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Season 1 – Expedition Africa

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From Mark Burnett Productions comes this eight-part series that chronicles the historical adventure of four elite explorers deep in the wilds of Tanzania. Using only a compass and basic maps, navigator Pasquale Scaturro, wildlife expert Mireya Mayor, survivalist Benedict Allen and journalist Kevin Sites trace the steps taken by journalist Henry Morton Stanley, who in 1871 went to Africa to investigate the whereabouts of Dr. David Livingstone, a famous explorer who disappeared several years earlier while on an expedition to locate the source of the Nile River. Embarking on a 30-day, nearly 1,000-mile journey, the four explorers face dangers including severe dehydration, deadly diseases and wild animals.
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Expedition Africa — Season 1

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Pasquale Scaturro

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Mireya Mayor

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Benedict Allen

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Kevin Sites

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Mark Burnett

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Maria Baltazzi

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 31, 2009 Lost in Africa The team members struggle during the first leg of their journey, logging only 10 miles due to organizational problems and personality conflicts; as they learn more about Stanley's expedition, the explorers realize how hard the trek will be. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 7, 2009 First Victim The team members reconsider how much gear they are carrying when faced with a difficult mountain crossing; an explorer collapses; the team reaches the oldest forest in Africa, resupplies at a village and joins in a local celebration. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 14, 2009 Hunters Become the Hunted Water becomes a critical issue for the explorers as they cross the baking hot and dry Mkata Plain; illnesses seem to be afflicting everyone; two members of the team appear to be headed for a showdown. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 21, 2009 African Monsoon Terrible weather turns the expedition into a struggle for survival; the explorers realize they only have 30 days to complete their journey because of the rainy season; conflicts within the group continue. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 28, 2009 Danger in the Desert The explorers arrive at the Bahi Swamp, which is actually a harsh desert landscape, and hire donkeys for the next stage of the trek; the expedition faces water problems and having to climb a massive incline. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 5, 2009 Malaria Claims an Explorer Benedict and Pasquale reach an uneasy truce; one of the team comes down with malaria; the team must build fires to ward off hippos. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 12, 2009 Heart of Darkness The expedition starts its trek to the Malagarasi; the team sets up camp near water infested with crocodiles; a night of chatting leads the explorers to open up about their pasts. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 12, 2009 The Final Chapter The team waits out heavy rains; the team canoes down the Malagarasi toward Lake Tanganyika; Kevin and Benedict fall behind because of boat troubles; the explorers make their final push toward Ujiji. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Mark Burnett, Maria Baltazzi, David McKillop, Charles Nordlander
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality, Adventure, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 31, 2009