Africa from Above - Series 1

From dramatic coasts that teem with wildlife to bustling, vibrant cities, this epic adventure explores the people, places and wildlife of this fascinating country.

Beginning high above the Kenyan Highlands, head across the country's vast savannahs, finally arriving at the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Follow the Volta River from the Sahel savannahs of the North, through fertile cocoa-laden hills at the heart of the nation, and across the biggest man-made lake in Africa.

Head to the most populous landlocked country on Earth to view Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake, and the 'Great Green Wall', to see communities fighting desertification.

Discover the rich biodiversity of the 'Pearl of Africa', where spectacular landscapes include the glacier-tipped Rwenzori mountains, ancient rainforests and crater lakes.

Morocco is the gateway to Africa, and this epic adventure explores the Mediterranean coastline, the mighty Atlas mountains and the seemingly endless Sahara.

Fly above the far-western reaches of the Zambezi, experience the largest mammal migration on earth, and explore Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall on the planet.

Explore palm-fringed sands, parks and seafaring traditions, and discover the melting pot of African, Arabic and Portuguese traditions in one of Africa's most enigmatic countries.

Fly over the spectacular landscapes of this sovereign nation renowned for its diversity, from the breathtaking coastal regions on the Atlantic to the shores of Lake Ossa.

Explore the landscapes of Botswana, from the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi, over the maze of marshlands and floodplains of the Okavango Delta, to the Kalahari desert.