Chobe is Botswana's first national park, as well as the name of the mighty river that runs through it. Explore how its iconic species, like elephants, baboons, and lions, pass on their secrets of survival to the youngest members of their families.

In the heart of Zululand, South Africa, lies the oldest game reserve on the African continent – Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Here, Southern white rhinos have found protection from people in times of turmoil. Hunted almost to extinction at the end of the 19th century, the park’s establishment gave rhinos a lifeline – breeding them back from extinction.

Along the Zambezi River, elephants risk crocodile-infested waters to reach the tasty plant life on offer. In the nearby grasslands, a ravenous lioness is on the prowl, while a grazing herd of impalas cast a wary eye. Experience the struggle for survival in a corner of Africa ravaged by the dry season.

Nicknamed "Cape of Storms," Table Mountain National Park teems with life despite its unforgiving weather conditions. Dive into the contrasts of this harsh world and learn about the life it harbors, including the fynbos--plant life that demands brush fire in order to spread its seeds and rejuvenate.

The riverbeds that carve their way through the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park offer a tantalizing promise of life, as well as a fierce test of survival. Explore the hidden lifelines that create a fragile link for the creatures that inhabit this unwelcoming wilderness.

The vast plains of Addo Elephant National Park stretch more than 600 square miles into South Africa's interior. Embark on a thrilling journey through this unique wilderness sanctuary and meet its most endangered resident: the African elephant.