About this season
Pouring out of Lake Victoria, the Nile bursts into life, growing vast with sandy banks and mighty rapids. Under the scorching sun, elephant herds leave the savannah to drink and bathe in the river. This three-part series explores all the different faces of the world’s most ultimate river.
Episodes (3)
1. Episode 1: Paradise Found
Aired 9 September 2014 • 44 min
The Nile is an exceptional river with many sources. Follow the melting snow of the Rwenzori Mountains and the rains in Rwanda and Burundi as they give birth to the world's longest river.
2. Episode 2: Heart Of Darkness
Aired 14 September 2014 • 44 min
After plunging over a massive rock, the Nile progresses peacefully through Murchison Falls National Park, where hippos bathe.
3. Episode 3: River Of Kings
Aired 23 September 2014 • 44 min
During the rainy season, the Blue Nile tributary is more powerful than the main river. Follow it from the Ethiopian highlands to the delta.