Journeys in Africa

Africa's Serengeti region is visited in the first episode of the travel series.

A tour of Zanzibar, which is located off the coast of Tanzania.

How to prepare for a safari.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is visited

Nairobi, Kenya, is visited. Also: the truth behind the "Out of Africa" story; endangered giraffes.

The ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, a Swahili trading city, are toured. Also: big-game fishing in the Indian Ocean.

A visit to Tarangire National Park in Tanzania spotlights the wildlife that roams the preserve, including elephants, buffalo and lions

The mane-less lions of Kenya's Tsavo region are observed.

The Portuguese and Arab roles in the slave trade are explored during a visit to the East Coast of Africa. Also: a snorkeling expedition

The Great Rift Valley in Africa is visited. The tour stops at two national parks. One is a rain forest that's home to colorful birds and monkeys; the other features a large lake centered on a vast plain

A tour of Tanzania includes Der es Salaam, its largest city, and the Tanga region. Included: Germany's influence on Tanzania; the story of Livingston's final trip across Africa

Saadani National Park in Tanzania, which borders the ocean, is visited

Season 1 concludes at Mikumi National Park in Tanzania. Included: the salt works at the edge of the park.