only get worse when the group sees what’s ahead of them: a massive stretch of desert with no shade or protection from the sun. Will divisions jeopardize their survival?

4. African Monsoon

June 21, 2009

Terrible weather conditions turn the expedition into a struggle for survival. As the explorers begin the day’s hike, they realize the rainy season is closing in on them more quickly than they thought. Their progress is hampered by heavy downpours, and the group begins to fear hypothermia as they are forced to slog through mud and rain. When serious illness hits one member of the expedition, the explorers begin to wonder if they will ever get out of Sagara

3. Hunters Become The Hunted

June 14, 2009

In part 3, the need for fresh water has hit the critical point as they cross the Mkata Plain. Meanwhile, the explorers encounter a variety of wildlife; become fearful of lions as they pass through 10-foot high grass. Also, one of the explorers becomes injured, and two others are nearing a confrontation mode.

2. First Victim

June 7, 2009

To make a journey over the Uluguru Mountains will test your patients, endurance and fears, which is why the rest of the team is frustrated that Pasquale, who's in the lead, is refusing to go slowly. one porter succumbs to the heat and exhaustion; and Kevin fears walking off the side of a sheer cliff.