Africa (2013)

S1E1 Kalahari

The episode begins in the southwestern region of Africa, showcasing the stunning wildlife and landscapes of the Kalahari and Namib deserts. Starlight cameras unveil never-before-seen nighttime behaviors of black rhinos as they gather at a waterhole, while super slow-motion footage captures an intense showdown between two male giraffes. Viewers also witness Namibia's enigmatic fairy circles, observe how a fork-tailed drongo cleverly mimics calls to pilfer food from a meerkat group, and discover how ostriches assist their chicks in locating water. Additionally, red-billed queleas demonstrate their nest defense against hungry armoured bush crickets. For the first time, cameras explore the world's largest underground lake in Dragon's Breath Cave, documenting the critically endangered golden cave catfish. Eye to Eye provides a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the rhino and giraffe sequences.